There was a time when movies about spies and assassins focused on the drama and suspense of the occupation. However, as practical and special effects became more affordable and realistic, filmmakers decided that explosions and automatic weaponry were the most entertaining way to spice up the genre. Thankfully, Anton Corbijn knows better, and he’s taken the spy thriller back to its roots.

Over the last few years, war has become a popular theme in motion cinema. In an effort to show the emotional side- effects of fighting, films have presented nearly every viewpoint, both tragic and heroic. Consequentially, when it was announced that Lionsgate was releasing Brothers, I didn't pay much attention - until I saw the trailer.

I have been looking forward to Where the Wild Things Are since I first saw the trailer a few months ago! The preview showcased an artful take on the classic childhood story, written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. My research on the film began immediately: The movie would be directed by Spike Jonze, an eccentric writer/director/producer whose resume boasts some of the most bizarre and inventive movies/music videos ever to hit the screen. A frame-by-frame analysis of the trailer revealed that most, if not all, of the “wild things” would be making an appearance in the film.