The enchanting tale of “Beauty and the Beast” has created a surprisingly large amount of controversy for a children’s movie. Bill Condon, the director of the re-imagined, live-action version of the story of Belle (Emma Watson) and the Beast (Dan Stevens) has intentionally created the first openly gay character in a Disney film, prompting many…
Movie watchers asked common questions surrounding the release of “Logan,” the final Wolverine movie for Hugh Jackman, who has played the role for 17 years. They asked: why is “Logan” titled “Logan?” Superman movies are not titled “Clark,” and Iron Man movies are not titled “Tony.” What makes “Logan” so different? Set in the X-Men…
After the Boogeyman, John Wick, the man who killed three men in a bar with a pencil, seems to have finally escaped the hitman industry, he must gear up for another comic bloodbath across New York, and this time, Paris too. In the first film, he wasted around 100 goons across New York in a…
February, normally a lull in the film industry, includes many movies aiming to be the first “success” of 2017. “Rings,” the third film based on a book by Japanese author, Kôji Suzuki, titled “Ringu,” does not promise to be that film. Like many horror franchise reboots, it fails to live up to the original film….
Of the many films that premiered in the last few months, only one has the capability to reel in audiences of all ages. Disney has outdone itself with “Moana,” the endearing story of a Polynesian island chief’s daughter who goes on a life-changing quest of self-discovery. The message this movie delivers is more than enough…
Niche acting is a mixed blessing: an actor stuck into a niche role has usually perfected their craft, but is left without much opportunity for change or growth. When an actor breaks out of their niche, that’s a powerful moment, and it’s exactly what happened for Steve Carell in his new film Foxcatcher. Carell is…
Best music videos of 2014 Best albums of 2014 10) Last Week Tonight with John Oliver A fresh take on the classic satirical news genre perfected by Stewart and Colbert. John Oliver is a bit less charismatic but nonetheless interesting, placing more focus on obscure or complex issues, and incorporating more legitimate journalism. …
The top 10 music videos released in 2014 comprised by Kayla Culver and Anna Dovre – in no particular order. Best albums of 2014 Taylor Swift- “Blank Space” Enough of celebrities are keeping it all together. Here’s T-Swift the cultural icon stabbing a cake that bleeds. Did she actually stand on that horse? Critics applaud…
Another year is almost over. The Concordian reviews blog is looking at the Best of 2014. Stay tuned all next week for best movies, music videos, television series, and what we are looking forward to next year. Modern Baseball – You’re Gonna Miss It All The Philadelphia based punk band released their second full-length album…
A confession must needs be made before I begin this review: I am a die-hard space fan. From the age of 8 to 18 I slept on a bed with a Saturn-shaped headboard under a ceiling painted with clouds and glow-in-the-dark stars. Until 6th or 7th grade, my career goal was to become an astronaut….