Film Review: ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’!
Liz T., here…
As I watched the latest installment in the film versions of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novels, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the irony. Never Go Back took on a new meaning. Many fans of the novels were appalled and aghast when Tom Cruise, a visual polar opposite, was cast for the lead role. The initial film was not a box office hit and many were disappointed. Watching Director Edward Zwick’s attempt at the second movie, it is apparent that mistakes in the conversion from novel to film are so extreme that, sadly, there is no going back.
read comments (0)The Trailer For ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ Is Awesome!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
The trailer for the sequel to 2012’s ‘Jack Reacher‘ is here and it looks amaze-balls! I love, love action-packed flicks and this one, like it’s predecessor, comes in hot with guns blazing. So Jack returns to his old unit headquarters and discovers he’s now accused of a 16 year-old homicide.
‘Jack Reacher 2’ Is On Its Way!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Paramount is prepping a sequel to ‘Jack Reacher‘, the Tom Cruise action thriller that came out in 2012, that was based on the series of books. Since the first film only cost a mere $57 million, but grossed over $218 million, it was only a matter of time before we heard news of a sequel being made. The new film will be based off the book ‘Never Go Back‘, which was published this year.
Film Review: ‘Jack Reacher’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
I was pleasantly surprised with the film adaptation of Lee Child‘s novel series on the character ‘Jack Reacher‘. I was sorely let down by the film adaptation of ‘Alex Cross‘, and did not want another stinker like that. Well, when you have talent like Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise, expect a strong script, great character development, and one hell of a fun thrill ride. ‘Jack Reacher‘ hits the mark in more ways than one.
Check Out the New ‘Jack Reacher’ Trailer Starring Tom Cruise, Werner Herzog, and Richard Jenkins!!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
“Six shots. Five dead. One heartland city thrown into a state of terror. But within hours the cops have it solved: a slam-dunk case. Except for one thing. The accused man says: You got the wrong guy. Then he says: Get Reacher for me. And sure enough, ex-military investigator Jack Reacher is coming. He knows this shooter-a trained military sniper who never should have missed a shot.”
AMC’s ‘Preacher’ Casts Jackie Earle Haley In Iconic Role!!!
Jackie Earle Haley Is Going To Be Showing Up Everywhere On Screen!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Jackie Earle Haley is a name you may not know off the top of your head, but I guarantee you’ll recognize his face. He’s been everywhere and he’s signing on to be more places even now! He was in ‘The Bad News Bears‘, the 1976 version with a cranky Walter Matthau, he was in ‘Watchmen‘, he even became a new generation’s Freddy Krueger in ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street‘.
New Stephen King Adaptation To Feature Samuel L. Jackson?!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Director Josh Boone, from ‘The Fault In Our Stars‘ is diving into the deep end for his next project. This could mean a few things in the world of film-making, I could be talking about his announced writing/directing gig for ‘X-Men: The New Mutants‘, but I’m not. I’m talking about not one, but two Stephen King adaptations Boone is taking on, with one of them being ‘The Stand‘. Crawl before you run, young padawan. Anyhow, the other adaptation is what’s in the news today, Boone is looking to make King’s 2014 book ‘Revival‘ the current project getting his attention.
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Are Bringing Us ‘Preacher’!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
It’s official. after a decade or more of trying to get into a movie theater or on a network, Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon’s comic book series ‘Preacher‘ has received the green-light. The project will be written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg with Sam Catlin (‘Breaking Bad‘) as executive producer and show-runner. ‘Preacher‘ will be on AMC.
‘Preacher’ is Headed To AMC, With Seth Rogen Producing?!?!?
Hi, Bryan Here….
I don’t want to believe any of this, because I’ve been hurt and burned so many times with this project, that I don’t think my mind, body, soul, and testicles can take it anymore. There have been countless attempts to adapt the comic book series ‘Preacher‘ by Garth Ennis for years now. We’ve even written about it on this site many times. Now, it seems that there is finally some steam and a new company wanting to develop this amazing and sadistic story. And that company is AMC.
Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit” Is About To Get Underway!!! Just Check Out These Pre Production Photos!!!
Hi Bryan Here…
I can’t believe it has been more then ten years since Peter Jackson unleashed his vision of Lord of the Rings on the world. It has been a long and treacherous journey in getting this film, “The Hobbit” green-lit and made. At first director Guillermo DEl Toro was attached to direct and I would have loved to have seen his vision. But alas, the main maestro is behind the camera again to finish what he started a decade ago.
Director D.J. Caruso Talks “Preacher” Movie And Some Actors Are Already Interested!!!
Hi Bryan Here…
Director D.J. Caruso (Disturbia, Eagle Eye, I Am Number Four) recently sat down with Clone Web to discuss mainly all things “I Am Number Four”, but some juicy details about the MEGA ultra violent and awesome comic book, Preacher emerged.
Film Review: ‘American Assassin’!
Dan M. here…
You can’t make an action movie like this in 2017 and expect anyone to be impressed with it. Not when studios crank out Bourne, Bond, John Wick, Atomic Blonde, The Raid, etc. Those are movies that execute things at such a high level with passable stories that at least allow you to buy into the character. Hell, even Jack Reacher had some self-awareness to it that made the shrug-worthy, ridiculous, sequel mildly enjoyable. American Assassin is an all-around pretty bad movie but it does have a few bright spots. It honestly felt like the writers watched a Bourne movie, then got high, and played 3 hours of Call of Duty on easy difficulty before putting pen to paper.
The Cabin in the Woods is Coming to 4K!
Hi everyone, Bryan here…
One of the finer horror/comedy movies to ever be released on the big screen is finally getting the 4K UHD treatment. That movie is The Cabin in the Woods, meaning we will get all those monsters and mermaids in glorious HDR. I just can’t wait to watch this all over again. The 4K release will also come with the standard Blu-ray, as well as the Digital Copy, which will release on September 5th. Below is all the information you’ll need.
Film Review: The Hunter’s Prayer!
Dan M., here….
Film Review: ‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here….
A couple of years later from ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol‘, we have Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team, consisting of Benji (Simon Pegg), William (Jeremy Renner), and Luther (Ving Rhames) on a mission to acquire a certain dangerous cargo that is about to take off in a military airplane. I’m sure you’ve seen the trailers by now to know that Tom Cruise did indeed do his own stunts again, including actually hanging off the edge of airplane as it took off high in the sky. This is the opening scene to ‘Rogue Nation‘, the fifth film in the ‘Mission Impossible‘ franchise that ignites the bomb and iconic theme song.
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.
Three Quick Questions with Jai Courtney!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
I had the extreme pleasure of talking with actor Jai Courtney, who was in ‘A Good Day To Die Hard‘, ‘Jack Reacher‘, and ‘Divergent‘. We asked him three quick questions which were: ‘What is the best thing he looks forward to when he makes a movie?’ ‘What is his most thrilling music experience?’ ‘What are some of his favorite scenes in movies?’ It was a fun quick interview in Dallas, TX. and please check out ‘Divergent‘. And be sure to read my REVIEW of ‘Divergent‘ by clicking HERE!! Enjoy the quick interview!
In The News: Volume 16
Hi, Bryan Here…
Here is our 16th segment of ‘In The News’, where we discuss all of the fun, interesting, and bizarre stories that have come out of film, television, video game, music, and theatre industries. There is a wide variety of topics we bring up here ranging from ‘Jack Reacher 2‘, ‘Batman VS. Superman‘, Wonder Woman, a ‘Game of Thrones‘ video game, and much much more. Enjoy the show.
Chris McQuarrie To Direct ‘Star Blazers’ Based On The 70’s Sci-Fi Anime Series!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Here is some awesome news. Writer/Director Christopher McQuarrie has just signed on to write and direct ‘Star Blazers‘, a live action adaptation of the 1970’s animated TV series set in space. McQuarrie, Josh Klein, David Ellison and Dana Goldberg will produce, while Shouji Nizhizaki and Paul Schwake will be exec producers.
Edgar Wright’s ‘The World’s End’ Blu-Ray Announced!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Five middle-aged friends set out to relive a beer-fueled odyssey from their youth, and end up in an epic battle to save humankind in the outrageous comedy The World’s End, available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, including Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™, DVD and On Demand on November 19, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Now fans can truly watch The World’s End anywhere, on any device!
Film Review: ‘Oblivion’
Hi, Bryan Here….
It’s been a great couple of years for science fiction fans. The sci-fi genre has shown its big head again, and the masses have seem to be eating it all up. No matter what your opinion on a particular sci-fi film of recent, you can’t deny that the genre is back with a vengeance. Films like ‘Looper’ brought the future and time travel aspects to a great level of entertainment, whereas ‘Cloud Atlas’ made us think and at times confused us as to what was going on. None the less, it was a giant spectacle on screen, much of like we have seen many times before.
Film Review: ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
We’re back for another installment of the action packed ‘Die Hard‘ series, the fifth chapter in the series that has spanned twenty-five years. We’ve followed John McClane to the top of a skyscraper, 50,000 feet in the air on a jumbo jet, a cat and mouse chase around a metropolitan area, and even cyber terrorism. Prior to the screening, I even thought “Haven’t we already said all we need to say with this John McClane character?” Needless to say, ten minutes into the film, I found myself grinning ear to ear and holding on to both armrests ready for a highly entertaining thrill ride. ‘A Good Day to Die Hard‘ might lack in story structure, but completely makes it all up with its intense action sequences and two solid performances by Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney.
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.
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.
Film Review: ‘A United Kingdom’!!
Hello Everyone, Janet W. here…
Set in the late 1940s London and the country of Botswana (formerly the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland), A United Kingdom, is a love story in the spirit of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Society has many ways to try to separate a couple that crosses the barrier and exemplify love is love. Whether it says you cannot be that person because they are from the wrong family, different caste, or, as in this case, of different races, people of vision for a better world have struggled against Society. Sir Seretse Goitsebeng Maphiri Khama (David Oyelowo), was soon to become King of Botswana when he first laid eyes on Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), a white British woman. The love they come to have for each can either cripple the nation of Botswana or be its champion. Read the rest of this entry »
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 »
Own The Middle Earth 6-Film Collection November 1st!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
If the name Peter Jackson makes your heartbeat quicken and causes your imagination to bolt into overdrive, then this news is for you! What’s better than watching any of Jackson’s epic adventure films from Middle Earth? Watching those movies with all the special features that this 6-film collection will offer! The Middle-Earth 6-Film Collection on will be available as a Limited Collector’s Edition Box Set and a Theatrical Collection from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. November 1st is the day this magnificent collection will be released to the masses!
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!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
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 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.
Film Review: ‘Whiplash’!!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here….
Big sacrifices and the desire to be the best in the world with your skill and art form is both questioned and put to the test in writer/director Damien Chazelle’s phenomenal jazz-infused film ‘Whiplash‘. This movie is focused on jazz music, but closes in on what one individual will go through to be the best in the world with the difficult question being, “Is it worth it?”
Sara O. Reviews ’20 Feet From Stardom’!!!
Sara O., Here….
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to sing back up for some of the world’s greatest artists, Morgan Neville’s ‘20 Feet from Stardom‘ gives you a first-hand look. Sometimes humorous, often heartbreaking but entertaining throughout, Neville uses a series of interviews that span the decades to tell that story and include archival footage of Phil Spector, Sting, Mick Jagger and Bette Midler—just to name a few.
Here is the Complete List of Films for the 2013 Dallas International Film Festival!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
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.
Bryan’s Must Own Bluray/Dvd’s For The 1st Week Of August 2012!!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
A tad late bringing this past week’s cool blu-ray picks to you, but it’s here and this coming week’s releases should be on time later today. There are some great child-hood nostalgic films for this week. It was a delight. 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.
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Take a Look at the Toronto International Film Festival Slate!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
The Toronto Film Festival is coming up quickly and it looks like it is going to be one for the books. ‘Looper’ is going to open up the festival with several other centerpiece films that strike my fancy. Two of them include Joss Whedon’s Shakespeare film ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, and Terrence Malick’s new film, ‘To The Wonder’. Can’t wait. Below is the official press release. Who’s going? Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival, made the first announcement of films to premiere at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival. Films announced include titles in the Galas and Special Presentations programmes. The announced films include 17 Galas and 45 Special Presentations, including 38 world premieres.
See What Happens on the Next Few Episodes of HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
From Terence Winter (Emmy®-winning writer on HBO’s The Sopranos) and Oscar®-winning director Martin Scorsese, Boardwalk Empire is set in Atlantic City in 1920 at the dawn of Prohibition. The series chronicles the life and times of Enoch Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi), the city treasurer whose double role as politician and bootlegger makes him the city’s undisputed czar at a time when illegal alcohol has opened up highly lucrative opportunities for rumrunners and distributors. In a city defined by notorious backroom politics and vicious power struggles, Nucky must contend with ambitious underlings, relentless Feds, rival gangsters — including Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano and Al Capone — and his own appetite for women, profits, and power.
What Films Got Into Toronto Film Fest 2011??? Find Out Here!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
“The 2011 Toronto Film Festival has unveiled the first part of its slate, and announced that the Davis Guggenheim-directed U2 documentary From The Sky Down will open the festival, which will run from Sept. 8-18.” In addition to U2, there are quite a bit of amazing sounding films. Below is the official list of films that have already been locked into place for the festival. Tons of stars and great sounding movies.
Comic Book Releases For the 1st Week Of March!!!
Hi Bryan Here…
Here are this weeks new releases for March 2nd. Click HERE TO find some of the available titles!! Enjoy.
Bluray/DVD Releases For The Past Four Weeks + This Weeks Releases On Time!!!
Hi Bryan Here…
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!!
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