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Finding Nemo (2003) VLOG

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Authors: Liana Tames, Zachary Storr, and Mitch Babbs. Finding Nemo (2003) Image Source: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Nemo-Pixar-Poster-Regular/dp/B004Z1LRBQ Introduction Our group consisting of Liana Tames, Zachary Storr and Mitch Babbs, have created a Vlog covering a movie review of Finding Nemo (2003). Our video is 3 minutes long as we cover the cast, plot summary, and production value of the film as well as our thoughts and ratings of the film. Contributions To The Video 1st Speaker: Zachary Storr spoke about the cast of the film. 2nd Speaker: Liana Tames spoke about the plot summary of the film. 3rd Speaker: Mitch Babbs spoke about the production value of the film, as well as editing the video. We each filmed our own parts for the video. Vlog

Jack and Jill (2011) - Review

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Author: Mitchell Babbs Jack and Jill 2011 Movie Cover https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/99/Jack_and_jill_film_poster.jpg Thanksgiving is usually a happy time, but ad executive Jack (Adam Sandler) dreads the holiday because his twin sister, Jill (also Sandler), makes her annual visit. When Jack and his sister get off on the wrong foot, the only way to make it right is to invite her to stay through Hanukkah. But, when a ctor Al Pacino (Al Pacino), whom Jack desperately needs to star in a commercial, takes a shine to Jill, Jack may be forced to extend his sister's visit even longer. Cast Directed by Dennis Dugan and written by Ben Zook. The acting cast consists of Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes, Elodie Tougne, Rohan Chand, Eugenio Derbez, David Spade, Nick Swardson, Tim Meadows, Allen Covert and Dan Patrick. These actors and writers co-ooperate to create what is known to be the worst movie of all time. Plot Summary Jack Sadelstein is a success

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) Review

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Author: Liana Tames Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) Poster Image Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/93/Star_Wars_Episode_III_Revenge_of_the_Sith_poster.jpg The final film in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, set three years after Episode II. Anakin is now a Jedi Knight, Obi-Wan is a Jedi Master, and the Clone Wars are still raging on. Episode III showed Anakin's transformation into the villain Darth Vader and his embrace of the Dark Side. Cast Directed by George Lucas with a cast consisting of Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, and Ian McDiarmid. They reprise their respective roles for the last time in the prequel trilogy. Plot Summary It has been three years since the Clone Wars began. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) rescue Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) from General Grievous,

The Conjuring (2013)

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Author: Zachary Storr Image Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1457767/mediaviewer/rm1035247872 The Conjuring is a 2013 American Supernatural Horror movie. It is the first movie of a potential trilogy of movies, with the second being released in 2016. Paranormal Investigators visit a farmhouse after the family report increasing disturbing events. Cast Directed by James Wan and starring an array of cast members including; Partick Wilson, Vera Farmiga and Lili Taylor. Whilst perhaps not starring one of the more commonly known 'A-listers' of Hollywood, the cast combine to create a rather well rounded set of characters that allow us as the viewer to feel as though we are right there with them, which in turn makes the movie even scarier. Plot Summary After moving to a farmhouse with their 5 children, their family dog refuses to enter the house. All of the clocks in the house stop at 3:07am, and sadly the dog is found dead in the back yard. The family hear strange no

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) Review

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Author: Liana Tames Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) Poster Image Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/32/Star_Wars_-_Episode_II_Attack_of_the_Clones_%28movie_poster%29.jpg The second film in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Episode II - Attack of the Clones, fast forwards ten years after the events of Episode I, Anakin is now an apprentice under Obi-Wan Kenobi. The film is an improvement in computer generated effects, plot, and character development compared to the first film in the trilogy. Cast Directed by George Lucas with a cast consisting of Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, and Samuel L. Jackson. They reprise their respective roles from Episode I, with Hayden Christensen now playing the role of Anakin Skywalker as a young adult. Plot Summary Set ten years after the events of "The Phantom Menace," the Republic continues to be mired in strife and chaos. A separatist movement encompassing hundreds of planets

The King's Speech (2010)

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Author: Zachary Storr Image Source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/mediaviewer/rm2947187712 The Kings Speech is a 2010 British Historical Drama Movie directed by Tom Hooper. Based on true events regarding King George IV who famously had a stammer. With the help of an Australian speech therapist named Lionel Logue, can King George IV overcome his stammer before he has to make his first wartime radio broadcast. Cast Starring Colin Firth as King George IV and Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue. Whilst being third choice, Colin Firth excels in his role as King George IV. Additionally Geoffrey Rush seems to suit his role as the Australian WWI veteran who, whilst having no medical training, it the only person who has been able to aid the future King of England. Plot Summary When he is about to become King, (Colin Firth) seeks the help of Australian speech and language therapist in order to beat his stammer before he must make public appearances. Whilst primarily becom

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) Review

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Author: Liana Tames Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999) Poster Image Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/40/Star_Wars_Phantom_Menace_poster.jpg The first film in the infamous Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, titled Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, adding further confusion the the Star Wars film sequence. With George Lucas returning as director, the Phantom Menace takes us to a time before the original characters where the story focuses on a boy named Anakin Skywalker, Luke's father. Cast Directed by George Lucas with a new cast consisting of Jake Llyod, Natalie Portman, Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, and Samuel L. Jackson. They take on the roles of a young Anakin Skywalker,  Padmè Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn, and a young Obi-Wan Kenobi. Plot Summary Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) is a young apprentice Jedi knight under the tutelage of Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) ; Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), who will later father Luke Skywalker and become known as Darth