Anna Bowman is a senior English and telecommunications major and writes 'Film Annalysis' for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper. Write to Anna at aabowman@bsu.edu.
Family weekend is in full swing, and what better way to spend it than heading to the theater for a movie or two?
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Here are three premiering today:
“Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension”
Rating: R
Runtime: 88 min.
After several pushbacks on the release, the sixth and final “Paranormal Activity” has arrived—jam-packed with spooky cameras, possessed children and plenty of jump scares. Shot in only 45 days, the newest installment follows the Fleege family as they move into a house and find VHS tapes and a bizarre old video camera in the basement. You may be wondering, “Could there be something amiss with these newfound items?” Well, I think you’re onto something. Yes, they are haunted by the spirits of the young Kristi and Katie. Toby is thrown in there too, for good measure. Sources speculate that this film will reveal the demon in all his glory, making this a movie not to be missed this weekend, lest someone spoil it for you on Monday.
“The Last Witch Hunter”
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 106 min.
According to this film, witches still live among us in the modern world, which makes it the great and powerful Vin Diesel’s final job to eradicate them for good. Cursed with immortality, the character of Kaulder is perfect for Diesel, who hasn’t aged a day since his prime years in “The Fast and the Furious” franchise. Apparently he came out of early retirement when he found out that Michael Caine would be starring in it as well. And really, what kind of dark thriller would this movie be if it didn’t have Michael Caine as the omniscient and mysterious authority figure? Also featured is Elijah Wood as Dolan 37th (a name that will hopefully be explained in the film) who creepily serves as Kaulder’s protégée/assistant. With a cast like this, it’s hard to ignore the burning curiosity to see how such different actors will work together… and hunt witches.
“Jem and the Holograms”
Rating: PG
Runtime: 118 min.
What can I say? This is the real scary movie of the three listed. “Scary” in the sense that I’m horrified that it ever got made. “Jem and the Holograms” (I gag even saying the name) is the story of a young pop singer on the road to Internet (and possibly worldwide) stardom. But it doesn’t stop there. Just when you think this movie is going to zig—it zags. After much musical success, Jem unexpectedly discovers a robot that teaches her life lessons about love and friendship, which was designed by her recently passed father. The movie stars Aubrey Peebles, whose repertoire includes Nick Cage’s “Rage” and “Sharknado,” as well as Molly Ringwald, whose talents haven’t truly been utilized since “Pretty in Pink” in 1986. The biggest surprise with this cast is the part of the music executive, which is played by Juliette Lewis. With movies like “Hick,” “Whip It” and “August: Osage County,” I’m not sure why she felt the need to take on this abysmal role. What I do know is that the only “Jem” in this movie will be the end credits.
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