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Walk of Fame (2017)
Excellent Group Entertainment
Walk of Fame is exactly what you think it is
raunchy and satirical entertainment! This film is filled to the brim with obnoxious, eye-brow raising humor that brings-to-mind both the American Pie and Scary Movie series. The plot centers around call-center employee Drew (Scott Eastwood) who has dreams of being a lawyer, or getting with Nikki (Laura Ashley Samuels), a flight attendant with actress ambitions. Fortunately, an opportunity for the latter presents itself through Star Maker Academy: an (maybe less then) elite acting school taught by both the passionate and egotistical Evan Polus (Malcom McDowell), and his flamboyant assistant Alejandro (Chris Kattan). Behind these acting heavyweights, Walk of Fame excels through the obnoxious interactions of Drew as he attempts to win over an out-of-his-league Nikki. This film is light and simple fun which is perfect for any group setting.
One Night (2016)
Emotional Roller-coaster
1Night is not your average romance movie. I expected to see a traditional, slightly cliché story of an unlikely couple falling for each other at prom, however this wasn't the case. 1Night offered a refreshing look at relationships over time. While this film technically only spans "one night", the contrasts shown between the younger and older couple's relationships in the sense of years left a big impact. At a few parts this film was hilarious in a cute and quirky way, however 1Night really shined when comparing the hurtful rawness of mature love with the sweet tenderness of new love. Without giving away spoilers, the aspect of time in this movie played a larger role than expected and in a way caused 1Night to really stand out among other romantic dramas. Furthermore, this strong plot was impressively acted out by Justin Chatwin (Shameless) and Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect), alongside newcomers Isabella Fuhrman (The Ring) and "Heath Ledger doppelganger" Kyle Allen. With hard hitting monologues and cute one liners from both sides, leaving the theater with dry eyes is a struggle. In conclusion,this creative Indie flick pulls at your heart strings in a big way while supported by a strong cast with familiar faces.
Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies (2016)
Unique Undead Thriller
Two words that you've probably never heard together: Zombie deer – a concept as wacky as is it entertaining, which coincidentally is how I would describe Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies. This film continues the tradition of movies such as Shaun of the Dead and Cabin Fever, which show the humorous escapades of a group struggling to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Set in the Austrian Alps, three teenagers are left to fend for themselves after a falling out with their snowboarding sponsors over a prank gone wrong. Trapped on top of a ski resort during a failed science experiment, they must find a way down the mountain to safety before being consumed by the zombie horde. The films emphasis on the origin of the outbreak really stood out to me as most zombie thrillers ignore or breeze over this crucial event.
Where Lederhosen Zombies really shined was through its creative use of special effects and gore. Whether it was disembowelment by wood chipper or decapitation by snowboard, I was constantly on the edge of my seat, wide-eyed, and thirsty for the next unexpected kill.
In a nutshell, Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies it a flick that excels in the entertainment factor and shouldn't be taken too seriously. Filled to the brim with comedic one-liners and eye-brow raising violence, this movie branches out into its own genre: ZomCom. I really enjoyed the unique spin on one of my favorite genres as well as the colorful cast. This was a great addition to last Friday's fright night. Careful! It might just take a bite out of your funny bone.