Film Review: ‘The Birth of a Nation’!!
Hello Everyone, Janet W. here…
When I first heard that I had the assignment to review The Birth of a Nation, I was discouraged. The 1918 version was so full of racist stereotypes, blackface, and made a hero of such a horrible organization, the Ku Klux Klan. I didn’t want to screen the 2016 film of the same name (I don’t research prior to a screening, so the experience is fresh and unbiased by propaganda). Admittedly, after watching the 2016 version, I was still discouraged. Though told from the Black point of view, I saw such atrocities committed on both sides of the racial line. Read the rest of this entry »
read comments (0)Check Out The Trailer For ‘The Birth of a Nation’!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Writer/director Nate Parker has released a new trailer for ‘The Birth of A Nation‘, it debuts October 7, 2016. Starring Parker, Armie Hammer, Mark Boone Junior, Gabrielle Union, Penelope Ann Miller and Jackie Earle Haley.
Wow! ‘The Birth of a Nation’ Trailer is Here!
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Just wow! Nate Parker’s ‘The Birth of a Nation‘ now has a teaser trailer and it looks unbelievably amazing. The film premiered at Sundance this year and it got rave reviews and scored the highest deal ever made at Sundance, which was over $17.5 million from Fox Searchlight. The film is set to release on October 7th of this year and I bet it will be nominated for a ton of awards.
Here’s the First Wave of Fantasia International Film Festival Offerings!!!
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FANTASIA’S 21st EDITION TO FEATURE NUMEROUS WORLD PREMIERES, CANNES SENSATIONS, AND NORTH AMERICAN DEBUTS!
The North American Premiere of Cannes Sensation THE VILLAINESS, World Premiere of new work from Géla Babluani, North American Premiere of Takashi Miike’s JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE, a special screening of Luc Besson’s VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS, a pair of dazzling new creations from Masaaki Yuasa, and a lifetime achievement award for the legendary Larry Cohen are among the Montreal genre festival’s First Wave announcements
Here’s the Full Lineup Of Films for the 2015 Dallas International Film Festival!
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The 9th annual Dallas International Film Festival is almost here, folks, and we have just received the entire list of all the films that will be playing at the festival. The fest will take place April 9-19, and you can start purchasing passes now with the links provided below. It looks like there will be some excellent filmmakers and actors in town for the festival as well as a treasure trove of awesome movies, which you can see listed out below with a little bit of information on each film. As usual, we will be at the festival, telling you about all the cool movies we’re seeing and posting some interviews with the talent. Stay tuned as I’m sure more announcements will be made.
DIFF: The 2014 Dallas International Film Festival Full Movie Lineup Announced!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
The Dallas International Film Festival for 2014 has just announced its full lineup of movies. Last week, we brought you the first ten films that were announced, and if that was any clue on how cool the movies will be this year, it only gets better. It looks like there are some amazing selections this year, films that I’ve been hearing about for quite some time, and am glad to have them in Dallas. Below you will find all the info you want to know about each movie, documentary, short, and cult film that will be showing. And don’t forget, you can purchase your tickets HERE for the festival!!
Here is the Complete List of Films for the 2013 Dallas International Film Festival!!!
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Official Press Release: The Dallas International Film Festival presented by AutoNation Volkswagen Dealers announced today its full list of features and shorts that will be screened through the Festival’s 11-day run (April 4 – 14, 2013). For the 2013 Festival, more than 160 features, documentaries, shorts and student films representing 28 countries make DIFF truly an international Festival. Of the feature films at the Festival, 11 will see their world premieres and two are North American premieres—all represent some of the best in the art of filmmaking. These films were selected from more than 1,300 submissions from around the world.
Find Out All of the 63 Annual Emmy Nominations!!!!
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Here is the full list of Emmy nominations. ‘Mad Men’, ‘Louie’, ‘Boardwalk Empire’ ‘Futurama’, and ‘Walking Dead’ all have nominations this year. The 63rd annual awards show will air Sunday September 8th with Jane Lynch hosting. Should be funny. Read the list below.
Blu-ray Review: Free Fire!
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THE FILM
Film Portion Reviewed by Janet White:
In typical 70s film fashion, Free Fire opens with an aerial scan of the city below. Curvaceous, bold letters displayed nearly every cast member and some of the crew. This got very old, long, and kept the pace slow. Two men waiting in an alley… (Sounds like a bad joke, it was). Stevo (Sam Riley) and Bernie (Enzo Cilenti) meet up with Justine (Brie Larson), Chris (Cillian Murphy), and Frances (Michael Smiley) for a shady gun buy with Ord (Armie Hammer), Vernon (Sharlto Copley), Martin (Babou Ceesay), Gordon (Noah Taylor), and Harry (Jack Reynor, how did they turn this hottie into a slob?). Great cast, right? Well, great casts alone do not a great film make. The dialogue and plot points must harness and ride with that talent.
Film Review: ‘[Free Fire]’!!
Hello Everyone, Janet W. here…
In typical 70s film fashion, Free Fire opens with an aerial scan of the city below. Curvaceous, bold letters displayed nearly every cast member and some of the crew. This got very old, long, and kept the pace slow. Two men waiting in an alley… (Sounds like a bad joke, it was). Stevo (Sam Riley) and Bernie (Enzo Cilenti) meet up with Justine (Brie Larson), Chris (Cillian Murphy), and Frances (Michael Smiley) for a shady gun buy with Ord (Armie Hammer), Vernon (Sharlto Copley), Martin (Babou Ceesay), Gordon (Noah Taylor), and Harry (Jack Reynor, how did they turn this hottie into a slob?). Great cast, right? Well, great casts alone do not a great film make. The dialogue and plot points must harness and ride with that talent. Inundated with morons and piss-poor shooting for a calamitous combination, Free Fire leaves the audience either shaking their heads or bowing over laughing. Between the mumbling of lines and poor volume control, I missed bits of the dialogue for sure. It is as if they were aiming to repeat what Tarantino did with Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, but they were not clever enough. Complete with wondrous never-ending bullet supplies and a villain’s miraculous ability to stave off death repeatedly aka “movie magic,” Free Fire simply does not make much sense. Could a person, shot in their right arm, fire a weapon (even automatic rifles) with their right hand? Read the rest of this entry »
Sleepless Starring Jamie Foxx Drops To Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD !!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment presents Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx and Golden Globe nominee Michelle Monaghan star in the intense action-thriller, ‘Sleepless‘. The film will be presented on Digital HD, Blu-ray and DVD beginning April 4, 2017.
Legendary Picked Up Rights For Live-Action Pokémon Film!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Legendary managed to catch a live-action Pokémon movie deal. We knew it had to happen, I’m honestly a little shocked it hasn’t happened before now. In the wake of the massive wave that Pokémon GO left in it’s wake, anything related to Pokémon is a hot commodity.
Boomstick’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Part 3 Electronics and Miscellaneous
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Well it’s here everyone. Part 3 of Boomstick’s annual ultimate Geek Holiday Gift Guide for the holidays. So many great deals and uber cool and geeky stuff to get your loved ones and yourself this 2012 holiday season. As usual, you will be able to click on the link or picture that will take you to purchase the items. So enjoy and eat some good food and be safe out there this holiday shopping season.
Disney Releases ‘Lady and The Tramp’ From the Pound…Er…Vault In February!!!
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Disney is cranking open the vault with a selection from the Walt Disney Signature Collection. ‘Lady and the Tramp‘ will be widely released onto Digital and Blu-ray in February. If you want to add the blu-ray to your collection, it will become available on February 27, and the digital copy becomes available a week before that on February 20.
Janet White’s Top 10 Best Films & Top 3 Worst Films of 2017!!
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Below are my Top 10 Best Films and Top 3 Worst Films of 2017 that I was either blessed or, in some cases, annoyed to screen, 24 in all. Feedback is encouraged whether you agree, disagree, think I’m nuts (I am a little crazy), or if you think of a film that I reviewed which should have been included. Here you go:
‘Summer of ’82 – When Zappa Came to Sicily’ Coming to Theaters and Home Video!
Frank Zappa fans have something to look forward to on the big screen and home video. There is a new feature length documentary called ‘Summer 82 – When Zappa Came to Sicily‘ that will be released and screened in theaters. Frank Zappa was one of the coolest people on the planet and one of the best musicians in the history of music. His only Grammy award was for his classical album, but if you know anything about Zappa, he wasn’t much known for classical music. The documentary will feature some never-before-seen concert and backstage footage, along with interviews with the band, family members, concert goers, and more. I can’t wait to see this.
Film Review: ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin’!
Written by: Audrey Evans…
If asked to refer back to their fondest memories, most adults would likely gloat about experiences from their youth. And honestly, what individual hasn’t reminisced about days of innocence and longed for that childhood comfort of a bedtime story? In ‘Goodbye Christopher Robin,’ we’re given a glimpse into the life and inspiration behind Author A.A. Milne’s book Winnie-the-Pooh – a children’s classic that is collectively referred to as the most cherished of all time. Though true life stories are often challenging to represent, Director Simon Curtis uses his aptitude for history to create an authentic bio-drama that dodges the sentimental distaste of many, and also explores the paramount effects of childhood celebrity and war.
Dr. WWE or: How I Learned to Stop Complaining and Fix The Product
Written by: Bryan Kluger…..
The world of pro-wrestling has been around for many years and has certainly seen its ups and downs, most noticeably being the WWE. There have been many promotions through the decades, which have made a lot of people very successful and it continues to this day. At some point down the road though, there was one company that surpassed everyone by leaps and bounds and brought the pro-wrestling arena into the mainstream. Of course I’m talking about World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), or the artist formally known as World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in its teenage angst years. For a long while, there were two major companies that featured the best of the best in the pro-wrestling world. WWE and WCW. They didn’t play well together at all on and off screen.
15th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival Lineup!!!
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The 15th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival is set to run from October 18 – 22 in Wichita, KS. The weekend boasts the inaugural presentation of the L.M. “Kit” Carson Storyteller Award to Larry Gross (‘48 Hours‘), and Ad Astra Award presentation to Rose McGowan (‘Charmed‘). Among the throng of films (182!!!) the fest has to offer, there are gala events, after-parties, and enough events to keep anyone, from the most green of festival-goers to the most seasoned pros that binge-watch for a living, entertained, interested, and hell, even relaxed. One of the ticket packages includes a massage.
The festival has given us a complete lineup of films for their 2017 event and since I’m such a nice person it’s my job, I’m giving it to you.
Check out the Trailer for Motherland!
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This new documentary called Motherland looks great and follows the busiest maternity ward in the world in one of the poorest cities in the world. The film will open on September 22nd in Los Angeles and be available in more cities in the coming weeks. Enjoy the trailer.
Arrow Video Issues A 1980’s Classic Box Set!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
The summer really heats up in August, as Arrow Video releases a special edition of an 80s classic, a white-knuckle thriller, a splatter horror masterpiece, a box set of crime classics, a rare Italian sword-and-sandal epic, and an amazing new limited edition steelbook.
Martin Scorsese and Leo DiCaprio Are Back Again for a New Thriller!
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You just can’t keep Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio away from each other. The two are prepping a new film that is based on the true crime thriller ‘Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI‘ by author David Grann. This insane true story is set in the 1920s where the members of the Osage nation in Oklahoma were brutally killed after someone discovered oil beneath their land. This went on for a while as a serial murder rampage, which was one of the first big cases the FBI investigated.
The First Trailer For ‘The Greatest Showman’ Has Arrived!!!
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20th Century Fox presents the first trailer for ‘The Greatest Showman‘, featuring stars Rebecca Ferguson, Zac Efron, Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, and Zendaya. It’s a biographical musical that I can’t wait to see. The film bows December 25, 2017.
Soundtracks we want to see released on Vinyl!
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I just love soundtracks to movies. I always have and I believe I always will. There is something about a score to a film that just perks me up in all the right ways and inspires my creative side, whether it be to write a screenplay or go back an watch that old film I love. Music is an integral part to films and is considered to be the mojo of every movie. I’m sure we’ve all seen that odd YouTube video of the final scene in Star Wars: A New Hope, where Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Chewbacca walk down a crowded arena to receive their medals to zero music. It’s super weird and awkward with no music, but just random sound effects of footsteps and a rare cough, laugh, and Chewie’s roar. John Williams did such a great job, as he always does with Star Wars music, but that final scene of music really puts your emotions on full blast. It’s all from the soundtrack too.
TV REVIEW: “THE LEFTOVERS” SERIES FINALE
Justin C. here–
On Sunday, The Leftovers not only finished its third season but the series itself came to a close. You may remember that the last time Damon Lindelof helped end a show was back in 2010 with Lost, a finale that still has fans divided to this day. So how did his latest effort stack up?
The following contains spoilers. Please act accordingly.
Blu-ray Announcement and Pre-Order: ‘Moana’!
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Official Release: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure to save her people, starring newcomer Auli‘i Cravalho as the voice of brave and tenacious Moana and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (HBO’s “Ballers,” “Central Intelligence”) as the larger-than-life demigod Maui, has dazzled both critics and audiences. The film earned a 95% critics’ consensus on Rotten Tomatoes and the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office opening weekend. Now, “Moana” sets a new course, arriving to homes on Digital HD/3D and Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) on Feb. 21, and on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on March 7.
Blu-ray Review: ‘Dirty Dancing’ 30th Anniversary!
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THE FILM
30 years have passed and people are still dancing the night away with ‘Dirty Dancing‘. Since 1987, ‘Dirty Dancing‘, which was made on a $6 million budget, has grossed over $214 million and has spawned numerous spin offs, sequels, and even a stager version of the film. Not only that, it made Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey Hollywood icons for years to come. ‘Dirty Dancing‘ won numerous awards, including an Oscar, Golden Globe, and a Grammy for it’s soundtrack, and is still considered a favorite amongst many people and critics alike. Growing up with ‘Dirty Dancing’, there are some sticky situations at hand here, particularly the abortion scene.
Film Review: ‘Gleason’!!
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Gleason is a powerful journey of the human spirit. Steve Gleason, former NFL safety for the New Orleans Saints 2001-2008, shares his story.
Film Review: ‘Roseanne For President’!
Joel H., Here…
That laugh. That iconic friggin’ laugh. It’s been awhile. Maybe I’m out of touch with culture, which I don’t think I am, but I have not heard that laugh in so incredibly long. Immediately, I think back to my childhood and the interior of the Connor house, not too far off from my own at the time. The sound of that nasally chuckle takes me back like a song. (*Joel proceeds to smash a Smashmouth record*) Side note on being “taken back”, did anyone else grow up thinking the show “Dinosaurs” was a story-arch/dream-sequence within the Roseanne show? You know, the flannel shirts and all with John Goodman?
Pierce Brosnan Set To Star in new AMC Series!
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The former ‘Golden Eye‘ or shall I say Pierce Brosnan is coming back to television to star in AMC’s new series called ‘The Son‘. This will basically be the first time since ‘Remington Steele‘ that Brosnan will be on the small screen, rather than the big screen. This looks to be one of AMC ‘s new flagship shows, as ‘The Son‘ is a multi-generational story of America’s birth as a nation that follows a Texas family’s rise and fall through blood, sweat, and tears, but mostly blood.
Sony Has Released the Soundtrack to ‘X-Men Apocalypse’!!!
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The apocalypse is almost upon us…the ‘X-Men Apocalypse‘ that is. The latest film in the crazy popular franchise will debut May 27 nationwide. If you just can’t wait another week for some X-Men goodness, you might want to check out the soundtrack, and depending on your preferred media type, you could be listening to the superhero jams as early as today! If you like your music at the tip of your fingers and available at the push of a button, the digital download is going to work and you’re the lucky one because that’s the media available today. If you want a hard copy, the CD release is on June 17.
Blu-ray Review: ‘A Lego Brickumentary’!
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THE FILM
When you were a kid, which of your toys was limited only by your imagination? Dolls? Cars and fire engines? Your Big Wheel? For many people, it was LEGOs. If you could imagine it, with hard work and lots of LEGOs you could bring it to the third dimension. A LEGO Brickumentary explores the origin, innovation, and longevity of this building block known around the world. Guided by a trusty LEGO minifigure narrator (Jason Bateman), the film travels from the outer reaches of space to LEGO’s birthplace, Denmark. What Ole Kirk Christiansen created started out as solid red blocks with small knobs to attach it to other blocks (“Clutch Power”) has evolved into translucent, motorized, and magnetic units available in a bevy of different colors. Chock full of facts and awe-inspiring constructs, A LEGO Brickumentary reveals there is more to this block and its uses are infinite or are they? For example, the name LEGO comes from the Danish word Leg Godt, which means “play well.” Read the rest of this entry »
Fantastic Fest Releases Third and Final Wave of Programming!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Fantastic Fest is getting closer every day! Running from September 24 – October 1st in Austin at the spectacular Alamo Drafthouse. Chock full of exclusive film runs, the return of the great Fantastic Debates and filmmaker Q&A’s. We’ve already given you the first wave and second wave of programming, today we’re on to the final wave of announcements. So, if you haven’t already, read up on the first wave and second wave then come back to check out the third!
Film Review: ‘A LEGO Brickumentary’!
Janet W., Here…
When you were a kid, which of your toys was limited only by your imagination? Dolls? Cars and fire engines? Your Big Wheel? For many people, it was LEGOs. If you could imagine it, with hard work and lots of LEGOs you could bring it to the third dimension. A LEGO Brickumentary explores the origin, innovation, and longevity of this building block known around the world. Guided by a trusty LEGO minifigure narrator (Jason Bateman), the film travels from the outer reaches of space to LEGO’s birthplace, Denmark. What started out as solid red blocks with small knobs to attach it to other blocks (“Clutch Power”) has evolved into translucent, motorized, and magnetic units available in a bevy of different colors. Chock full of facts and awe-inspiring constructs, A LEGO Brickumentary reveals there is more to this block and its uses are infinite or are they? For example, the name LEGO comes from the Danish word Leg Godt, which means “play well.”
Film Review: ‘Aloha’!
Janet W., Here…
I am saying “Aloha” to Aloha, but it’s not a hello. It’s a disappointing goodbye. Aloha begins with the return to Hawaii of Brian Gilcrest (Bradley Cooper), a former soldier that suffered a horrendous missile attack. This fact is hard to believe since Cooper is inconsistent in his performance of this impairment. One minute Gilcrest is somewhat struggling as he walks and the next minute he is effortlessly able to lollygag along the street in a love montage. Due to his shady history of embezzlement, Gilcrest is assigned a military watchdog Captain Allison Ng (Emma Stone). Captain Ng is hyper, anal, dry, and in love and proud of Hawaii and her ¼ Hawaiian heritage. She also greatly admires Gilcrest for his achievements in space, technology, physics or something. His expertise is not really clear in the film. During Gilcrest’s previous time in Hawaii he fell in love with Tracy Woodside (Rachel McAdams). Gilcrest suddenly left Woodside hanging. What will happen when he sees her again and she him?
WWE: Smackdown 5/21/15 Recap!! Things Get Unstable!
Angelic Heel Once More…
The WWE’s Smackdown blew into Norfolk, VA and it brought with it the return of Roman Reigns! What would he have to say for himself after being soundly defeated by the WWE World Heavyweight Champion at Payback (which can be seen on the WWE Network FREE in the month of May)? The WWE’s tag team division also began to heat up in anticipation of the first ever 6 team Elimination Chamber match in less than two weeks. The Divas got into a war of words and The Lunatic Fringe saw action against the New Face of Fear. Did you miss this week? Find out what happened now!
WWE: RAW 4/6/15 Recap!! Who is the Number One Contender to Seth Rollins’ Title?
Angelic Heel Happily Reporting…
The WWE Universe was put well on it’s way to Extreme Rules (which can be seen on the WWE Network, Free for the month of April) as Raw tore its way through Austin, TX. With the excitement of a newly crowned WWE World Heavy Weight Champion in Seth Rollins, the question was, who would be the man to get the first title shot? A Triple Threat main event would answer that question. Who was it? Find out Now!
Film Review: ‘Black or White’!!
Janet W., Here…
A family has a mother, father, and maybe children, a standard definition of a family. A family is a group of people who are related to each other, yet another definition. Nowhere in either definition is a mention of color, right? Since the beginning of time families have blended nationality, ethnicity, and race. This fact doesn’t make the families any less bound.
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WWE: RAW 1/26/15 Recap! It’s the End of the World as We Know It!
Angelic Heel Here…
Due to Snowmageddon, WWE had no choice but to cancel the RAW live event just 24 hours after one of the most controversial Royal Rumble pay per views in recent memory. Even though Hartford, CT would not be the scene of destruction it was meant to be, it was declared that the show must go on, and it did from the WWE Headquarters in Stamford, CT. The WWE Universe was addressed by the WWE Superstars that they were dying to hear from following the Royal Rumble event, and those who missed it, got treated to the Royal Rumble match itself (shown in its entirety) and the Triple Threat match for the World Heavy Weight Title (best match of the night.) Who had what to say and to whom? Let’s find out!
Blu-ray Review: ‘Kundo’!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
THE FILM
To say all martial arts films are alike, is like saying every potato chip is the same. Sure there’s a base formula, but the good ones add to that recipe to make each film stand out on their own. Take the following films into consideration: ‘Seven Samurai‘, ‘Enter The Dragon‘, ‘IP Man‘, ‘The Karate Kid‘, ‘Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2‘, ‘13 Assassins‘ and any Van Damme movie you want, they are all martial arts films, but they have an entirely unique identity. I grew up on old martial arts films with horrendous English dubbing and every action star there ever was. I developed a deep appreciation for and love of all things Eastern that has carried through my adult life. I was excited to see ‘Kundo‘ and have, in fact, watched it three times.
Jana’s Best/Worst of 2014!!!
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It’s been a big year for the entertainment world. Netflix’s initial push to bring movie-theater worthy films straight to streaming customers and bypassing the big screen altogether set off a chain of deals that will take those fresh releases and push them directly into homes allowing us to bypass a $15.00 soda, but denying us the $20.00 popcorn you can only get at the theater.Then came the deluge of series and movies being made for exclusive run with everyone from Netflix, Amazon to Crackle and everything in between. Top that off with the huge breach of privacy Sony experienced. New releases were flooded onto P2P sharing sites and private emails from the film company’s big wigs that show us how the infrastructure of Sony really works, not to mention what those involved really think of some of their superstars.
Dominic West and Guy Pearce Join ‘Genius’!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
There has already been some talk about a new biopic of sorts based on the life of Scribner’s iconic editor Max Perkins. Perkins worked with such literary notables as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Wolfe and Ernest Hemmingway. In hearing tales of how these respected authors worked, the amount of difficulty friends and family had with some, I can only imagine the set of balls it would take to be the one forced with fact-checking, making corrections and offering changes in whole to the manuscripts. The flip-side of the downfalls to the job is that the editor is allowed to nurture and encourage talent in it’s various forms. This is precisely what Perkins did, and what will pique the curiosity of viewers the world over.
Here’s Paul’s Review of ‘Le Chef’, Starring Jean Reno!!
Paul N., Here…
There is a certain pattern to almost every movie genre. If you watch enough movies, you’ll notice the patterns for yourself. This is especially true in regards to romantic comedies. Look at Kurt Vonnegut’s shapes of stories and you’ll get a pretty good idea of what these patterns look like. Le Chef follows the typical “rom com” mold without any deviation. It is in this rigid devotion to the mold that it falters.
Film Review: ‘Under The Skin’!!
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It’s been thirteen years since Jonathan Glazer graced us with a feature film. The last one he made was ‘Sexy Beast‘ that starred Ben Kingsley, and it received some Oscar nominations. Before that film, he brought us the film ‘Birth‘ that starred Nicole Kidman. With that aside, Glazer is known for his compelling and amazing visual style in the music video business.You might not know it, but you have probably seen Glazer’s work. I’m not sure why Glazer has spent thirteen years looking for another feature film project, but for whatever the reason is, his choice of ‘Under The Skin‘ is pretty spectacular – visually speaking.
‘Downton Abbey’ Returns for 5th Season With New Characters!!!
Hello Jana here,
‘Downton Abbey‘ has taken the TV series platform that Americans are familiar with, turned it on its ear, polished it to a British-shine and showed us what a witty, elegant and proper thing it could be. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know the premise. And if you’ve been living in a cave, I’ll give you a rundown so you’re caught up. Lord Crawley sees his family heritage, especially the grand country home Downton Abbey, as his mission in life. The death of his heir aboard the Titanic means distant cousin Matthew Crawley, a Manchester lawyer, suddenly is next in line and accepts moving onto the vast estate with his even more modernist, socially engaged mother, who clashes with his lordship’s domineering, conservative mother, the dowager. Marrying off the daughters is another concern. Meanwhile, the butler presides over a staff which serves the family, but also lead most of their entire lives in the servants’ quarters, intriguing amongst themselves.
2013 SXSW Film Lineup Announced!!!
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SXSW 2013 is coming up and we are very excited about it. The lineup for the film portion of the festival has just been announced and Joss Whedon’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ will debut at the festival, as well as the remake of ‘The Evil Dead‘, ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone‘, and ‘Spring Breakers‘. Plus much more. Below is the full list of movies. I can’t wait. Who’s going?
See What’s Showing at Sundance 2013!!!
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The 2013 Sundance Film Festival is in full preparation mode as it will start January 17-27 and will showcase 113 featur length films, which 98 of them are premieres from over 32 countries. Here is the full list of films that will be shown in all competitions as well as the non competition films. Hopefully it won’t be too terribly cold in Utah this year. Some of these films look AMAZING!
Boomstick’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Part 1 Movies, Music, Books
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Well it’s here everyone. Boomstick’s annual ultimate Geek Holiday Gift Guide for the holidays. So many great deals and uber cool and geeky stuff to get your loved ones and yourself this 2012 holiday season. As usual, you will be able to click on the link or picture that will take you to purchase the items. So enjoy and eat some good food and be safe out there this holiday shopping season.
Geek Deal of the Day! ‘Battle Royale’ Blu-ray Complete Movie Collection! Only $15.00! Cheapest Ever!
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Seriously, take advantage of this sale. I love these films. Plus, this is the cheapest this set has ever been. I’m so excited for you all to get the ‘Battle Royale’ films on blu-ray. I’ve owned bootlegs of these films, as well as a shitty official DVD version of these movies in the past. Over at AMAZON, they have the set for only $15.00.
The Top 20 Zombie Movies To Sink Your Teeth Into!!!
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In time for Halloween, here is our ultimate list of zombie movies. Technically there are 21 on this list, because we couldn’t do just 20. Hopefully there are a few on here that you haven’t seen, so you could possible have a zombie movie marathon and watching some zombie action you have never seen before. There are all kinds of zombie films on this list. Comedies, horror, dramas, and more. You can think of this list a survival guide to the impending zombie outbreak. Enjoy.
Bryan’s Must Own Bluray/Dvd’s For The Last Week Of September 2012!!!
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On time for the last week of September. Such a busy week and month. It only gets better in October. This week is a big week. The Avengers is out and ‘American Horror Story’. Let’s jump back right into all the goodies, shall we? As usual in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a picture-link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and bizarre tales. So click on the pictures and start saving.
Enjoy and Here We Go!!
2012 Emmy Award Winners!!!
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Below is the list of the winners for the 2012 Prime-Time Emmy Award Winners. I don’t see how ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Two and Half Men’ win anything. They shouldn’t win any kind of award when they go up against shows like ‘Mad Men’, ‘Game of Thrones’, and ‘Breaking Bad’. The Emmy judges need to be fired and never allowed to pick winners ever again. However, much congratulations to ‘Homeland’, ‘Downton Abbey’, Aaron Paul, ‘Veep’, and ‘American Horror Story’
Check Out The Trailer for Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’!!!
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So we just finished the little Q&A with Steven Spielberg and Joseph Gordon-Levitt through Google+ where they answered people’s questions about the upcoming film. And they also debuted the full trailer for the film, which looks AMAZING. It will win Oscars. The trailer is below and comes out November 9th, which is my birthday. Steven Spielberg directs Daniel Day-Lewis in “Lincoln,” a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
Boomstick Comics Turns 2 This Friday and I Have ‘Boardwalk Empire: Season 2’ To Give Away!!!
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August 31st marks the 2nd Birthday of Boomstick Comics online. To celebrate, we are giving away HBO’s 2nd season of ‘Boardwalk Empire’ on bluray. Actually, you will get the bluray+DVD+digital copy of the 2nd season. I’m looking forward to the third season starting up on September 16th. There are tons of great extras on this bluray and it looks and sounds AMAZING. HBO always does top notch home video releases.
Bryan’s Must Own Bluray/Dvd’s For The 3rd Week Of August 2012!!!
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Alright, just one day late, because there has been so much news, plus the interview, that I didn’t finish the column yesterday. But here it is in all its glory. There are some AMAZING releases this week. Bluray releases are about to get heavy and numerous, so prepare yourself. Anywho, let’s jump right in and get to all the goodies. As usual in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a picture-link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and bizarre tales. So click on the pictures and start saving.
Enjoy and Here We Go!!
Bryan’s Review of ‘Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry’!!!
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‘Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry’ is an amazing documentary that centers around the world renowned artist known as Ai Weiwei. Perhaps Weiwei is best known for his design work for the Bejing National Stadium known as The Bird’s Nest, which was the focal point for the 2008 summer Olympics. Shortly after the stadium was finished, Weiwei publicly denounced the games as Chinese propaganda by all the media not covering Bejing’s vast underclass people. Those statements put him in the public spotlight and he became under heavy scrutiny from the Chinese government, but Weiwei’s courage to stand up to the Chinese government became the main emphasis of his art.
Check Out the ‘Skyfall’ Trailer!!! 007 is Back!!!
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Some interesting and fun marketing campaign for the new James Bond film lately. If you watched the Olympics Opening Ceremony, you would have seen Daniel Craig as 007 escort the Queen of England to the Olympic stadium as they jumped out of a helicopter and parachuted into the stadium. It was hilarious. And if you have seen ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ in IMAX, you would have been treated to a few minutes of ‘Skyfall’. Well, here is the new international trailer which is all sorts of cool. Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Javier Bardem, Ben Whishaw, Helen McCrory and Judi Dench star in the Sam Mendes-directed spy thriller which comes out in theaters on November 9 (my birthday).
Bryan’s Must Own Bluray/DVD’s For The 4th Week Of July 2012!!!
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All caught up now. I feels good, doesn’t it? Not a ton of stuff this week, however the new Star Trek Next Generation blurays came out today. We have been talking about those for months now, and they are finally here. They look fucking phenomenal. Anywho, let’s jump right in and get to all the goodies. As usual in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and bizarre tales. So click on the pictures and start saving.
Enjoy and Here We Go!!
Los Angeles Film Festival Winners Announced!!! ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Wins Audience Award!!!
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Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Los Angeles Film Festival and the Spirit Awards, announced the jury and audience award winners for the 2012 Festival The LA Film Fest ran from Thursday, June 14 to Sunday, June 24 in downtown Los Angeles. The two top juried awards are the Narrative Award and Documentary Award, each carrying an unrestricted $15,000 cash prize funded by Film Independent, for the winning film’s director. The Narrative Award recognizes the finest narrative film in competition at the Festival and went to Pocas Pascoal for the North American Premiere of All is Well, with an Honorable Mention going to Dominga Sotomayor’sThursday Till Sunday. The Documentary Award recognizes the finest documentary film in competition at the Festival and went to Everardo González for the U.S. Premiere ofDrought. The award for Best Performance in the Narrative Competition went toWendell Pierce, Emory Cohen, E.J. Bonilla and Aja Naomi King for their performances in the World Premiere of Joshua Sanchez’s Four. The LA Film Fest also awarded an unrestricted $5,000 cash prize to each short film category.
The Ultimate Zombie Movie Guide!!! In Honor of Zombie Jesus Day!!!
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Zombie Jesus Day is here and what better way to celebrate than watch your favorite Zombie films. Hopefully this list will show you some zombie films that you haven’t heard of before and give you a little bit of geeky insight into your favorite horror flesh eater movies. I know every year, we here at Boomstick HQ broil tons of Crawfish and watch loads of zombie movies. Here is a list of some you might enjoy.
Geek Deal of the Day!!! ‘Battle Royale’ Complete Collection Bluray!!! 64% Off!!! Only $17.99!!!
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I’m so excited to get the ‘Battle Royale’ films on blu-ray. I’ve owned bootlegs of these films, as well as a shitty official DVD version of these movies in the past. Now, all will be right with these official bluray releases. Over at Familyvideo.com (made me laugh), they have the set for only $17.99. That is 64% Off. Amazon.com is selling it for $31.99 right now. So take advantage and get it for $17.99. It comes out tomorrow. Thanks for the tip, Joel.
Criterion Collection Releases For March and April 2012!!!
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Criterion has announced some great titles to be released in the months of March and April of 2012. Some great classics on Blu-Ray. Below you can see all the extras and synopsis of each film. Also a link to pre order the titles listed. Enjoy. Especially looking forward to ‘Harold and Maude’. Click on the images to pre-order.
Bryan Reviews ‘Degrassi’ The Complete 10th Season!!! (A DVD Review)
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I remember watching Degrassi growing up way back when it first started. It has changed quite a bit in its 10th season but the core of the stories are still there. I remember when Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes (Jay and Silent Bob) got involved with the Degrassi franchise. This 10th season had 44 episodes and was previously known as Degrassi: The Next Generation but dropped ‘The Next Generation’ part for this 10th season. This was quite fun to watch, but I’d imagine teens and pre teens would enjoy it more than I did.
HIT ACTION SERIES ‘STRIKE BACK’ RETURNS TO CINEMAX FOR SEASON TWO IN 2012!!!!
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One of Cinemax’s first original series gets picked up for a second season. ‘Strike Back’ will be back in 2012 with brand new episodes. Ten episodes to be exact. Production is expected to begin in South Africa early next year. Kudos to Cinemax for finally getting in the original programming game. It’s a tough to compete with HBO and Showtime right now. Hopefully Cinemax will do more genre series. That’s what I would like to see.
Find Out What Happens On The First Few Episodes of ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Season 2!!!
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Episode #14: “Ourselves Alone”
Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Oct. 2 (11:00 p.m.), 4 (11:30 p.m.), 5 (8:00 p.m.) and 8 (10:45 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Oct. 3 (10:00 p.m.), 6 (11:40 p.m.), 7 (9:00 p.m.), 9 (2:00 p.m.) and 13 (10:00 p.m.)
Concerned about losing his grip on Atlantic City, Nucky (Steve Buscemi) deliberates a countermove while trying to learn who in his inner circle betrayed him. As agents scour the Treasurer’s office for incriminating evidence, Margaret (Kelly Macdonald) strikes a pose from the past to help Nucky avoid further trouble in the present. In New York, Arnold Rothstein (Michael Stuhlbarg) puts Jimmy (Michael Pitt) on hold, but Meyer Lansky (Anatol Yusef) and Lucky Luciano (Vincent Piazza) loom as possible trading partners. Chalky (Michael Kenneth Williams) is badgered in prison by Dunn Purnsley (Erik LaRay Harvey), a jailmate with an ax to grind; Owen Sleater (Ted Rooney), an advance man for Irish nationalist John McGarrigle (Ted Rooney), scouts the Thompson residence; the Commodore (Dabney Coleman) introduces Eli (Shea Whigham) to “the men who made this city.”
Written by Howard Korder; directed by David Petrarca.
BRYAN’S MUST OWN BLURAY/DVD’S FOR THE 2nd WEEK OF SEPTEMBER!!!
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A giant week for releases. Heck, a giant month for blu-ray and DVD releases. And it only gets better in October, so let us jump right in and get to all the goodies. Some of the must own blu-rays include ‘Thor’, ‘Citizen Kane’, plus some other goodies. As usual, in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and sales.
Enjoy and Here We Go!!
BRYAN’S MUST OWN BLURAY/DVD’S FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER!!!
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Wow. September already. Almost October. That means all horror movies 24/7. And tons of horror movie releases. Wow 2011 has gone by fast and with tons of great bluray/dvd releases. But anyway, there are some decent releases this week, so let us jump right in and get to all the goodies. Some of the must own blu-rays include ‘Raising Arizona’, ‘If…’ Criterion Collection, plus some other goodies. As usual, in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and sales.
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Josh Brolin To Star In Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ Remake!!!
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FUCK YES!!! “Brolin will topline the Mandate Pictures redo, which begins production in March. Brolin, who just wrapped Men in Black 3 with Will Smith.” It has been said before that Josh Brolin was on the short-list for this film. Well now it is official.
Ray Bradbury And Mike Medavoy Team For Ray Bradbury’s ‘Dandelion Wine’!!!!
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Mike Medavoy and Doug McKay, Vice-President of Production at Phoenix Pictures, have teamed up with legendary writer Ray Bradbury, RGI Productions’ Rodion Nahapetov (who is penning the screenplay), and producer Natasha Shliapnikoff to produce the feature film adaptation of Bradbury’s classic novel “Dandelion Wine.”
BRYAN’S MUST OWN BLURAY/DVD’S FOR THE THIRD WEEK OF JULY!!!
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On time today. WOO-HOO! Well anyway, this is a pretty great but small week for releases so let us jump right in and get to all the goodies. Some of the must own blu-rays include ‘Criterion’s The Music Room’, ‘Amelie’, plus some other goodies. As usual, in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and sales.
Enjoy and Here We Go!!
Geek Deal of the Day!!! ‘The Godfather’ Trilogy On Blu-ray!!! 60% Off!!!
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Here is one hell of a geek deal. ‘The Godfather’ Trilogy for 60% off. It normally sells for $125.00, but now through us and AMAZON, get it for only $49.99. Now I know Godfather III gets a bad rap, and it is nowhere near the quality of the third film, but compared to most trilogies or even movies, Godfather III is pretty great.
COMIC BOOK RELEASES FOR THE LAST WEEK OF MAY!!!
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Here are this weeks new releases for MAY 25th. Click HERE TO find some of the available titles!!
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BRYAN’S BLURAY/DVD PICKS FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY!!!
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A huge week for releases which includes some Criterions, Green Hornet, and Ip Man 2 plus some other goodies. As usual, in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and sales.
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COMIC BOOK RELEASES FOR THE LAST WEEK OF APRIL!!!
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Here are this weeks new releases for April 20th. Click HERE TO find some of the available titles!!
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BRYAN’S BLURAY/DVD PICKS FOR THE 4TH WEEK OF MARCH!!!
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A pretty good day for releases. Some solid gold classics along with some great exploitation films and of course Ernest. Lots of fun with the column.
As usual, in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and sales.
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G. Love and Special Sauce at the House of Blues
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G. Love & Special Sauce is an alternative, blues, hip hop band from Philadelphia. They are known for their unique, “sloppy”, and “laid back” blues sound that encompasses classic R&B.
G. Love (Garrett Dutton) plays several different guitars during a set including one with a “G” engraved in the wood. He also plays the harmonica to add that blues feel into his songs.
You can tell G. Love loves to perform and has fun while doing it! He always does some impromptu free-styling during his set and invites crowd participation. Since this is March Madness, he decided to rap about basketball and then even mention Dirk Nowitzki – being in Dallas, it was like a little shout out to the city he was performing in. The crowd seemed to enjoy the personal touch.
‘Layla’ Still Has You On Your Knees 40 Years Later
Since the birth of recorded music there are very few albums in the world worthy of being purchased at least five times in your life with the advent of a new format. Fortunately, like a finely aged double-malt whiskey, Derek & The Dominos’ “Layla & Other Assorted Love Songs” is one of those albums, and this year it is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a slew of deluxe multi-format packages, prodding die hard Eric Clapton and rock n’ roll fans to buy it just maybe one more time.
Bluray/DVD Releases For the Last Week of January and 1st Week of February!!!!
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Hi ladies and gents. Sorry this is a tad bid late from last week, but rest assured this week is on time and should be from now on. Tons of great releases these past couple of weeks. A few are exclusive only to Best Buy and I believe one or two on the list made my top 10 list of films of 2010.
As usual, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and sales.
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Bluray/DVD Releases For The Past Four Weeks + This Weeks Releases On Time!!!
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Sorry for the lack of this column over the past few weeks. Been so busy with the holiday season, the website moving to different bigger servers, planning on some big contests and info to dish out to yall, and a few other surprises here and there. But alas, the Bluray/DVD column is back on track and will be out weekly again. So i hope you enjoy this abundance of releases. Tons of great stuff here.
As usual, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and sales.
Enjoy and Here We Go!!
ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2010!!! “MUSIC”
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Hi folks. Are you read for the ultimate Gift Guide? Are you read to see what cool items you can purchase for that special someone, even if it is for yourself, that will just rock your world? Well this is the ultimate gift guide for the holidays in the year 2010.
*UPDATED* BLURAY/DVD RELEASES FOR THE 1ST WEEK IN NOVEMBER
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November is already here. I cannot believe this year has gone by this fast. I hope you all had a great Halloween and have some great pictures dressed up as your favorite character.
Top 133 Films of the Last Decade #’s 84-69
Hey, Bryan here, with the next part of the list of the Top 133 Films of the past decade. Sorry it has been delayed here recently. With all the news, movie premieres, being out of town, running the comic book biz, and writing new scripts, I have simply not had the time to get more films added to this list. So hopefully from now on, I will be able to get this list knocked out every day or two. Thank you for your patience. This is list #’s 84 – 69. Enjoy it. As usual, you will get the title of the film and the year of release, plus a mini review/memory of the film plus the link to purchase the film which gives a small donation to this site so we can continue bringing you more AWESOME news and prizes.
84_ Irreversible – January, 2003
Oh Gaspar Noe. How you have imprinted my brain with your films forever. Especially with this one. This is a frightening film on all levels. Not in the monster way, but in the sick sadistic way we are as human beings. This film is made backwards with no cuts so as to give the viewer no escape of the darkness in this film. So the film starts out with a gruesome murder and you find out why this happened. It is amazing. Tons of people walked out on this film when it premiered at Cannes.
83_ Wonder Boys – February 23, 2000
A true writer’s film. A great film about a college professor who struggles with writing his book, drinking, drugs, killing the dean’s dog, and having an affair with his wife and stealing Marilyn Monroe’s coat. It is a solid film with Robert Downey Jr., Tobe Maguire, and Michael Douglas.
82_ Dog Soldiers – May 10, 2002
A kick ass Werewolf movie from the director of The Descent and Doomsday. A military unit is sent on some mission and the all end up dead. 2nd Special ops unit is sent out to find out what happened and they come across werewolves. Tons of great gore scenes and action sequences with some great comedic dialogue along the way. One of the great werewolf flicks.
81_ Saw – October 29, 2004
The first film that led the way for all these torture films we have seen recently. This film is on the list because this film is what it is all about making movies. Take friends who created this world and made this very tiny budget film shot over two weeks. An original story, plot, and great dialogue formed this film. It was unleashed upon the world and has spawned six more films and revived careers as well as created new ones. It is always great to see new and inventive films. And we got a new monster movie. Jigsaw. If you keep making them, I’ll keep seeing them.
80_ Watchmen – March 4, 2009
A magnificent comic book. One of the first comics that was a complete adult theme that dealt with rape, murder, and genocide. It was going to be very difficult to adapt this comic into a film. But they did it very well. I loved almost every aspect of this film. They got it mostly right. The filming is beautiful, the acting by Jackie Earle Haley is top notch, and the fight sequences are amazing. See it if you haven’t already. Another great one by director Zack Snyder.
79_ Eastern Promises – September 14, 2007
A follow up to History of Violence with same director Cronenberg and actor Viggo Mortensen. A Russian teenager living in London who dies during childbirth leaves clues to a midwife in her journal that could tie her child to a rape involving a violent Russian mob family. What a great film. Extremely violent and what a knife fight scene in a shower. WOW.
78_ Hero – August 27, 2004
I saw this film a couple years before it was released in the USA. This is one of the most beautiful films you will ever see. Picture Lord of the Rings epic, but with a Japanese dynasty war twist. A series of Rashomon-like flashback accounts shape the story of how one man defeated three assassins who sought to murder the most powerful warlord in pre-unified China. You haven’t seen anything like it.
77_ One Hour Photo – August 21, 2002
Wow. Does Robin Williams do an exceptional job at creeping me the fuck out? YES YES YES. This film is ungodly awkward and tense. Robin Williams plays a photo clerk at a supermarket who develops all the customers photos. Only problem is he has an unhealthy obsession with his customers by stalking them, breaking into their homes, and posting their pictures all over his apartment walls. CREEPY. Stellar performance.
76_ A Mighty Wind – April 16, 2003
Another gold gem from Christopher Guest. This mockumentary is about folk music bands reunited for a one night celebration and the lives they have been living and the anticipation and set up before the big event. The music is just phenomenal and the comedy is top notch. Love this film. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing one of the bands live in concert. BRAVO.
75_ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – June 4, 2004
The third film in the Harry Potter series is my favorite still. It is the most beautiful of all of them so far and it is directed by Alfonso Cuaron of Children of Men and Y Tu Mama Tambien fame. I love this story in particular because it deals with time travel and the relationships of the kids growing up. Coming of age sort of thing. I love all these films and this one is at the top of the list.
74_ Spider-Man 2 – June 30, 2004
The amazing sequel that was just as good or better than the first film. Loved it. Doc Ock is awesome. I love the references to Evil Dead and Army of Darkness in this film.
73_ Ocean’s 11 – December 7, 2001
The remake from the rat pack days with an outstanding cast. This film is so much fun and spawned two sequels. What works most with these films is the interaction and chemistry between the whole gang. They are like a big family. It makes you feel good. The twists and comedic dialogue are amazing. I wish for more, but sadly no more. RIP Bernie Mac.
72_ The Descent – August 4, 2006
A scary film from Doomsday and Dog Soldiers director. This film seriously freaked me out. It is a spelunking film. So take an extreme claustrophobic atmosphere and add monsters to the equation. I did most certainly sweat during seeing this film. No men in this film really. Tons of chicks kicking ass. Tons of gore and scares. See it.
71_ Casino Royale – November 17, 2006
The revamp of the James Bond series is GLORIOUS. The last several have been silly, boring, and unentertaining. Finally someone came into the series and made badass again. Daniel Craig brings a new life to James Bond. I was glas to see him starting out as not a 00 agent and working his way up in the ranks. It was also good to see Bond get his ass kicked and not be afraid to get dirty and violent. I am looking forward to more James Bond films.
70_ King Of Kong – August 17, 2007
One of the greatest documentaries ever. And it is about getting the high score in Donkey Kong. Yes the arcade game. But this is again is a classic Good Vs. Evil story but in real life. Steve Weibe is going for the gold in beating the reigning champs high score. The reigning champ (Billy Mitchell) will not let him achieve his gold easily. Tons of shit goes on that is considered fraud and evil and betraying in this film. It is crazy as well as hilarious. GO STEVE WEIBE.
69_ Paranormal Activity – September 25, 2009
I really liked this film. Made on a $15,000.00 budget and has made millions and millions of dollars so far as well as a sequel soon, this film shows us that you do not need any special effects or gadgetry to be scary or great. Every time the couple is asleep and the famous shot of the entire bedroom and hallway comes on, I tense up and hope nothing happens, but always something does whether it be footsteps, doors opening or closing, sounds, or banging. This is a scary ghost/demon story. It definitely made me think twice about walking down the dark hall at night.
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Film Review: ‘Legend’!!