City of Writers: A Weekly Newsletter
This 2011 adaptation of the classic tale, The Three Musketeers, may not have added any mystique to the Musketeer pantheon but it still proved to be a fun romp nonetheless. Despite not elevating the story, it didn’t take away from the legacy of the original tale either.
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Explore the realities of war with this page about Apocalypse Now. Learn how soldiers are trained and discover the respect we have for those who make tough decisions on the battlefield. Discover the courage and strength of those who go to war and the complex emotions experienced by those making the difficult calls in the heat of the moment.
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Watch Steve Buscemi lead a cast of familiar stars in the indie film, Saint John of Las Vegas. John Alighieri is a former gambler and Las Vegas native who, down on his luck, embarks on a journey to Albuquerque, New Mexico in an effort to start afresh. Follow John as he navigates his way through the twists and turns of life to discover a new beginning.
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Meet Victoria Page, an unknown dancer from an aristocratic family, as she secures a spot in the corps de ballet for Ballet Lermontov and catches the eye of the director, Boris Lermontov. Learn how she manages to make a name for herself in the world of ballet and the struggles she faces along the way in The Red Shoes.
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St Trinian’s is a fun, female-empowering film that flips the script on traditional gender roles. Follow the story of a group of mischievous girls as they take to their source material with enthusiasm and wit. Watch as these empowered young women proudly commit their criminal acts, much to the delight of the movie’s feminist flag-wavers.
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Flower Drum Song is a classic Hollywood musical featuring an all-Asian American cast, exploring the complexities of being an American of Asian descent. Through a captivating story of love, family and identity, the film takes viewers on a journey of self-discovery and understanding.
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Memoirs of a Geisha is an epic novel by Arthur Golden which has since been adapted into a movie. Although the movie does a good job of capturing the spirit of the book, there are many elements which were left out or changed to make it more dramatic. Read the novel to experience the full story of the Memoirs of a Geisha!
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This romantic comedy from a foreign language film deviates from the formula and delivers an unexpected story. Follow the journey of Seducing Mr. Perfect and discover a new take on the classic romantic comedy.
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Experience the heartwarming and heart-wrenching journey of Jamal Malik, a young boy from the slums of India, as he strives to win the top prize in the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Despite the odds against him, he perseveres and discovers the lengths one will go to for love and to rise above what society expects of them.
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The Adjustment Bureau is an edge-of-your-seat thriller that slowly builds tension as the movie progresses. Follow the journey of the characters as they discover hidden truth and push the boundaries between fate and free will. Get ready for an intense journey that will leave you on the edge of your seat and with plenty to ponder.
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Take Me Home Tonight and Adventureland are two classic coming-of-age films that follow the same premise of a 1980s college graduate discovering his place in the world. Both protagonists struggle to find meaningful employment, fall in love with a unique and inspiring “manic pixie dream girl,” and ultimately find themselves in a new and exciting journey. Join us in this joint movie review of Take Me Home Tonight and Adventureland as we explore two fascinating journeys.
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This page is about the movie Watchmen, and why you may need to watch it more than once to understand it. Wired provided a lot of constructive criticism during the movie’s marketing campaign, helping to bridge the gap between the movie and the comics. Read this page to find out why you may need to watch Watchmen multiple times!
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