Raising ‘The Descendants’
Ashley Jo Will
Earlier last fall, “The Descendants” began under the radar and played in select theaters with a limited release. Due to its popularity, accolades and five Academy Award nominations, including best picture, this film has been spreading to more theaters, including Rock Springs. Based on a book written by Kaui Hart Hemmings, “The Descendants” tells a story of a father becoming closer to his children amid unfortunate circumstances.
A View of ‘Wuthering Heights’
Ashley Jo Will
Recently a friend and I traveled to Utah in order to specifically see the newest adaptation of “Wuthering Heights.” It is from the United Kingdom and is directed by Andrea Arnold. After months of wondering if we would be able to see it on a big screen, it was finally brought to the United States as part of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. Not long ago, we had finished reading the book “Wuthering Heights”, written by Emily Bronte, as part of our book club. As soon as we discovered the arrival of this new adaptation, we made it our goal to obtain tickets. We soon found out it was well worth the drive on icy Wyoming roads.
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Discovering ‘The Art of Getting By’
Ashley Jo Will
If you are in the mood for a cute romantic comedy, “The Art of Getting By” may be the perfect fit, released on video on Nov. 29, 2011. George is a senior in high school. He attends a preparatory school since his father has paid for the tuition. George’s father left to work overseas years ago and his mother has since remarried. George is a brilliant young adult but has no motivation. Instead of paying attention in class or doing homework, he is often seen creating artwork on the paper in front of him. George is viewed as weird and he has no friends until he meets Sally, who appears to be a renegade like him.
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Caught in ‘Flypaper’
Ashley Jo Will
The 2012 Sundance Film Festival is occurring in Utah from Jan. 19-29, just around the corner. Last year around this time I went to the screening of “Flypaper” at Sundance and I recently watched it again since it was released on video on Nov. 15, 2011. At first glance, “Flypaper” appears to be just another bank heist movie. As the audience watches the film, it is apparent “Flypaper” is more like a mystery-solving story than a tale about robbing a bank.
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The Mystery of ‘Detective Dee’
Ashley Jo Will
There is a puzzle to be solved in the Chinese martial-arts action film “Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame”, released on video Dec. 13, 2011. It is 689 A.D. and Empress Wu, a regent for seven years, is soon to be appointed as the first female emperor in history. Many are not pleased with a woman ascending to the throne and conspire to overthrow her reign. Multiple prominent figures have recently died in a mysteriously fashion. They have spontaneously combusted, turning them into a pile of ash in a matter of seconds. Empress Wu decides to enlist the help of Detective Dee, who is being held in prison because of charges of treason. Despite his political alignment, Detective Dee is considered because of his brilliant problem-solving skills and martial-arts prowess.
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