Pauls Valley, OK, Pauls Valley Democrat Arts

Low expectations only move for “Battleship”

2012-05-23T12:25:34-05:00

As a movie going geek with sufficient brain rot watching all sorts of scenarios where humans battle aliens for survival, it takes an almost criminal level of plot destruction to even get past the numbness barrier.

‘Dark Shadows’ scares up average laughs

2012-05-16T12:35:27-05:00

Ever since teenage romance put the sparkle into blood sucking, there’s been a cry by many fans to return to a simpler time when monsters were still monsters.

‘The Avengers’ is the balance fans could wish for

2012-05-09T16:29:59-05:00

Experience has taught me well in my mastery of Geek-Fu that while there is no limit to how much you can indulge into one’s dork obsessions, there comes a point where your brain rebels and kicks you into drooling mush mode.

“Pirates: Band of Misfits” a trove of comedy gold

2012-05-04T13:12:15-05:00

While the real joke in the beginning might have been to convert an amusement park ride into a blockbuster film franchise, the cinematic benefits of such an idea has been a reason to once again get romantically ignorant about piracy.

‘Cabin in the Woods’ rare sign of life in horror genre

2012-04-25T12:15:21-05:00

Honestly, there are a few scenarios every movie fan never expects to see in their lifetime like Michael Bay Romantic Comedy or George Lucas turns down profits and I believe I experienced one such incident during my last Drive-In Theater visit.

“Ghost Rider: Vengeance” sparks an odd sequel

2012-04-13T12:32:00-05:00

Despite any number of critical blowhards who may burn an anticipated movie, no amount of negativity will discourage those who just plan to find out for themselves.

‘Justice League: Doom’ latest animated hero magic

2012-04-11T12:15:51-05:00

The final chapter in a saga that has earned its spot among the greatest in Gotham history is but months away, yet for those of us chomping at the blockbuster bits, something still has to tame the remaining withdrawal symptoms.

ECU students ready for PV Trash Fashion

2012-04-10T12:30:21-05:00

Whether or not the fate of Pauls Valley’s first ever Trash in Fashion Show will include return engagements ultimately depends on both the participation of contestants and the support of the community, but there is promise at least on the youth side.

‘The Sitter’ somehow works with raunchy, wacky antics

2012-04-06T12:35:20-05:00

In amongst all the film plots which don’t quite fit the trailer excitement, it’s important for me to on purpose throw in stuff with a guaranteed level of terrible.

‘Mirror Mirror’ acceptable effort at retread tale

2012-04-04T12:15:18-05:00

Avoiding the theater simply because one story is similar to something you’ve seen before is a pretty lame excuse given how everything we’re familiar with is borrowed from something else.