HST’s Best of 2011: Movies
It was a great year for films, here are some highlights from the writers of HST. [Sorry to blow you away with my expressive introduction, it's just my talent shining through] (Note from Zac: My lame self still hasn't called 2011 quits when it comes to movies and will have my big annual write up come Oscar time in February. See →
Reflections with Toy Story 3
In my first post on this site I stated that I there are only 5 movie sequels that I love. Well, I saw Predators the other night…and that didn’t change the count, in fact Predators was bad. But the following night I got the kid some snacks and we saddled up Toy Story 3. I may be the last film →
The Source Code: The Ending and Other Thoughts
I’m not sure who sees hit movies in the theater even later than I do… maybe people with two kids. But, believe it or not, when I talk about the ending of The Source Code, it may give away the ending. Shocking, I know. I didn’t expect to become enthralled by The Source Code. Not after watching that explosion-ridden preview 100 →
True Grit and the Coen Brothers
Just a week after I wrote about probably the Coen brothers film with the most mystery and depth in A Serious Man, I watched the extremely straightforward Coen brothers version of True Grit. Despite their deviation from their usual eccentricity, I loved the film. The Coen brothers like Tarantino have a knack for propelling a film with a screenplay’s dialogue, →
A Serious Analysis
First things first, if you haven’t seen A Serious Man, I would recommend watching it before reading this. If you don’t follow my advice, don’t get mad at me when I tell you that Bruce Willis was a ghost…I’ve said too much… After I finished watching A Serious Man last year, I was stunned. It was late, I was tired, and →
Review – Inception
Christopher Nolan’s Inception is a rare breed. The film features great acting, stunning visual effects, a unique storyline, and fantastic direction. Nolan seems to walk a line with Inception which should please everyone from the film geek to the grandparent. Nolan repeats a cycle throughout the film of giving you hints, then giving you the answers. The hints are comprised →
Should Avatar Win the Oscar for Best Picture?
Avatar is currently the odds on favorite to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Almost everyone enjoyed this film, but does it deserve to win Best Picture? My expectations for Avatar were hindered from the beginning. Avatar’s various previews accurately depict its recycled plot and clichéd theme of the noble savage. I immediately dubbed the film ‘Dances with →
Introductions are in Order
Hello all, I’m Grant and I’ll be doing occasional reviews on this site. This introduction should let you know what I like, and what you can expect from me. Favorite Film Genre From Double Indemnity to Brick I love a good Film Noir. I enjoy the expansive plots and confusing narratives that leave me as lost as the protagonist. →
