Ryan Funes

18 Sep 2014

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ effectively mixes together humor, action, drama

With a new start to the school year, so started a new superhero group for Marvel Studios to introduce to theater goers everywhere, as “Guardians of the Galaxy” wins out as one of the most entertaining Marvel films yet.

08 May 2014

‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ mixes solid action with uninspired story

The high-flying web slinger is back in theaters with “The Amazing Spider- Man 2,” though it might not be as amazing as the title describes.

24 Apr 2014

‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ shows Wes Anderson’s unique talent in full

The great director Wes Anderson is back in theaters with a new farcical film that takes us through ski slopes and quirky characters in “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”

17 Apr 2014

New ‘Captain America’ film packs patriotic punch

Marvel Studios has managed to outdo themselves again with the all-American Captain wonderfully handled in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”

28 Mar 2014

Laughing, singing with 'Muppets Most Wanted'

It is time to play the music; it is time to light the lights. It is time for “Muppets Most Wanted,” bringing good humor and gags back to the theaters they belong in.

14 Mar 2014

‘The Wind Rises’ closes legend’s career

The legendary Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki has left the house of cinema, but he left us one last gem through his imagination in the animated historical period piece, “The Wind Rises.”

28 Feb 2014

‘American Hustle’ wows with stellar cast, comedy

It is scamming all around in “American Hustle,” a film that sends you through the lives of con artists and thieves and keeps you guessing at how it will all fall over.

13 Feb 2014

‘The Lego Movie’ doles out big fun

The theaters this week are rife with building blocks, fastpaced jokes and a film that brings you back to the days you would combine toy after toy together as “The Lego Movie” makes a name for itself.

06 Feb 2014

‘Nut Job’ lacks laughs, depth

The month of February has not kicked off to a good start for movies here in River Falls, as “The Nut Job” limps its way to theaters to remind you of why pun centric humor is not funny.

05 Dec 2013

‘Frozen’ brings holiday cheer to theaters

With winter finally here, Disney has come out with its latest animated feature “Frozen,” which weaves snowmen, a heroic journey and sisterly love into a fine addition to the Disney canon.