Fantastic Fest 2018 Second Wave of Motion Pictures Announced!
Fantastic Fest is one of the events that is pure bliss for any fan of genre cinema. If you love horror, sci-fi, foreign, action, and even adult-oriented movies from the 1970s, then Fantastic Fest is the place to let that freak flag fly high and be with like-minded individuals that truly appreciate the art of movies. All of the madness and fun will take place in Austin, TX starting on September 20th and run for 10 days at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar St. This year, which is the 14th annual festival of Fantastic-ness, captures the essence of the Korean movie scene with a ton of cool films being showcased from Korea, both new and old. This is something you won’t want to miss.
The second wave of movies (1st wave can be seen here) – has been announced, including the US Premiere of the upcoming sequel ‘HALLOWEEN‘ from director David Gordon Green, starring Jamie Lee Curtis, who reprises her iconic role as Laurie Strode. In addition to that, Jeremy Saulnier‘s new film ‘HOLD THE DARK‘, will have its US Premiere at the festival. Also, Gaspar Noe’s newest movie ‘CLIMAX‘, will be shown too. This is shaping up to be an amazing festival. Below is the complete list of the second wave.
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Fantastic Fest is one of the events that is pure bliss for any fan of genre cinema. If you love horror, sci-fi, foreign, action, and even adult-oriented movies from the 1970s, then Fantastic Fest is the place to let that freak flag fly high and be with like-minded individuals that truly appreciate the art of movies. All of the madness and fun will take place in Austin, TX starting on September 20th and run for 10 days at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar St. This year, which is the 14th annual festival of Fantastic-ness, captures the essence of the Korean movie scene with a ton of cool films being showcased from Korea, both new and old. This is something you won’t want to miss.
The first wave of movies has been announced, including the World Premiere of the WWII horror movie called ‘OVERLORD‘ from J.J. Abrams. In addition to that film, Fantastic Fest will host Gareth Evans‘ horror movie ‘APOSTLE‘. Gareth gave us the amazing films ‘THE RAID‘ AND ‘THE RAID 2‘, so you can expect some insane fight scenes and horrific imagery. Alos, a film called ‘THE NIGHT COMES FOR US‘, which stars the badass from those ‘RAID‘ movies will be shown, meaning Iko Uwais will stun us once again with his amazing physical skills. If you were a fan of ‘THE GREASY STRANGLER‘, the director of that movie Jim Hosking has a new film called ‘AN EVENING WITH BEVERLY LUFF LINN‘, which is being described as a David Lynch meets John Waters type of movie. You had me at Greasy Strangler.
Lastly, there are some vintage films coming through from AGFA (American Genre Film Archive), one of which has peaked my interest from the title alone – ‘MARY JANE’S NOT A VIRGIN ANYMORE‘. I have high hopes for this one. Below is the list of films with cast and crew info, along with a brief synopsis. Enjoy and hope to see you all there.
‘Last Flag Flying’ waves over Blu-ray!
‘Last Flag Flying‘ is coming to Blu-ray on January 30th and will be available digitally on January 16th. The film is directed by Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused, Everybody Wants Some, Boyhood) and stars Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston, and Laurence Fishburne, and is based on Darryl Ponicsan’s book of the same name. The movie focuses on three older men who all served in Vietnam together. Fast forward many years later, they are all reunited when one of their son’s has died in the Iraq war and they road trip to bury the fallen. It’s a different kind of movie for sure in Linklater’s list of movies, but he proves that he can tackle any subject, even if it isn’t as silly or fun as the above mentioned films of his. There will be audio commentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, and more included on this Blu-ray. Below is more information on the release.
Final Wave of Programming For Fantastic Fest Is Here!!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse is THE place to be for the avid film-lover. We’ve got the final wave of programming for Fantastic Fest which also includes world premieres of WHEELMAN and WORLD OF TOMORROW EPISODE TWO: THE BURDEN OF OTHER PEOPLE’S THOUGHTS, screenings of THOROUGHBRED, JUPITER’S MOON and PROFESSOR MARSTON & THE WONDER WOMEN, and the 10-year anniversary of the infamous Fantastic Debates… plus much more!
Fantastic Fest 2017 Announces its First Wave of Programming!
Hi everyone, Bryan here…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, it’s not Christmas, but rather movie-lover Christmas, because the best film festival of all time – FANTASTIC FEST is up on us. We have the first wave of programming to get you all excited and up in arms about attending this year. If you love films more than life itself, then FANTASTIC FEST is the festival for you. It has everything you could possible want, including horror, sci-fi, action, foreign, documentary, and even adult movies. I’m looking at you X-Rated Supermarket. This year is looks incredible with some excellent films on the block right now. Below is the official press release.
Here’s the First Wave of Fantasia International Film Festival Offerings!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
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
Second Wave Of Programming For Fantastic Fest Is Here!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
We’ve been waiting for the announcement of this next wave of programming for the one – the only, Fantastic Fest!!! It’s coming our way September 22-29 at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX.
First Wave Of Programming For Fantastic Fest 2016!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Fantastic Fest will be heading to Austin and the Alamo Drafthouse in September from the 22 – 29. They’ve adopted a theme this year that celebrates Bollywood in it’s many forms and there are more than enough genre films to thrill even the most ardent and discerning film lover. We’ve got the first wave of programming that will be highlighting the event. You want horror, mystery, fart-tracking sprites and an 18 inch penis that looks like a dead chicken? It’s all here. We will bring you the second wave as soon as it becomes available.
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!
Chloë Grace Moretz and Liev Schreiber’s ‘The 5th Wave’ Trailer Has Arrived!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Chloë Grace Moretz(‘Kick-Ass‘) , Liev Schreiber (‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine‘, ‘Salt‘), Maria Bello (‘Prisoners’, ‘A History of Violence’), Maggie Siff (‘Sons of Anarchy‘)and Ron Livingston (‘Office Space‘) star in J. Blakeson’s adaptation of Rick Yancey’s ‘The 5th Wave‘ novel set to debut on January 15, 2016.
‘Fantastic Fest’ Second Wave of Programming Looks Fan-Freaking-Tastic!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
‘Fantastic Fest‘ has released their 2nd wave of programming with a huge roster that would work as an entire film fest on its own! Add it to the first wave programming seen here, and by Jupiter’s Cock, it’s going to be exciting!!! There will be advance screenings of ‘The Martian‘, ‘High-Rise‘, ‘Green Room‘, and ‘The Keeping Room‘.
“This is a big year for genre cinema. We’re exceptionally proud to honor incredible filmmakers and welcome back some of Fantastic Fest’s favorites,” said Tim League, Fantastic Fest and Alamo Drafthouse CEO/Founder.
Sticking true to Fantastic Fest’s penchant for chaos and explosive events, they welcome Itchy-O to Austin for the first time. A blazing, 32-member aural assault from the darkest depths of Colorado, Itchy-O is a wholly immersive, musical experience on a massive scale. Said festival director Kristen Bell, “We cannot wait for them to unleash their percussive mayhem on our audience as hysteria has a welcome home at Fantastic Fest.”
See below for the full lineup of newly announced film titles for Fantastic Fest 2015. Final wave of titles to be announced shortly.
First Wave Films For Fantastic Fest Has Been Released!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX is gearing up for it’s 11th annual Fantastic Fest and as usual, they’ve released their first wave of the programming lineup for the event that has been hailed as one of the film festivals not to miss. The Drafthouse hosts not only viewings of genre-specific films but hosting writers, directors and casts of both the well-known and little-known varieties. FF takes place this year from September 24 – October 1 with a world premiere of ‘Bone Tomahawk‘ set for closing night with Kurt Russell, cast and crew to attend.
‘Point Break’ Making Waves With First Official Trailer!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
The first trailer for the ‘Point Break‘ revamp is making waves. I’m not much of a fan of remakes to begin with, but when you take a Patrick Swayze movie that isn’t old enough to need re-telling and bastardize it, I get a little huffy.
Dominic Purcell To Play Heatwave In ‘Arrow/Flash’ Unnamed Series!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Remember a few weeks ago when we told you about the comic based series featuring characters from two hot shows right now, ‘Arrow‘ and ‘Flash‘? I’ve got some new casting info for the series today. Dominic Purcell boards the project where he keeps the villainous duo of Captain Cold and Heat Wave together as Brandon Routh has already joined the series. Other actors that have already signed on are Wentworth Miller, Victor Garber and Caity Lotz and comes from ‘Arrow’ creators Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Marc Guggenheim.
Guide To Wave Two Films At Fantastic Fest 2014!
Guide To Wave One Events at Fantastic Fest 2014!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Fantastic Fest is one of the best film festivals in the U.S. not to mention the biggest. Everything there is awesome and amazing. Definitely the place to go if you love genre films as they feature the newest films from all categories featuring in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action from all over. Some of the best and most loved films have had their world premieres at the festival. Hoping to take its place next to huge hits like ‘There Will Be Blood‘, ‘Zombieland‘ and ‘Apocalypto‘ is ‘Tusk‘. The oddly named flick comes from the brilliant and irreverent mind of Kevin Smith.
Classic Waxxx: Ringo Starr “Old Wave”
Let’s face it. Everyone loves Ringo, the fun-lovin’ drummer from the world’s greatest rock n’ roll band, The Beatles. Admit it. You’ve got all the records with Ringo’s head circled in red like some crazed lunatic, hoping to snip a little piece of hair from his mop top if he ever crossed your path (hey, it’s happened to him before!) But, did you know Ringo made some incredible solo albums on his own?
“Old Wave”, Ringo Starr’s ninth studio album to be exact, is one of the most over-looked and underrated albums of his career. Starr enjoyed much commercial success with his post-Beatles albums, such as the self-titled “Ringo” and follow-up “Goodnight Vienna”, featuring a who’s who of rock royalty pitching in on playing and recording. However, by the time Starr recorded “Old Wave”, the scene and atmosphere of Starr’s personal life was a different story. Read the rest of this entry »
Hendrix Family Preparing New Wave of Releases
Imagine my surprise when after a crappy start to my day changed into one of the most awesome after reading the Hendrix Family is preparing yet another round of fantastic Hendrix releases, some of which I have been eagerly awaiting years for a proper release.
The month of September sees release of not one, but count ’em FOUR new and expanded Jimi Hendrix collections for your ears and eyes to feast upon, for DVD, CD and vinyl lovers.
Hendrix’s Isle of Wight performance from 1970 sees an expanded DVD release featuring special features that allows the viewer to change between multiple camera angles of the performance. Want to see Hendrix’s amazing guitar fret work up close? Now you can. The DVD also features newly unseen footage of his classic “Hey Joe”, the song that launched his career in 1966 London. This definitive expanded edition clocks in at over 180 minutes in length.
We’ve got the latest trailer for ‘Tomb Raider’!!!
Hey guys, Jana here, 
It’s a new year and we’re a few days closer to the debut of the ‘Tomb Raider‘ reboot which will hit theaters March 16. The film comes from Norwegian film director Roar Uthaug (‘The Wave‘, ‘Escape‘), while the screenplay comes from screenwriters Alastair Siddons (‘Trespass Against Us‘), and Geneva Robertson-Dworet. Her credits include some pretty big up and coming flicks like a ‘Dungeons & Dragons‘ film, ‘Captain Marvel‘, ‘Gotham City Sirens‘, and ‘M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand‘.
To carry out the visions of these filmmakers, they’ve brought an amazing cast on board. Alicia Vikander will take over the Lara Croft role, with Kristin Scott Thomas, Hannah John-Kamen, Walton Goggins, and Dominic West all lending their talents to this big-screen spectacle.
15th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival Lineup!!!
Hey guys, Jana here, 
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.
Prince is coming to the Internet!
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
Prince is coming back in a big way very shortly. After years and years of shitting all over the internet and streaming services, Prince finally joined the world and accepted that his music should be available online, and not just vinyl, cassette, and CD. Prince must have come across PornHub and thought, “this is the wave of the future.” Next thing you know, we have ‘Batdance‘ online, and that was as recent as 2015.
‘DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow’ Will Hit Blu-ray In August!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases the complete first season to ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow‘. You can pick up the season on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD August 23, 2016. Legends can be seen on ‘The CW‘ and has been re-upped to a second season. So before that debuts, you can check out the series and make sure you didn’t miss anything the first time around.
Meet Your New Lara Croft: Alicia Vikander!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Alicia Vikander is a name that has been mentioned quite a bit in the last year, her Oscar win for last year’s ‘The Danish Girl‘ was a particularly bright spot for the actress, she also appeared in seven movies in the last year, alone. She’s recently been chosen to anchor a reboot of ‘The Tomb Raider‘ and is the new face of Lara Croft.
‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ To Be Rated “R” When It Airs At Comic-Con!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Warner Bros. is rolling out the news this week when it comes to the Batman, Batfleck, the Dark Knight, the Caped Crusader, Batsy or just the Goddamn Batman. This time our Batman is not of the Affleck variety, it’s the animated hero getting the announcement.
The 10 Best Things from ‘Wrestlemania 32’ Weekend in Dallas!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here….
As I’m recovering from seven insane days of ‘Wrestlemania 32‘ in Dallas, TX., I’ve had time to reflect, contemplate, saturate, and regurgitate every I event I attended. I had my box of Booty O’s to make sure I wasn’t Booty thru the weekend, met some good people, watched some amazing matches, talked with some WWE Superstars, and lost my voice when Shane-O-Mac put his life on the line for the WWE Business. To quote a certain former WWE announcer, it was a slobberknocker of a week for sure that hit me in the solar plexus more times than I’d like to admit. WWE really did it up big this year for Wrestlemania 32. Not only did they put on several good shows, but they also broke records. There was over 101,000 people in attendance at AT&T Stadium for Wrestlemania 32, beating the previous record from Wrestlemania 3 by quite a bit. Not only that, ticket sales and merch sales were way up as well from previous years. It seems like WWE is growing exponentially with more and more fans tuning in every week. That’s a good thing. Instead of writing a recap of the entire weekend, I’ll give you some details of some of the cooler things I witnessed over the past week.
WWE: Smackdown 5/14/15 Recap!!! It’s All About Building Momentum!
Angelic Heel Once Again…
The name of the game was momentum in this week’s WWE Smackdown, which came to the WWE Universe straight out of Evansville, IN. With Payback (which can be seen on the WWE Network for FREE during the month of May) days away all of the WWE Superstars fought to gain even a little energy heading into their matches on Sunday. It was also established that while friendships continue to be strong outside the ring, inside a WWE Championship match, there are only targets. Want to know what happened? Find out now!!
WWE Raw 5/11/15 Recap!! Daddy is Home!!!
Angelic Heel Once More!
Order has been restored and Kane’s reign of terror has come to an end (or has it?) The WWE’s flagship program, RAW, invaded Cincinnati, OH in the last installment before Payback (which can be seen on the WWE Network FREE for the month of May!) The night saw all four competitors of the WWE World Heavy Weight Championship Fatal Four Way match in action, as well as the fate of the Intercontinental Championship decided. Did you miss the go home show? No worries, I got ya covered! Find out what happened NOW!!
WWE: RAW Recap! 2/16/15 Expect the Unexpected!
Angelic Heel once more…
We continued on the road home to Fastlane as WWE’s RAW hit us hard from Orlando, FL! The night treated the WWE Universe to some hard hitting brawls that have been boiling for weeks and if there is one thing that we learned from the evening, expect the unexpected. No amount of family counseling can heal the wounds from this weeks installment. Who was left bloody and who continues to ride the wave of momentum into FASTLANE (which can be seen on the WWE Network FREE for the month of February)?
WWE Raw – December 8th, 2014 Results!!
Angi S., Here…
It was a night of pageantry in Greenville, SC as WWE’s RAW was also sharing the spot light with the annual Slammy awards! The WWE Universe spent the weekend voting on their favorites, and all were tuned in to find out who would be taking home the coveted trophy and witness the go home show for the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (and Stairs)Pay Per View event this Sunday! It was an exciting night hosted by special guest, Seth Green, filled with excitement and broken tables, so let’s dive on into this week’s show!
Classic Waxxx: “The Count Basie Band with Joe Williams & The Dizzy Gillespie Band at Newport”
Like a good scotch I like a good Jazz record. Smooth, with a sophisticated bite, or with a little bit of age so as to taste and savor a bit of the barrel’s flavor and characteristics. I enjoy these these qualities in my Jazz records, too, and Verve Records has been known to be a fine label when it comes to Jazz music; sophisticated and exciting all within the same rhythm of breath and beat. Read the rest of this entry »
BRYAN’S BLURAY/DVD PICKS FOR THE 2ND WEEK OF JUNE!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
It’s a fairly good week for releases which includes Hall Pass, Unknown, Jackass 3.5, 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!!
BLURAY/DVD RELEASES FOR THE 2ND WEEK OF NOVEMBER!!!
Another week, another set of AWESOME DVD/BLURAY releases. And this week is special, for it is my brithday today and one of the best films of they year has come out today on my birthday. That is Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim VS. The World. So without any further ramblings, let us get straight to these AWESOME releases. As usual, you will get the title of the film, plus a mini review from me, plus all the info about the disc and what extras you will have on there, plus a link/picture to take you on over to amazon where you can purchase the film for a discount, which will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can keep brining you great articles and reviews. Here We Go….
‘The Evil Dead’ 4K UHD Review!
Perhaps the best horror film of all time and most certainly the most magnificent cult film of all time that gave us Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi to the world – ‘The Evil Dead‘ from 1981 is truly an extraordinary movie. This super low budget film with tons of gore spawned two sequels, a remake, and even a very successful 3-season tv series on Starz, not to mention countless toys, comics, and video games based off the film. Sam Raimi was just in his 20s when he made this movie with his family and friends, all shot on location in the middle of the woods, much to the chagrin of the actors. They powered through it and it became a huge success with big financing for a movie of this caliber and a winning review from the horror master himself Stephen King.
My Bloody Podcast #22 – Fantastic Fest 2018 and Halloween 2018!
Here is the super spectacular 22nd episode of our horror podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘My Bloody Podcast‘, where the show is related to all things HORROR! Here on this new show, Preston Barta from Fresh Fiction and the Denton Record-Chronicle and I talk about everything we love about horror movies, tv shows, and horror themed music.
My Bloody Podcast #22 - Fantastic Fest 2018 and Halloween 2018! [ 1:24:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMy Bloody Podcast #21 – ‘Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers’!
Here is the super spectacular 21st episode (all-adult) of the newest podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘My Bloody Podcast‘, where the show is related to all things HORROR! Here on this new show, Preston Barta from Fresh Fiction and the Denton Record-Chronicle and I talk about everything we love about horror movies, tv shows, and horror themed music.
My Bloody Podcast #21 - 'Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers'! [ 1:48:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMy Bloody Podcast #18 – ‘Freddy vs Jason’!
Here is the super spectacular 18th episode (barely legal) of the newest podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘My Bloody Podcast‘, where the show is related to all things HORROR! Here on this new show, Preston Barta from Fresh Fiction and the Denton Record-Chronicle and I talk about everything we love about horror movies, tv shows, and horror themed music.
My Bloody Podcast #15 – ‘Dead Alive’!
Here is the super spectacular 15th episode of the newest podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘My Bloody Podcast‘, where the show is related to all things HORROR! Here on this new show, Preston Barta from Fresh Fiction and the Denton Record-Chronicle and I talk about everything we love about horror movies, tv shows, and horror themed music.
Theatre Review: ‘The Lion King’!
Ever since ‘The Lion King’ (1994 film) debuted in movie theaters, the musical’s popularity has conquered more than just that box office. Only third in line to the thrown of Disney’s top-grossing films, it was inevitable that this animated picture would be adapted into a stage production. Satisfying the lingering hunger of audiences, ‘The Lion King’ (1997 musical) is not only Broadway’s third longest-running show, but it surpassed the film’s success as Broadway’s top-grossing musical ever. Combined with phenomenal puppetry, vibrant costumes, a sensational set design and a disreputably epic soundtrack, it’s easy to see why ‘The Lion King’ has been crowned the best. Be prepared for a royal experience—this interactive musical will pounce on your emotions and leave your heart roaring with excitement!
WWE: Braun Strowman Goes to Wrestlemania 34!
With Wrestlemania 34 just a few weeks out, the city of New Orleans is preparing for a tidal wave of wrestling superstars and their many rabid fans of all ages to partake in the cajun food, festivities, and even some good old fashioned wrestling on the grandest stage of them all – Wrestlemania. WWE is quickly stacking the card with matchups leading up to the big day, which I thought would be a good time to discuss some of the wrestler’s storylines and what we can expect on the big day. Enter Braun Strowman.
Jana’s Best of 2017!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
I know these “Best of 2017” lists should technically be published in 2017, but why would I start 2018 any differently than I lived the majority of my adult life: Procrastinating and underachieving. What can I say? That’s my wheelhouse.
For a year that put a spotlight on some of the shittiest behavior by some of the Hollywood elite, it was actually a good year for TV and movies. I didn’t limit myself in number because as I moved on with the brackets, I felt like I was making ‘Sophie’s Choice‘ on some of these, so they’re all getting in! I’m feeling my inner-Oprah here, You’ve made the list! You made the list! EVERYBODY made the list!! In order to spare myself any arguments, I’m stating up front that my picks for the “Best of 2017” are not edited in regards to scandal or hideous human behavior.
4K UHD Review: ‘Dunkirk’!
THE FILM
There’s never been a war film like ‘Dunkirk‘, which I’d say is a masterpiece in filmmaking, lead by Christopher Nolan (Inception, The Dark Knight Trilogy). Even though Dunkirk cost $150 million to make, you really wouldn’t know it, as it’s simplistic, yet grand view of the Battle and Evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940 is perfectly captured here. Dunkirk is why we still go to the movies. It’s one of the most intense movies I’ve ever seen and is one of the reasons to get out and see it in IMAX. Other war films try add sweeping music to add an emotional effect or certain camera angles to drum up more dramatic suspense.
Criterion Collection Outlines February 2018 Releases!!!
Hey guys Jana here, 
February 2018’s additions to the legendary Criterion Collection have arrived. See what you need for your collections. Just a hint, but I think you need all of them!
American Assassin 4K UHD is Coming Soon!
Written By: Bryan Kluger
‘American Assassin‘ is coming to 4K UHD and Blu-ray on December 5th, as well as Digital streaming on November 21st, which is just in time for Thanksgiving. The film stars Dylan O’Brien and Michael Keaton and is based on the fictional character and book about a first time CIA officer. There looks to be some worth-while extras, including a Q&A at the Alamo Drafthouse.
Don’t You Forget About the January 2018 Criterion Releases!
Written By: Bryan Kluger…
It will be the year 2018 in a couple short months, which bring in the New Year with tons of optimism, new slates, blossoming relationships, low-carb diets, and tons of new, exciting movies. Speaking of movies, Criterion has unveiled the first films they will release for 2018, starting in January, which looks like it’s gonna be BADASS! I mean, are we really getting ‘The Breakfast Club’ on Criterion? YES, yes we are. Does that mean we will get more John Hughes’ films in the future? Let’s hope so. Below you can read about each release.
Get Your Halloween Spook On With ‘Annabelle: Creation on Blu-ray!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and New Line Cinema invites you to face your fears when ‘Annabelle: Creation‘ arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on October 24, and on digital HD October 20.
Look What’s coming to Blu-ray from Arrow in September!
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
Arrow Video has announced their lineup for September with some excellent titles in time for Halloween. All releases come with new HD transfers and some pretty cool extras. Be sure to read all about them below and pre-order for the cheapest price. I can’t wait to watch these fun gems again.
The New GEOSTORM Trailer is Insanely Ridiculous!
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
Geostorm is a new movie coming out from Warner Bros. that looks like every disaster movie mixed in with a presidential kidnapping with King Leonidas from 300, spartan kicking the weather down on Earth from his space station. I’m not kidding. This will either be the worst movie ever made or the best movie ever made. There will be no middle ground here.
Favorite Movie Scene of the Day #3!
Hi everyone, Bryan here…
I love Woody Allen movies and I imagine there will be quite a number of scenes in this column from his films. The first one comes from Annie Hall though. This scene just speaks to me so much and I think it’s a perfect capture of two people who were once in love, but still want to be in each other’s lives, even if it can be a bit awkward. Finding something to talk about to pass the uncomfortable time, or seeing new things in your former significant other’s place that make you question what new things they’re into now that you’re gone is delightfully funny to watch.
Top 10 Ryan Gosling Scenes in Movies!
Audrey E., here….
Ryan Gosling is a true patron for the arts. Proof of this can not only be found in his selective partaking in films with telling characters, but also in his accomplished side projects. There’s his under-appreciated dark wave and gothic indie band, Dead Man’s Bones, and we can’t forget his courageous 2014 directorial debut in the fantasy drama, Lost River. He’s come a long way from his humble beginnings as a Mouseketeer on The All New Mickey Mouse Club, and despite the pressure from Hollywood to keep up appearances, Ryan concentrates on staying true to himself and what matters most: his art. Today I’ve put together a list of my Top 10 favorite Ryan Gosling performances in film and why this talented Canadian, a true 21st century James Dean, is more than meets the eye.
We’ve Got The Schedule For The Dallas International Film Festival 2017!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
The upcoming 11th edition of the Dallas International Film Festival, or DIFF, opens March 30 and runs through April 9 for 2017. The festival will celebrate the year of 1967 with a salute to films from that year and we’ve got the full schedule here.
Blu-ray Announcement and Pre-Order: ‘Teen Titans: The Judas Contract’!
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
Official Release:
Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment bring one of the most momentous Teen Titans plot-lines in comics history to animated life with the all-new, feature-length film Teen Titans: The Judas Contract. Inspired by the 1984 DC story arc from Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, Teen Titans: The Judas Contract will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on April 18, 2017.
Blu-ray Announcement: ‘Lion’!
Hi everyone, Bryan here…
For $34.99, you’re not getting much here. If they want to charge that, they will need to up the ante on the extras or make this 4K. Wait till this drops below $20 for a purchase.
The journey begins for audiences everywhere when Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company release the critically acclaimed LION on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand March 21, 2017 and on Digital HD March 7, 2017. Garth Davis’ directorial film debut garnered six Academy Award® nominations including Best Picture. The film features an astounding cast with Best Supporting Actor nominee Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire), Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), David Wenham (300), Best Supporting Actress nominee Nicole Kidman (Academy Award® winner for The Hours) and newcomers Abhishek Bharate and Sunny Pawar. Additional Academy Award® nominations include Best Music (Original Score), Best Cinematography and Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay).
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Film Review: ‘The Lure’!
Suzanne L. here…
In a mermaid tale more aligned with Hans Christian Anderson’s Little Mermaid than the less bleak Disney version, The Lure combines fairytale, horror, new wave/disco musical, and love story into a frenzied 90 minutes that still pulls off some poignant, quiet moments. Filmed in Poland, it is short film director Agnieszka Smoczynska’s first feature length project, and it is a promising effort.
We’ve Got The Final Phase of Programming For Fantastic Fest!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
We’ve got the third and final wave of programming for Fantastic Fest 2016. The Alamo Drafthouse is hosting their annual film festival this month and the films slated to appear is insane! Check out the previous announcements for the full roster of films. You can find phase one here, and phase two here, then continue reading this post for the final wave of titles.
Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy Offer Their Picks For Future Batman and Joker Animated Flicks!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Today, voice actors for one of my favorite Batman and Joker combos, Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill closed out the Labor Day convention in Canada that held capacity crowds with a hint of what the pair would like to see as future projects for their animated characters.
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.
Get Ready For The Upcoming Season Of ‘Gotham’ With The Complete Second Season On Blu-ray and Digital HD!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Warner Bros. announces that ‘Gotham: The Complete Second Season‘ will be available on Blu-ray, Digital HD and DVD August 16, 2016. Fans who can’t wait to get their hands on the second season discs will have more than just the full season two to watch, the set will include numerous in depth featurettes including the Comic-Con Panel, those are always excellent viewing.
‘The Boxcar Children’ Get Another Animated Feature!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
If you’re a fan of movies that are perfect for the whole family and/or grew up loving the literary series ‘The Boxcar Children‘, this is your day! The powers-that-be from Shout! Factory and Legacy Classics have formed a long-term partnership to create family movies that have their roots in classic and contemporary children’s book series. The first project will be, you guessed it, ‘The Boxcar Children‘ and the animated feature will be released in time to enjoy the 75th anniversary celebration in 2017.
Meet The Young Han Solo: Alden Ehrenreich!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Alden Ehrenreich has won one of the most coveted casting positions available – Han Solo. The stand-alone ‘Star Wars‘ spinoff from Disney has made a lot of waves with the buildup as to who would come out on top.
We’re About To Cross Over Into…The Twilight Zone – Remake!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Lately, there has been a rash of remakes of our favorite television series being adapted to feature films, but not too many that are simply re-making a TV series as another TV series. One that is doing that in recent memory is ‘Star Trek‘. CBS is planning to give us another incarnation of that beloved franchise that began in 1966 and has occasionally sprouted a new series while clinging to the rules and locations of the past. As of today, ‘Star Trek‘ isn’t alone, for this another show that will join it in this whole remake genre – ‘The Twilight Zone‘.
Film Review: ‘Demolition’!!
Hello Everyone, Janet W. here…
Demolition, a comedic drama, begins with a man, Davis Mitchell (Jake Gyllenhaal), who loses his wife, Julia (Heather Lind), within the opening scenes. When I initially was given this assignment, I wondered, “How could a tragedy be made well into a comedy?” I will say that Jean-Marc Vallée held it together. Read the rest of this entry »
WWE Invades Dallas, TX For WRESTLEMANIA Week!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
If you’re in Dallas this week, the stars will be shining brighter than ever. I’m talking about the stars of WWE as this is just the beginning of Wrestlemania Week! WWE will take over Dallas with events daily and dozens of opportunities to get up-close and personal with your favorite superstar, culminating in the event that we’ve spent a year building up to, the show, the big enchilada, the granddaddy of them all – WRESTLEMANIA!!!!!
‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2’ Coming To Blu-ray and DVD in April!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to purchase a copy of ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2‘, that time is now, well, in a month. Scream Factory is giving us a collector’s edition of the horror sequel by celebrated horror-master Tobe Hooper. It debuts to Blu-ray and DVD on April 19.
Documentarian Alex Gibney Is Back With ‘Zero Days’!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Director and documentary guru Alex Gibney is one name some may heard of when it comes to the specialized world of doc filmmaking and for good reason. In 2008, he won the Academy Award for Best Documentary with ‘Taxi to the Dark Side‘ and in 2006 he was nominated in the same category for ‘Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room’.
Horror Movies in 2016 To Look Out For!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
It’s 2016 and that means more and more movies will be coming out for all of us to spend all of our hard earned money on. If you’re a fan of the horror genre, here is a look at what horror movies to expect this year. This is not the ‘be all – end all’ horror movie list for 2016. There will be more that come out for sure, so keep your eyes peeled. That being said, this is a good starting guide for what to expect. There looks to be some great ones as well as some not so great ones. Let us know what excites you most.
Film Review: ‘Sicario’!
Hillary T., Here…
Sicario is spanish for “hitman.” It’s laid out for you right when the movie starts. And from that point on, it’s a gripping and menacing thrill ride. Sicario starts with FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt, in another action role, SUPERBLY done) leading a raid in Arizona on a house owned by a cartel drug lord. She mistakenly discovers in a firefight inside the house bodies buried within the walls.
Latest Bourne Villain Has Been Cast – Vincent Cassel!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Matt Damon’s return to the Jason Bourne franchise was an iffy issue if Paul Greengrass wasn’t returning to direct, as well. Luckily, both announced their return last year and the cast has been filling in steadily, since then. Tommy Lee Jones and Alicia Vikander are slated for the flick and new waves are being made today as one of the villains was announced.
‘The Iron Giant’ Re-mastered For Limited Big Screen Revival!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Fathom Events is bringing an animated family classic back to theaters so you can relive a moment from your childhood with your kids. Before he made huge waves at Disney with ‘The Incredibles‘ and ‘Tomorrowland‘, he directed a little genius of a movie for Warner Bros. named ‘The Iron Giant‘.
‘The Finest Hours’ Looks Crazy Intense!!! I Can’t Wait!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Disney just gave us a little more than a peek into ‘The Finest Hours‘. It’s a drama, it’s a thriller and it looks intense, intense as ‘A Perfect Storm‘ for my money. To go further with the comparison, they’re both based on real life events. Starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Eric Bana, Holliday Grainger and Casey Affleck.
‘Arrow’ and ‘The Flash’ On Blu-rays Announced and Detailed!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Your superhero series collection is about to grow by two seasons when the complete third season of ‘Arrow‘ and the complete first season of ‘The Flash‘become available on September 22, 2015! Warner Bros. has expertly timed the release of these two seasons to coincide with the debut of brand-spanking new episodes from ‘Arrow’s fourth season and ‘The Flash’s second season when they return from summer hiatus on The CW.
WWE: NXT 5/6/15 Recap!!! It’s All About Respect…
Angelic Heel Reporting….
It was yet another exciting night on WWE’s NXT (seen on the WWE Network FREE for the month of May) as the Superstars of Tomorrow continued on their way to NXT Takeover: Unstoppable. The night saw tensions rise as the NXT Women’s Championship match was made official, the NXT Tag Team Champions taught their number one contenders not to take them lightly and Prince Pretty attempted to extinguish the fighting spirit of Hideo Itami. Did you miss the most exciting show on Wednesday night? Find out everything that transpired now!
WWE: Smackdown 4/30/15 Recap!! Chaos Continues to Rule…
Angelic Heel Once Again!
WWE’s Smackdown came to us from Moline, Il. It was a night where chaos continued to reign and the WWE Universe witnessed insanity in a fever pitch. The WWE Tag Team Titles were defended and Nikki Bella defended her sister’s honor. Did you miss the most exciting show on Thursday night? Find out what happened now!
Jason Sudeikis To Star In Rebooted ‘Fletch Won’!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
The next reboot making waves is for ‘Fletch‘, with Jason Sudeikis set to star as the journalist. The Gregory McDonald novels provided a basis for the original 1985 film that showcased Chevy Chase as ‘Fletch‘ .
‘A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night’ Heading To DVD!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Ana Lily Amirpour’s feature debut is ready for home media release, ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night‘ tells the story of an Iranian ghost-town Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, the townspeople are unaware they are being stalked by a lonesome vampire.
NBC Gearing Up To Ease On Down The Road With ‘The Wiz’!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
NBC is attempting to bring a live musical to the airwaves, yet again. ‘The Sound of Music‘ brought in a singing heavyweight with the wide-eyed Carrie Underwood as Maria, then they attempted a second musical with the absolute shit-show that was ‘Peter Pan‘. Seriously Christopher Walken as a singing Captain Hook? Did no one pay attention to the screen-test?! Next for the peacock is ‘The Wiz‘.
Here’s the Full Lineup Of Films for the 2015 Dallas International Film Festival!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here….
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.
AMC Gives Us A Sneak Peek at the Final Episodes of ‘Mad Men’!!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
If you haven’t already done so, mark your calendars for April 5th, because that’s when the final episodes of ‘Mad Men‘ will premiere. AMC has given us a fun promo for the upcoming last few episodes of this excellent series. It’s great to see the new hairstyles and clothing that the characters are wearing as these last few episodes are set some years after the last time we saw them.
Film Review: ‘Two Days One Night’!
Paul N., Here…
The phrase “train wreck” is tossed around a lot. People love to watch train wrecks in their many forms. This might explain the onslaught of reality television shows that permeate the airwaves. However, these shows are often short lived as people slowly learn the sad truth. The Hollywood version of a train wreck is a fun roller coaster ride with many ups and downs, often resulting in a happy ending. A realistic train wreck, however, is as disturbing to watch as one might expect. Directors who attempt to go down this path must navigate that precarious line to not delve too deep in that grim realism, and instead . Two Days, One Night is certainly not a train wreck of a movie, however, it suffers from a pretty blatant identity crisis due to its shallow glimpse into much deeper ideas.
Sleater Kinney Has A Badass New Music Video!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
I’ve been a HUGE fan of Sleater-Kinney since 2000. On the old radio show in college (KJHK), we used to play their music all the time, particularly one of my favorites, “Oh!‘ off their One Beat album. This all-chick rock band is as badass as it gets in rock music. Not to mention the drummer’s name is Janet Weiss (you should get that reference). But we told you that they were releasing a new album soon, which is called ‘No Cities to Love‘, which will hit shelves on the 20th. Highly suggest you pick it up.
Jana’s Best/Worst of 2014!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
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.
Film Review: ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’!!
Janet W., Here…
Exodus: Gods and Kings opened with a brief accounting of the enslavement of the Israelites. The panoramic shots of the in progress building of Egypt’s statues, pyramids, etc. looked awesome. I hadn’t enjoyed such detail and expanse since The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Ryan Reynolds Is Back For ‘Deadpool’ Film!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
It’s happening! It’s happening! It’s finally frakking happening!!! That collective fist punch performed round the world is for the newest Marvel film announcement. Anyone remember the spectacular ending of ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine‘ in 2009 when Wade Wilson debuted some superior fighting skills and weapon bad-assery as Deadpool? I do, I’ve dreamt of it, now we get some more!
Kickstarter: ‘Haunters’ – The Haunted House Documentary Looks Amazing!!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
There is a new documentary that is currently being made called ‘Haunters‘, which is being made by Jon Schnitzer. This documentary looks all sorts of fun as it looks to be the ultimate look inside how some of the scariest Haunted Houses are made across the country. I’m not talking about real haunted houses. I’m talking about the fun Haunted Houses that we all go to during the Halloween season. Some are truly scary and some are fairly laughable. ‘Haunters‘ seems to dive into how each haunted house is made, along with the costumes, make up effects, digital effects, and actors who make a living, performing in these scary houses.
Tom Felton’s Q&A Panel From Wizard World Comic Con in Tulsa!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
If you’re not interested in attending a Comic Con just for the chance to meet a celebrity or buy your body-weight in geeky merchandise, go just for the panels. The interaction between the star and their fans is wonderful. The give and take between the two leads to your discovery that William Shatner would be awesome to play a prank on someone with, that Alan Ritchson is one of the most genuine, kind performer, or that Tom Felton is riding the Harry Potter wave in stride.
Janet’s Film Review: ‘Nightcrawler’!!
Janet W., Here…
Nightcrawler opens with the moonshining down on the city of angels, we see a thief, Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) in action. He is cutting away chain-linked fence when a security guard spots him. A bright light shines on the sunken face and wiry form of Bloom. (According to IMDB, Jake Gyllenhaal lost 20 lbs. for the role.) The rent-a-cop asks for ID, but Bloom repeatedly diverts his requests with distracting comments and questions. Bloom is a fast-talker. Cut to bargaining with a scrap metal yard foreman in an attempt to sell the copper wire and chain-linked fence Bloom had collected. The foreman doesn’t waive on his offer and resolve, but Bloom rapidly counters like a string of firecrackers pushing for better pay. The foreman refuses to give Bloom a penny more than his offer. What does Bloom do in response to this let down? He asks for a job. As plainly as he can, the foreman assures Bloom that he would never hire a thief. Scraping to make ends meet and living in squalor, Bloom is desperate for a fast track to success.
Neil Patrick Harris Will Host the 2015 Oscars!!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
Good news, everyone. Neil Patrick Harris will indeed host the 2015 Academy Award’s ceremony. He has hosted the Emmys twice and the Tony Awards four times. He has done a magnificent job at hosting these events that I’m finally glad the Oscars caught on. This will be the 87th annual Oscars and will air live on ABC on Sunday, February 22nd at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Emma Watson and Daniel Bruhl To Topline ‘Colonia Dignidad’!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Besides breaking waves with an outspoken speech about feminism, Emma Watson has inked a film deal that will pair her with Daniel Bruhl. The duo will co-star thriller, ‘Colonia‘. Watson and Bruhl will play a German couple that gets separated during the 1973 Chilean coup that saw the overthrow of president elect, Salvador Allende and the rise of future dictator, Augustus Pinochet. Daniel is kidnapped by Pinochet’s secret police, DINA and kept in a secret location called ‘Colonia Dignidad‘ (Dignity Colony) where Lena tracks him down with the help of a preacher. Soon, she finds out that the colony is a torture house and detention center.
‘Gotham’ Already A Part of Netflix’s Stable Before World Premiere on Fox!!!
Hey fanboys and girls, Jana here,
Everyone remember the hype surrounding the new prequel series ‘Gotham‘? We’ve been inundated with teasers, internet ads, and just in general talking about how awesome, or un-awesome (is that a word?) it’s going to be. I want to be hopeful, because I’m a huge fan of the bat. Love the world of Gotham City and it’s dark, iniquitous, sullen tones. I’ve always loved the Tim Burton version of the Batman films, don’t get me wrong, Nolan’s flicks were excellent in that they gave me the action I crave. But I like how the first set of movies make him a real character and not either just a 40-pack a day smoker in a cowl, or an asshole.
‘The Simpsons’ Fans UNITE…on FXX!!!
Hello all, Jana here,
You might think you’re awesome when you sit down for a marathon viewing of say the ‘Star Wars‘ films or you might get adventurous and pick ‘The Lord of the Rings‘ director’s cut trilogy. Even, I, myself have watched several seasons of ‘Supernatural‘ at one time, every summer leading up to the debut of the new season. Aren’t traditions just the best?!
Blu-Ray Review: ‘300: Rise of an Empire’!!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
THE FILM
You would think that by the look of ‘300: Rise of an Empire‘, the sequel to the 2006 hit film ’300′, director Zack Snyder had returned to make this film. Well, you’d be wrong as Noam Murro directed this, making this film his first feature film. But don’t worry, Snyder seemed to have a heavy hand and watchful eye over this film, as his handprints are all over this from his screenplay to the camerawork. It’s all here again in this prequel, side story, and sequel that features a lot of the same characters from the original. ’300′ cost $65 million to make back in 2006 and was largely made in front of a green screen. That film grossed over $457 million dollars.
Film Review: ‘Korengal’ – An Honest Glimpse into Combat Life!!
Paul N., Here…
Sequels, while common among movies, are rather unique to documentaries. Korengal picks up right where Restrepo left off, with an unabashed, honest look into the lives of American soldiers in Afghanistan. This sometimes crude documentary follows a handful of soldiers from Battle Company.
Melissa McCarthy’s Summer Comedy ‘Tammy’ Trailer Is Here!!!
Hello, Jana here,
One of the funniest people in the world today, Melissa McCarthy, just keeps the hits coming. The trailer just dropped for the upcoming movie ‘Tammy‘. I am going to love this so much! This is a 4th of July weekend comedy about a woman pushed over the edge when she’s fired from her fast food job, finds her husband cheating, and becomes a fugitive on the run with her grandma (Susan Sarandon) bound for Niagara Falls.
Zombie Guru Max Brooks’ ‘The Extinction Parade’ Adapted to Series!!!
Hello, Jana here,
Some people are riding a wave behind their parents’ fame having little to no reason to be known on their own. There are some people, like Joe Hill that use a different name so they are judged solely on their own work and not that of a well-known parent, in this case, Stephen King. There is another kind that does not change their name, but doesn’t go around waving their parents’ names around that seek success on their own. Max Brooks is in that category. Most people hear his name and immediately think ‘World War Z‘ or the book ‘Zombie Survival Guide‘. The fact that he’s the son of the fantastic and hilarious actors and filmmaker Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft is not used to elevate his success.
New Michael Jackson Album To Feature Unreleased Tracks!!!
Most of the time, when a singer dies, their new material releases screech to a halt. Granted, this isn’t always the case. Look at The Beatles and their song, ‘Real Love‘, it was released in 1996 (which just happens to be the year I graduated high school). John Lennon died in 1980, so it can be safely assumed he wasn’t in a recording studio with the other Beatles hammering out new tunes. Musicians have hours and hours of recordings of songs in various level of completion. It may be a first sing-through, something they’ve worked on but can’t get just right, or something that is nicely polished and they just don’t have room on a current album for the extra track. Releasing songs that have been previously recorded but not released can be a bit of closure for producers that worked with the act, for band mates and ultimately for fans.
Film Review: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
There are so many filmmakers out there that have given us amazing and iconic movies. From Steven Spielberg to Stanley Kubrick and from John Hughes to Danny Boyle, we have laughed, cried, and felt every perk on the emotion scale while watching movies through the years. However, some of our favorite filmmakers have lost their creative eye and ability to make quality films, while their movies earlier in their career won Oscars and pushed these directors to super stardom, but later in their career, their films have us questioning their talent while their films are met with very negative reviews across the board. It’s truly a sad day when this happens, and unfortunately it happens more often then I’d like to admit.
Film Review: ‘Pompeii’!!
Ben K., Here….
I love Pompeii. It’s a fascinating place where the past comes to life; where all one imagines of the Roman Empire is made tangible. It’s amazing to walk through ancient homes surrounded by frescoes, mosaics, restaurants, a bathhouse, a grand theater…and one need only look upward to see the cause of both Pompeii’s destruction and preservation. That vast, once fearsome volcano. Still, it is worth but a glance; the city and her ghosts will forever remain the focus of Pompeii. In his latest film, Paul W.S. Anderson gives us the opposite: a cursory glance at the people and the detailed wrath of top-billed Mount Vesuvius.
Fernando Knows What Film Will Win ‘Best Picture’ At the Oscars This Year!!!
Fernando M., Here…
Well folks, Oscar season is upon us today. OK, so it’s still pretty far out, but how can we not be thinking about it already? Especially when in this last year, only one film can truly be deemed worthy enough to win the coveted Best Picture award. I know you’re all thinking it but are too afraid to say it, so I’ll do it for you.
Disney Preps Live-Action Cruella de Vil Film !!!
Jana B., Here….
If Hollywood teaches us anything lately it’s that evil sells. Think of Disney, alone. You will be hard pressed to find any of their cash cow cartoons without an utterly evil antagonist. Which I love. It seems like you take the scary, evil guy in any horror movie and stack them against Dr. Facilier from ‘Princess and the Frog‘, or Maleficent from ‘Sleeping Beauty‘, and my favorite, although he’s far less scary – Captain Hook from ‘Peter Pan‘. I repeat. Evil sells. Every major motion picture studio and every 3rd grader with dreams of being a film maker know this, too.
’50 Shades of Grey’ Casting Announced!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Universal has just announced the two main stars to headline the movie adaptation of ‘50 Shades of Grey‘. Charlie Hunnam will play Christian Grey and Dakota Johnson will play Anastasia Steele based on the EL James novel. James made the announcement via her Twitter page.
Diamond In The Rough: ‘Sharknado’!!!
Wade D., Here….
I would like to first state that I am extremely sensitive when it comes to discussing sharknadoes. Being from Kansas, I am far too familiar with the devastation that can be caused by sharknadoes, and don’t think it’s anything that should be made light of. So imagine my surprise when my DVR didn’t record a documentary, but the movie ‘Sharknado‘ that was straight-to-TV film for the SyFy channel starring Ian Ziering (‘90210‘), John Heard (‘Home Alone‘), and Tara Reid (famous for being a mess… and ‘American Pie‘).
Film Review: 'Roman J. Israel Esq.'!