Owen Johnson Connector Staff The “Hunger Games” movie franchise has been all over the place. Its first film was very good, its second film was great, and its third one was lacking in a lot of areas. Rest assured that while “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” is not as good as the first and…
‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ episode one review
Sarah Noone Connector Contributor “American Horror Story (AHS)” is known for its constantly changing plots and iconic characters, but will the show be able to survive a fifth season without series regular Jessica Lange? With the addition of newcomer Lady Gaga, it may be possible, especially after a disappointing fourth season. Sorry “Freak Show,” but…
Basketball movies: The good, the bad and the horrible
Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures Owen Johnson Connector Contributor For the good, we have the 2005 film “Coach Carter,” starring Samuel L. Jackson in the lead role. “Coach Carter” is about a controversial real life high school basketball coach named Ken Carter who believed that academics, not just basketball, were also important to his player’s success…
‘The Last Witch Hunter’? We can only hope so
Courtesy of Summit Entertainment Joe Antognoni Connector Contributor After taking in “The Last Witch Hunter,” one very important question was left unanswered. Why, Michael Caine? Why? Did this involve blackmail? Please, Caine, let us help you. This was about the only question raised by the film that did not have a disappointingly predictable answer. Vin…
There is nothing too special about ‘Spectre’
Photo Courtesy of Columbia Pictures Owen Johnson Connector Contributor “Spectre” is the twenty-fourth James Bond movie by Eon Productions, the fourth of which to star Daniel Craig as the lead role. As someone who likes but is not a big fan of Craig’s Bond movies, I went into the theater without any expectations other than…
‘Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension’ review
Courtesy of Paramount Films Owen Johnson Connector Contributor When I saw “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension,” I picked what seemed like the most appropriate time to see it: a 10 p.m. showing that would get out close to midnight. What speaks volumes about this movie is that when the movie was over, I was able…
Five movies to get you ready for puck drop
Courtesy Photo Bill Hart Connector Contributor Gary Newman plays struggling player-coach, Reggie Dunlop, in the 1977 cult classic, “Slap Shot.” The film follows the Charlestown Chiefs, a low-level minor league hockey franchise from an imaginary city in the rust belt. When it is announced that the mill that employs 10,000 people in the city is…
Horror flick ‘It Follows’ graces theater screens
Zachary Zuber Connector Contributor If there is one film fans of the horror genre or movies in general should see this year, it is “It Follows,” directed by up-and-comer David Robert Mitchell. A critical darling with a 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film debuted last year at the Cannes Film Festival and was…
