erika g. simon

An explosion of soft colours and character development like no other – Hiyao Miyazaki has done it again with his latest Studio Ghibli film, Gake no Ue no Ponyo, literally “Ponyo on the Cliff”. With movies such as Spirited Away ...

It’s the holidays, and what can be nicer than curling up on the couch and watching some classic seasonal movies; all including laughter, joy and usually a moral lesson. I’m trying to compile a list of all the films I ...

The special effects were efficacious, as they correctly mirrored the feeling of being a part of the Resident Evil video game, which all the films rooted from. Some scenes gave a faint impression of a newer and cooler Matrix, with the sexy Milla Jovovich in place of Keanu Reaves.

Eat, Pray, Love is a romantic/spiritual film based on a book based on a memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert. Not having read the book, I base my review strictly on the watching of the film, although I have heard favorable things ...

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was an absolutely fantastic film depicting the comic graphic novel written by Bryan Lee O’Malley. The movie was directed, produced and written by Edgar Wright, who also did the movie, Shaun of the Dead (which ...

Gone with the Wind is a beautiful romance film made in 1939. This year, known to be the year with some of the greatest films of all time, also is known for the Wizard of Oz, Dark Victory and Wuthering ...

Toy Story 3 – An animated tale that can never cease growing up alongside me I give 10 fingers up to Toy Story 3. Not only was probably the funniest film I have seen all year but it completely blew ...

Disclaimer: I have been holding in my Avatar rant for a very long time. Be prepared to read much rage ramble. I was walking to school today and saw a billboard that said “Get Avatar on Blu-ray before it runs ...

Henceforth I declare you to be an outlaw. Robin Hood is a film that takes a tale loved by all and turns it into an action film suitable for modern entertainment. To go into the film thinking about anything but ...

As an entertaining summer flick, Ironman 2 is an overwhelming success. As a production that takes a comic book and runs with it, the film is a breath of fresh air, especially when contrasted with the many distasteful attempts in ...

Pushing the line between brilliant comedy and insightful documentary… The way humor is enacted in Dr. Strangelove makes modern comedies look like child’s play. I try not to be negative, but when I watch a great comedy I can’t help ...

This has become one of my favorite films! My Fair Lady was absolutely stunning. The film has turned a classic musical into a hilarious and quirky movie that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. I couldn’t get enough...