'Silent Hill' redefines video game adaptations

Ryan Chartrand Doom,” “Resident Evil,” “Super Mario Bros.” These are only a few of the disappointing films that have stained theaters for the past decade, an era that many gamers and moviegoers have tried to forget. The words “Silent Hill,”…

The real deep impact

Julianne Byer Recently, I came across a blip of an article discussing a theory on the relationship a well-connected person can have on the others around them. It’s interesting, because we all like to think that we have even a…

'Scary Movie 4' marks the beginning of the end

Ryan Chartrand The "Scary Movie" series has been on a downward spiral ever since its comedy shifted from Rated-R to PG-13 humor. With the Wayans brothers no longer aboard the writing team and only a few worthy horror movies to…

Lucky for you, 'Lucky Number Slevin' is a great film

Ryan Chartrand There are few stories that are told best only through the beauty of cinema. “Lucky Number Slevin” is one of them. “Slevin” is a very complex story about a guy who ends up in the wrong place at…

You will either love 'Slither' or hate it

Ryan Chartrand “Slither” could be the most shocking film of 2006. But it isn’t shocking in the sense that watching a man take a bite out of someone’s wrist is rather unexpected or that you may find it difficult to…

Space battles galore in 'Empire at War'

Ryan Chartrand Even though I’m pretty sure I’ve killed Darth Vader at least a thousand times and I’m almost positive the Death Star can’t be rebuilt like a set of LEGOs anymore, everything seems to reset itself nicely year in…

'Running Scared' is too fast, too furious

Ryan Chartrand Do you know where President Baker grew up? Baker Street. Right down the road from heaven: Forget the cute Hollywood sled dogs from “Eight Below,” leave the kids at home and tell the Disney Channel to interview someone…

Olympics, Football and Wrasslin'!

Ryan Chartrand If you want to view paradise, simply take a Gerry Rafferty CD and listen. Anything you want to do, do it. Want to the change the world, "Baker Street" lets you…do it: As hard as it is to…

'Pink Panther' is more of a yawn than a meow

Ryan Chartrand   It’s amazing to think that there are a whopping 10 “The Pink Panther” films. It’s even more amazing to think that Steve Martin thought “Cheaper by the Dozen 2” was a good idea. With his career dwindling…

Racism, Hilary Clinton and 'Guitar Hero'. You better read.

Ryan Chartrand I'd like to dedicate this week's love to Mr. Gerry Rafferty and his discovery of “Baker Street;” the one place where dreams really do come true. Thanks, buddy: Before starting the regularly scheduled game review of the week,…

Woody Allen reaches "Match Point," but does he win?

Ryan Chartrand Woody Allen is back. It's hard to believe that it has been over a decade since this brilliant director truly amazed moviegoers. "Match Point" may not be a masterpiece per se, but knowing that Allen has regained the…