The way a movie ends has a big impact on how you feel about it as a whole. I for one am not a fan of cliché endings, happily ever after or anything of the sort. They are bland, predictable and while they may make you happy, it’s boring to have already seen them coming. Movies with surprising, original endings, however, appeal to me. Love stories are always the...

Fans of 500 Days of Summer, and It’s Kind of a Funny Story, here’s a movie for you. In The Art of Getting By, George (Freddie Highmore), a troubled high school senior who has literally skipped every homework assignment, befriends Sally (Emma Roberts), who understands his troubles. The Art of Getting By received a Grand Jury nomination at Sundance Film...

If there is one thing I cannot pass up on, it’s watching an independent film. Yes, they are low budget, and can often be pretty cheesy, but there are always a few selections that deserve more publicity. I’m a thinker, so I’m a fan of movies that really make you question what the screenwriters are trying to tell you. Independent films usually have that...