Articles by David Hagelgans
Mar. 13, 2015
Blomkamp’s ‘Chappie’ fails to deliver on neat concept
“Chappie,” is the true successor to Neill Blomkamp’s directorial debut, “District 9.” Everything from the live action news shots to the realism of the characters…
Mar. 6, 2015
‘The Lazarus Effect’ leaves elite actors with subpar horror plot
“The Lazarus Effect” is a reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic “Frankenstein.” However, where Frankenstein was a memorable tale of a misunderstood monster, “Lazarus” is a…
Feb. 20, 2015
Firth and Jackson face off in action flick ‘Kingsman’
Director Matthew Vaughn is no stranger to adapting novels to the big screen. More recently he has become the face of adapting graphic novels into…
Oct. 31, 2014
Keanu Reeves wows as lead in action movie ‘John Wick’
People keep asking if Keanu Reeves is back. With his track record, it would almost be strange to think he ever left. While he is…
Sep. 26, 2014
Fox’s ‘Gotham’ explores time before rise of Batman
“Gotham” is the show comic fans deserve — and the one Fox needs right now. In fall of 2012, Fox filled our Mondays with “Mob…
May. 22, 2014
‘Palo Alto’ gives artsy take on James Franco’s story collection
“Palo Alto,” based on “Palo Alto: Stories,” a novel by James Franco, is Gia Coppola’s directorial debut. In many ways, this movie fulfils many of…
May. 16, 2014
Lana Del Rey plays the Mann Center’s Skyline Stage
Lana Del Rey came to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts’ Skyline Stage and delivered a knock-out performance May 11. Del Rey, known for…
May. 2, 2014
‘Spider-Man 2’ struggles with multiple storylines
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” is officially my second favorite Spiderman sequel of all time. All jokes aside, after hearing in 2011 about the reboot for…
