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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone: Movie Review

2013 Articles, Jesus Ibarra, Movies

by Jesus Ibarra

Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, and Jim Carrey star in this comedy about magicians and the increasing absurdity of magic tricks in recent years. Steve Carell plays the incredible Burt Wonderstone an aging, disgruntled, and pompous magician who is no longer relevant in today’s world where the new magic tricks are doing crazy stunts with your body. Steve Buscemi is his childhood partner Anton, with Olivia Wilde playing the stereotypical magician’s assistant. Jim Carrey is the antagonist, lampooning people like David Blaine, and Criss Angel, delivers the breakout and most enjoyable aspects of the movie.

Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Movie Review

2011 Articles, Books & Tales, Contributors, Sheryl Wall

by Sheryl Wall

Mr. Popper's Penguins is about businessman Tom Popper whose life is focused around work. He is trying to make a deal to buy the Tavern in the Green in Central Park to have it torn down and if he succeeds he has a promotion in his future.