by Kyle Waalen | Nov 13, 2009 | Headline News |
The movie 2012 lived up to my very low expectations — spectacular special effects and an incredible lack of substance. There’s only one major action sequence, which has been featured in all of the previews, while the rest of the movie focuses mostly on devastation. The story and the characters are clichéd and predictable. Pointless scenes of suffering and turmoil are used in a misguided attempt to spark some sort of emotional response from the audience. How is watching millions of people suffer supposed to be entertaining? I don’t get it.
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by Kyle Waalen | Oct 28, 2009 | Headline News |
Like a lot of people this past weekend, I caught a late-night showing of Paranormal Activity, the new horror film that cost a lowly $15,000 to make but has grossed more than $62 million at the box office so far. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a movie where the audience screamed so much.
Instead of relying on pop-out parts, loud music, and gore, this film relies on eerie, quiet scenes that make viewers fidget in their seats. There were several moments that I felt the adrenaline pumping in my veins! I’ve read reports about grown men crying in theaters and people not being able to sleep for a week after seeing it, and the hype is legit.
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by Kyle Waalen | Oct 23, 2009 | Headline News |
If you live or work in a large urban area, you may have noticed the appearance of prominent advertisements that question the existence of God.
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by Kyle Waalen | Oct 12, 2009 | Entertainment |
Last weekend I saw both Zombieland and Capitalism: A Love Story. Two very different movies, right? That’s what I thought going in. But as I later reflected on them, it occurred to me that they had more in common than one would think. So, if you’re still undecided about whether you should see one or both of these movies, allow me to submit this comparison of the two films for your consideration. WARNING: There might be a few spoilers below. Plus, you may disagree with certain aspects of Michael Moore’s political philosophy, as well as the worldview of Zombieland. But anyone who wants to see a movie featuring zombies or Michael Moore is bound to enjoy a good politics/horror story.
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by Kyle Waalen | Aug 28, 2009 | Headline News |
Celebrities go to great lengths to obtain the children of their dreams. Singer Céline Dion recently announced that she’s pregnant with her second child through in vitro fertilization. Madonna and Angelina Jolie can’t seem to visit Africa or Asia without leaving with a kid. Then there was Michael Jackson, whose children’s mysterious origins continue to be the topic of endless speculation.
Whether their intentions are noble or egotistical, the rich and famous like to cross the lines of race, gender, and biology to get the children they want. But what if they could actually design and create a baby exactly the way they wanted? It’s a scary thought, but one that may soon become a reality.
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