For Your Consideration

From the director that brought you Best In Show and Waiting F0r Guffman comes another dry-humored hit. For Your Consideration is about the production of a low-budget film and its cast who catches wind of a possible Oscar nomination, throwing the cast into a frenzy. Similar to the ones before it, the mood has to be right in order to fully enjoy the humor of  this film (however, if you find yourself in that place, it's hilarious). This movie wasn't our favorite, but it's worth renting. 3 1/2 stars.

By the way, this entire review was typed by Lucas's left hand and Rebekah's right hand... it took a while, but was really amusing. 

Stardust

In this mythical tale, a young man goes on a daring adventure into another world to bring back a star for the woman he (thinks he) loves and instead finds true love along the way. This is a truly exciting and fun-filled story that will make you both gasp in surprise and burst out into laughter seconds later. There is a tad bit of dark scary magic, so if you rent this with small children, there may be tears and bad dreams. However, we both enjoyed it tremendously and found it to be a great date movie. We give it two thumbs up. (Sidenote: Robert Deniro's character is hilarious. -Rebekah)

Martian Child

GREETINGS EARTHLINGS! (Say it like a martian its a lot more fun -Lucas). In this heart-warming story, a Sci-fi writer and widower played by John Cusack decides to take a giant step and adopt a little boy... who thinks he's from Mars. With his weight-belt around his waist (to fight against gravity) and a constant layer of sunscreen on his face (to ward off the sun), this little Martian child will creep his way into your heart. It's a very family-friendly movie (it's rated PG), but just as enjoyable, if not more so, for the older crowd (because we are, of course, the older crowd...). Five stars, go rent it today.  

Soul

What is Soul, you're wondering. Soul is a restaurant located at the intersection of Joyce and Crossover, next to Tropical Smoothie. This up-scale restaurant has a really fun, nice atmosphere. With candlelight and classy, yet trendy decor, you'll lose yourself in conversation. Needless to say, it's a GREAT date place (if you just got payed -Lucas). 

Cleanliness- 10

Food Quality- 8

Food Presentation- 9

Restaurant Atmosphere- 10

Service- 9

Sweet Land

Sweet Land is the tale of a young mail-order bride from Germany coming to America to meet her husband. However, because her arrival takes place right after WWI, the community is opposed to their union. If you're in the mood for a thriller, definitely not the movie for you. BUT this movie has a really cute, slow-building relationship and you get a glimpse of early 20th century America. We give it 3 stars (that's out of 5, by the way). 

Cafe Rue Orleans

If you begin to salivate at the thought of signature cajun dishes, then you are in luck, because Cafe Rue Orleans does it right! (By the way, we've never been to New Orleans... but it seemed legit)

The atmosphere is great-- quiet, good jazz music in the background, and it's got a fun lofty feeling as it overlooks College Ave. Good date place.  

  

   Cleanliness- 8

   Food Quality- 7

   Food Presentation- 8

   Restaurant Atmosphere- 7

Into The Wild

It was incredible. A heartwarming story and an amazing adventure. A perfect movie for any and every adult. It's a great guy movie due to the fact that he takes on the wilderness single-handedly. BUT it's a good girl movie as well because the relationships he makes along his journey are life-changing for both him and those he meets.  This movie will leave you teared-up and ready to impact the world (and road trip!). 

However, there is quite a bit of nudity (not sex, but nudity...). Just a heads up!