‘Rings’ produces more laughter than screams of fright

By Sean Ray | A&E Editor The latest entry in the “Ring/Ringu” series, “Rings,” is messy, unfocused, but definitely more serviceable and entertaining than most modern horror-schlock. Largely divorced from the events of the previous film, “Rings” follows Julia (Matilda Lutz,) whose long-time boyfriend Holt (Alex Rose) is moving away to college. When communication between the two starts becoming sparse and Julia receives a strange … Continue reading ‘Rings’ produces more laughter than screams of fright

‘Magnificent Seven’ is a magnificent movie surprise

Sean Ray | A&E Editor Being a remake of a legendary film can never be easy. Being a remake of a legendary film that is, in turn, also a remake of an even more legendary film is even harder. Unfortunately, that is the exact spot “The Magnificent Seven” finds itself in, a situation that seems almost doomed to failure. However, despite the odds, “Magnificent Seven” … Continue reading ‘Magnificent Seven’ is a magnificent movie surprise