’30 Rock’ Doing Another Live Episode!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Alec Baldwin talked with Extra today and said that next month, ’30 Rock’ will do another live episode. It will air April 26th. The first live show they did was was filmed on October 14th, 2010 and broadcast live twice. The two separate recordings resulted in a live telecast of the episode to American viewers in both the West and East Coast, to ensure both would get a live performance.
read comments (0)“30 ROCK” TO PREMIERE 5 NIGHTS A WEEK IN NATIONAL BROADCAST SYNDICATION!!!
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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — September 8, 2011 — Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning comedy “30 Rock” is set to debut 5 Nights A Week in national broadcast syndication starting Monday, September 19th. Each laugh-out-loud episode can now be seen on local broadcast stations nationwide (check local listings or go to www.30Rock5NightsAWeek.com for times and stations.)
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Theater Review: Dallas Summer Musicals presents ‘[School of Rock the Musical]’!!
Hello Everyone, Janet W. here…
From the great musical maestro, Andrew Lloyd Webber comes new music to rock you out of your seat. Dallas Summer Musicals presents School of Rock the Musical, based on the film of the same name. Jack Black made you laugh to your core in the lead role, Dewey. Dewey (Rob Colletti) wants nothing more than to become a rock star. He is a leech seemingly stuck permanently to his best friend, Ned’s (Matt Bittner), backside. Much to the dismay of Ned’s girlfriend, Patty (Emily Borromeo), who wants Dewey to grow up and contribute to the household. Faced with the threat of eviction, Dewey assumes Ned’s identity as a substitute teacher for the elite, posh Horace Green Preparatory School. Wackiness ensues and so does your good time!
The Ultimate Guide to WWE SummerSlam 2018 – Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns!
The big summer blockbuster is almost here. I’m not talking about Tom Cruise jumping from building to building either. I’m talking about WWE’s 31st annual SummerSlam PPV of entertainment and pro-wrestling, which is set to take place on August 19th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn New York and can be watched live in HD on the WWE Network for $9.99 a month or for free if you’re a new subscriber. Over the next few days, our writer Angi and I will be conjuring up some entertaining pieces about each match at SummerSlam 2018. We’ll cover each WWE Superstar, the background of the match, the odds of winning, and what to look out for in each match.
Media-Ocrity #80 – Avengers: Infinity War, Movies Where the Villain Wins, The Rock and Kevin Hart!
We have a very fun 80th episode of our fun podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘Media-Ocrity‘, where the show is just – okay. Here on the show, we focus strictly on horror/sci-fi, comic books, and video games – basically all the fun stuff that tickles your fancy. In our 80th episode, titled ‘Evil Will Always Triumph, because Good is Dumb‘, we discuss the upcoming new ‘Halloween‘ film, Apu from the Simpsons, and a spoiler free Avengers: Infinity War review. We also talk about the best films where the villain wins and we also bring back the pitch a remake with The Rock and Kevin Hart. It was so much fun. This episode is guaranteed to thrill you, chill you, and fulfill you. I am joined pop-culture wizard Jonathan Atterbury and comic book artist Jeremy Megert.
Media-Ocrity #48 – Philosophical Movies, George Romero, The Rock For President!
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
We have an incredible 48th episode of our fun podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘Media-Ocrity‘, where the show is just – okay. Here on the show, we focus strictly on horror/sci-fi, comic books, and video games – basically all the fun stuff that tickles your fancy. In our 48th episode, titled ‘The Rock gets Philosophical George Romero’s Zombies‘, we talk about animated TV shows we want to see turned into Live Action series, if the Rock ran for President, George Romero and Martin Landau, The Umbrella Academy, the best philosophical movies, and much more. It was so much fun. This episode is guaranteed to thrill you, chill you, and fulfill you. I am joined pop-culture wizard Jonathan Atterbury and comic book artist Jeremy Megert.
‘Gotham City Sirens’ Will Rock Theaters Soon!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Margot Robbie and director David Ayer are back together, the last time this happened, the world received ‘Suicide Squad‘. The next venture is even more of a daunting task, and that is ‘Gotham City Sirens‘. I’ll assume that not everyone eats, sleeps and breathes DC comics and I’ll slow it down. DC is the comic book world I prefer to live in, I like dark, deep, broody, melancholy atmospheres, and I’m not entirely certain the sun ever hits the center of Gotham City, but I’m ok with that. Marvel is too bright and flashy and, just not me.
Multi-Media Men Ep. 63 – ‘Birdemic’, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’, Horror Television Episodes!
Hi everyone, Bryan here…
The Multi-Media Men Podcast is back with another episode, marking a return of the show since earlier this year. Expect more. This is Episode #63. It was a lot of fun to say the least as Wade Davis and myself discussed the remake of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show‘, the amazing films ‘Birdemic: Shock and Terror‘ and ‘Birdemic II: The Resurrection‘, aldong with some suggestions of some Halloween episodes of your favorite TV series! Enjoy the show.
Disney Will Fly Again With ‘The Rocketeer’ Sequel!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
If you’ve been wanting more of Disney’s ‘The Rocketeer‘ you’re in luck! We’ve discovered that the company is looking at a sequel-reboot of the property to be titled ‘The Rocketeers‘. The project will comply with current the demand for diversity and will be anchored by a black female character.
Desert Trip Fest aka Oldchella Will Rock The Desert in October!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
If you are in the mood for a trip to the desert coupled with some of the greatest musicians that have ever walked the earth, you have about 5 days to wait to order tickets to the “concert of the century” for Desert Trip Fest in Indio. This is a 3-day festival that brings some of the greatest names in rock and roll together for the first time.
Rocky Horror Show Casting **Update Tim Curry Is Back!**
Hey guys, Jana here,
Fox has been casting their live musical of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show‘ for quite some time now. The network has chosen RHPS for a follow-up to what will likely be a big success when ‘Grease: Live‘ debuts January 31. If you’re curious who’s doing the Time Warp, keep reading.
Laverne Cox To Star As Frank-N-Furter In Fox’s ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’!!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
We’ve known for a while now that Hollywood was trying to remake ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show‘. We’ve seen various iterations on the cult icon film from ‘Glee‘ to ‘The Simpsons‘, and even recently, MTV and Fox is trying to put their spin on the classic musical. Fox’s version is gaining steam though as Laverne Cox (‘Orange is the New Black) has just been cast as Frank-N-Furter, which was originally played by Tim Curry in the original film and stage play.
WWE: If you Smell What ‘The Rock’ is Cookin’!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
Good news, to the millions….and MILLIONS of Rock fans. The Rock has been busy as of lately. Well, I think he’s always busy, as he has about a dozen movies coming out, his HBO show, and too many to count upcoming projects, including a remake of ‘Big Trouble in Little China‘. We’re still waiting on him to play a live-action Johnny Bravo, but it looks like WWE has moved The Rock from their alumni website to their active roster.
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ 40th Anniversary Pack Is Madness!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
When you hear the term “cult movie” few have embodied that idea more than ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show‘ from 1975, it seems such a short time ago, but the awesome alien flick is actually turning 40! That doesn’t even seem possible! To celebrate such an auspicious anniversary, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is re-releasing the original midnight-movie in a special commemorative Blu-ray/DVD package on September 22nd with as many special features as can antici-
80’s Arcade Game ‘Rampage’ Receiving Big Screen Treatment With The Rock!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Remember the arcade game from the mid-80’s called ‘Rampage‘? You know, the one that let 3 people play at once, each being a different giant monster that terrorized a city with the clever thought of “Smash. Bash. Trash?” Well, it’s being re-tooled for the big screen by New Line and producer Beau Flynn, part of the team who made the recent hit, ‘San Andreas‘.
WWE: Stone Cold Steve Austin v. Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 32??
Mike P., Here…
We’re back. After roughly 15 years of irrelevance, with a couple exceptions for UFC defections and mass murders, It’s all happening. Austin. Lesnar. Wrestlemania 32. Wrestling is cool again.
A ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ Remake, Starring The Rock?
Hi everyone, Bryan Here….
Okay, let me get this straight. Out of all the remakes Hollywood wants to do, why are we tackling ‘Big Trouble in Little China‘? I really hope this is a mere rumor, but The Wrap is reporting it, and it seems some industry professionals are confirming this. But yes, 20th Century Fox wants to remake the iconic 80s film that starred Kurt Russell and was directed by John Carpenter.
WWE: RAW Recap! 3/30/15!! Wrestlemania FALLOUT!!
Angelic Heel Once More…
Just twenty four hours after Wrestlemania, the WWE Universe was chomping at the bit to find out what the consequences of the previous evening’s events. How would the new champions fair in their first title defenses? How would the previous champions take to being dethroned? The energy is always intense on the Raw the follows the Showcase of the Immortals and this installment of the WWE‘s flagship show was no different. Find out what happened and enjoy!
Podcast #56: ‘Pretty Woman’ Re-Cast, SXSW, ‘Fraggle Rock’!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
Podcast #56 is finally here, and it was a fun-as-hell show. We were back at Multi-Media Pod’s HQ in East Dallas, where Our Susan Kamyab from ThisChixFlix, Gadi Elkon from SeligFilmNews, Adam Conway from the Angelika Film Center , Andrew Conway, and myself were there in rare form. We discuss a few films that were released in theaters, upcoming movies, some of the films that debuted at SXSW in Austin, the new ‘Fraggle Rock‘ movie with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and our Re-Cast of ‘Pretty Woman‘. It got fairly crazy. And please let us know what you think by going to our FACEBOOK page and TWITTER page, which you should visit to catch up on all the latest information. And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show and see you next week! Thank you for listening.
Jack Huston Cast As Undead Rocker Eric Draven in ‘The Crow’ Remake!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
In the land of remakes, there is one bright spot that hasn’t been touched, yet. Yet is the key word in that sentence. The iconic film ‘The Crow‘, Brandon Lee cemented his popularity with his portrayal of Eric Draven, the tragic hero of a dark film that, at it’s heart, is a vigilante tale. Director Corin Hardy (‘The Hallow‘) is planning to remake the film, which has a loyal cult following, and he has already cast his Eric.
2015 Inductees Into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announced!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Every year, the music gods grant us with a new batch of artists to be immortalized forever more in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We’ve got our hands on the list and there are some awesome acts that stand out! Artists are eligible for the distinction after 25 years have past from the release of their first album or single.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Announced his DC Comics Character!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
If you smell what The Rock is cooking, it might be something from DC Comics. After months of speculation and rumors about what major character the former WWE champion will play in the upcoming DC Comics films, The Rock took to Twitter to announce his character. He will be playing Black Adam.
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.
Podcast #32 – ReCast of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
Here is our 32nd episode of ‘The Multi-Media Men‘, and we are back from a two week hiatus from covering the Dallas Film Festival. We recorded this 32nd podcast on Easter Sunday morning in Dallas, TX, and were missing a couple of regulars. However, we were joined by Susan Kamyab of ‘This Chix Flix‘ and ‘Irving Community Television‘ this weekend and she made an excellent addition to the podcast. And since we are back from our small break, what better way to celebrate than with one of our infamous ReCast segments. We went ahead and did it. We ReCast ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show‘, which is one of the best films of all time. There is no way we can replace any of the actors aboard here, but we know that MTV wants to remake it and in this day and age, it is more likely to happen than not. So here are some of our suggestions on who should play which role? Do you agree with us? And please let us know what you think by going to our FACEBOOK page, which you should visit to catch up on all the latest information. And don’t forget to visit iTunes and Stitcher to subscribe to our podcast. Enjoy the show.
‘The Walking Dead’ Season 4 Recap – Episode 1 ‘30 Days Without An Accident’!!
Misty S., Here…
Season 4 of the “The Walking Dead” takes place in the 7-8 months in the future. You see a community has begun within the prison. Rick has now taken in more people than just the ones from Woodbury. There is now a high council in place with Rick, Daryl, Carol, Sasha and Hershel on it. You can see how everybody has fallen into new roles within the prison community and grown as almost celebrities in the zombie apocalypse. There is a calm with the chaos of the world that they live in.
‘Fruitvale Station’ Duo Ryan Coogler And Michael B. Jordan Team With Sylvester Stallone On ‘Rocky’ Spinoff, ‘Creed’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
In what might be the best news of the day, MGM has set director Ryan Coogler along with actor Michael B. Jordan in developing a spinoff ‘Rocky‘ film called ‘Creed‘. Don’t worry, Sly Stallone will reprise Rocky again as a retired boxer, now trainer for Apollo Creed’s grandson, which will be played by Jordan. Coogler and Jordan most recently collaborated on the amazing film ‘Fruitvale Station‘, which you can read that review HERE.
‘Kon Tiki’ Star Takes The Villain Role in ‘Hercules’, Starring The Rock!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
We have more casting news on Brett Ratner’s live-action version of ‘Hercules‘ that is starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Tobias Santelmann has just been cast as lead bad guy opposite The Rock. Santelmann was one of the stars in the critically acclaimed indie film ‘Kon-Tiki‘. A big congratulations to Santelmann for this opportunity.
Andrew Lloyd Webber To Bring ‘School Of Rock’ To The Stage!!!
Misty Here…
Musical genius Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber is planning on bringing 2003 “School of Rock” back to the stage. In an interview on CBS radio, Webber talked about acquiring the rights of the musical along with writing some new songs to go with the original ones. Remember, Jack Black starred in the film alongside Sarah Silverman, Mike White, and Joan Cusack.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’ Signs On For Epic Teddy Bear Movie!!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
Yes folks, that is correct. The Rock will be starring in a teddy bear film, but not the sequel to the Seth MacFarlane vehicle ‘Ted‘. This one is different. And you will be surprised on where the idea came from. So we all have heard famous stories on how some movies were written, some were from the idea of a child and some were written on a cocktail napkin while sitting at a bar. But this time, the story for this film was based on an image. An image made popular by the popular websites Imgur and Reddit. I couldn’t make this up if I tried.
‘The Rocketeer’ Will be Remade!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Disney is getting back in ‘The Rocketeer’ business. Since Disney is under new management, at least its film department, one of the first properties to be developed is ‘The Rocketeer’. The original Rocketeer premiered in 1991 and was actually a comic book as well from Pacific Comics and thought up by Dave Stevens according to Vulture.
Bryan Reviews ‘Rock Of Ages’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
‘Rock Of Ages’ is an 80’s Rock n’ Roll orgy turned up to eleven. I have no doubt that 80’s rock music fans will eat this up and rock themselves out in the theater. This musical is based on Chris D’ Arienzo’s Broadway play and has been adapted to the big screen in a major and hilarious way with an allstar cast. Plus they got Adam Shankman (they guy who directed the remake of ‘Hairspray’) to direct this 80’s rock opus. ‘Rock Of Ages’ is over-the-top ridiculous, campy, silly, but one hell of a good time. You’ll leave the theater singing your favorite Twisted Sister song and wanting to change your hair into a mullet.
Walt Disney Studios To Release More Than 30 Iconic Films For The First Time Ever On Blu-ray In 2012!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
To satisfy consumer demand and serve the growing base of Blu-ray™ households, The Walt Disney Studios today announced plans to add more than 30 popular and iconic films to its ever-expanding Blu-ray™ library. Each film selected for release has been fully digitally remastered, with dirt and anomalies cleaned to a pristine level, offering viewers optimum high definition picture and sound quality of some of their favorite films.
Michael Bay, Mark Wahlberg, and The Rock Team Up For ‘Pain and Gain’!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
You know what’s awful? Writing two stories back to back about Michael Bay. But I guess, he is unstoppable right now. In addition to the 4th ‘Transformers’ film, Michael Bay will be directing ‘Pain and Gain’. Yeah you read that right. What a shitty title. The film will star Marky Mark of the Funky Bunch and the People’s Champ, Dwayne The Rock Johnson.
Rockstar About to Unveil ‘Grand Theft Auto 5’ Video Game Trailer!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
Rockstar Games will unveil the new highly anticipated trailer to their biggest franchise on November 2nd. ‘Grand Theft Auto 5’ looks to be promising. We are not sure of all the details yet, but keep it here on November 2nd for the trailer and all the details. Can’t wait to see the theme for this one.
Geek Deal of the Day!!! ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Blu-ray!!! 57% Off!!! $14.99!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
I own this ultimate blu-ray of one of the best musicals ever, and let me just say, it is beautiful. This hi-def transfer is gorgeous. It is guaranteed to thrill you chill you, and fulfill you. This disc is truly amazing. This spectacular blu-ray is currently on sale for 57% off thru sunday, so take advantage quickly. Makes a great holiday gift. Simply amazing. Let’s all do the Time Warp.
‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ Star to Give Us a Sense of ‘Community’!!!
The Bishop Charlotte Reporting….
French Stewart, former co-star of the sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, is making an appearance on NBC’s Community this season. He will play Vincent, the owner of a celebrity-impersonation service. No word yet on whether Vincent just impersonates celebrities or really is one…in hiding.
Rockstar Games Announces and Details Downloadable Content For Their Hit Game ‘L.A. Noire’!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
Hopefully all of you by now have picked up ‘L.A. Noire’ and have witnessed it in all its glory. ‘L.A. Noire’ is a pretty spectacular game. The cimes and cases are deeply involved and the graphics are out of this world. Rockstar really knocked it out of the park with this game. So of course, Rockstar Games have almost always released DLC or “downloadable content” for their games that you can add on. This is pretty normal with games nowadays. Well there are seven different DLC’s for ‘L.A. Noire’.
FedMex Is Smitten With ‘Rock Of Ages’!!! A Review!!!
I WANNA ROCK!
So this may not be a film, but let me tell you about a show that’s in Dallas called ROCK OF AGES!!! Unfortunately, the Def Leppard tiled musical did not get the rights to music by Def Leppard, but don’t let this stop you from getting some nosebleed seats and checking out Broadway in the Dallas Arts District.
TINTIN Teaser Trailer Is Upon Us And It Rocks!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
Well the first teaser trailer is here for ‘The Adventures of TINTIN: The Secret of the Unicorn’ is here and it just makes me happy to see this finally getting the epic treatment it deserves by so much wonderful talent. And is that John Williams original new music?? Yes it is. Oh happy day.
Texas Musician Bob Schneider Rocks Dallas Tonight At The Kessler!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
Popular Texas singer/songwriter Bob Schneider will be playing two shows tonight at THE KESSLER in Oak Cliff. His new album “A Perfect Day” was released April 2011 and you can expect to hear the new songs tonight.
Napkin Art & Classic Waxxx Rock ‘Record Store Day’
Napkinart here…for those who don’t know I write about vintage vinyl on my other blog “Classic Waxxx” for the kiddos who are new to the whole ‘vinyl thing’ and need some guidance. We (the editorial ‘we’) got a chance to get our hands on some awesome exclusive Record Store Day swag this year, which you can read about here. From Eric Clapton to The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground to The Doors, there were some great releases to be had and some great releases you’d kill your grandmother for. Thanks to Chris and crew at Good Records for another stellar RSD celebration!
Check Out Tom Waits’ Speech and Performance From The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony!!!
Hi Bryan Here…
The 2011 inductees for the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame included, Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Darlene Love, Dr. John, and the coolest man on the planet, “TOM WAITS”!!! The ceremony went down on March 14th in New York at the famous Waldorf-Astoria and was aired on March 20th on FUSE. If you are lucky you might be able to catch a re-run.
‘Queen of Rockabilly’ Wanda Jackson Rocks Dallas
On a cool and slightly humid evening at Dallas’ historic Kessler Theatre in North Oak Cliff, music fans of all types crammed into the intimate venue like sardines to see Wanda Jackson, the proclaimed ‘Queen of Rockabilly’ give it all she literally had.
The show, which was expected to begin with her set around 9:00pm, didn’t start until well after 10:30pm, due to a recent case of mild laryngitis the legendary singer had been battling. Most fans were certainly eager for the show to begin, however the crowd appeared to be quite patient and understanding with Jackson as she made her way through her setlist, something I haven’t seen much in Dallas concert-going crowds these last few years.
Cool Video Of the Day: The Brothers Mario As Done By Rockstar Games!!!
Hi Bryan Here…
How about a cool video for your afternoon? Here is a video of what the Super Mario Brothers would be if their game would made by Rockstar Games. Rockstar Games are responsible for the hit video games of the Grand Theft Auto Series and Red Dead. So you can imagine all the possibilities. It is a fun as hell video and I look forward to more like it. Perhaps a Zelda one next??
Coolest Guy On The Planet, “Tom Waits” Will Be Inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!!!!
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Singer/Songwriter/Musician, Tom Waits, will finally be inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. It is a shame this has not happened sooner. This is most likely the most prestigious honor in pop/rock music. His induction will be on March 14th of 2011 which will put him alongside names such as: The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Chuck Berry to just name a few.
Anything That’s Rock n’ Roll Is Fine…
Good morning Campers! Jonathon with Napkin Art Studios here…
It’s a damn fine time to be a classic rock n’ roll fan this holiday season, what with all of the really cool box sets and deluxe editions coming out. Sure, I know what you are thinking. “Why in the f*ck should I have to buy these all over again?!?” You don’t, really, but where the record companies get you is the treasure trove of unreleased goodies that didn’t originally appear on the initial releases, like this Record Store Day ‘Black Friday’ exclusive release of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers single, featuring the unreleased tracks “Nowhere” and “Surrender”. Read the rest of this entry »
Rock n Roll Hall of Fame nominees are…..
Ladies and Gents, your 2011 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame nominees are first-timers Tom Waits, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Donovan, and Neil Diamond (Jewish Elvis), along with previously snubbed artists Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, J. Geils Band, Donna Summer, Chic, Dr. John, Laura Nyro, Joe Tex, Darlene Love, and Chuck Willis. (Via Rolling Stone) In order to be eligible, an artist must have put out his or her first recording in 1985 or before. And since Tom Waits put out his debut single in 1973, that means it took him 12 years to be nominated. Tom Waits is my favorite musician…. well Tom and Michael Jackson.
The lucky few who get enough votes from industry insiders to make it into the Hall this year will be announced in December. The induction ceremony is set to take place March 14 in New York City.
‘The Pact’ Snags John Cena, Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Kay Cannon, writer and producer for hits like ‘30 Rock‘, ‘Pitch Perfect‘ and ‘New Girl‘, is stepping behind the camera for the first time with ‘The Pact’. The film has already got some A-list talent attached in the form of Leslie Mann (‘The Other Woman‘, ‘Vacation‘), Ike Barinholtz (‘Suicide Squad‘, ‘Sisters‘) and WWE superstar John Cena (‘Sisters’, ‘Daddy’s Home‘).
‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ Trailer Starring Tina Fey Has Arrived!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
While working as a war correspondent in Afghanistan and Pakistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, Kim Barker (Tina Fey) develops a crazy relationship with a fellow journalist from Scotland (Martin Freeman). Based on ‘The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan‘ by the real Kim Barker.
See How ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ is in New Trailer For Netflix Series!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Riding high on the coat tails of Tina Fey’s final Golden Globe’s hosting gig, Netflix has released the first trailer for their new show from Fey and Robert Carlock (writer for ‘Friends‘, ‘Saturday Night Live‘ and ‘30 Rock‘). ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt‘ was originally conceived for a run on NBC, but Netflix swooped in for the rights once NBC backed out.
AMC’s ‘We Hate Paul Revere’ Gains Olafur Darri Olafsson!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
AMC has proven itself as an original programming giant with shows ‘Breaking Bad‘, ‘Mad Men‘ and ‘The Walking Dead‘. For all their success and accolades, the network still seems a little like a one trick pony. Where ‘Nurse Jackie‘, ‘Weeds‘, ‘United States of Tara‘ and ‘Californication‘ have some serious moments, they’re very much in the comedy range. AMC has yet to produce an original laugher.
Nick Frost Signs Up For ‘Sober Companion’ From Fox!!!
Hello, Jana here,
Fox has hit the jackpot when it comes to casting this season. British writer-actor Nick Frost has officially signed on to co-star in ‘Sober Companion‘ with Justin Long. Frost is an extremely bankable commodity that automatically ups the production value of a project. He is normally seen co-starring with best friend and frequent collaborator Simon Pegg. The pair have given us The Cornetto Trilogy comprised of ‘Shaun of the Dead‘, ‘Hot Fuzz‘ and ‘The World’s End‘. They also starred together in ‘Paul‘ which the pair wrote together.
Tina Fey Learns ‘The Taliban Shuffle’!!!
Jana B. here,
Have you ever wondered how Tina Fey would fare in Afghanistan and Pakistan? No, I haven’t either. No matter, we’re going to see what that looks like on the big screen with ‘The Taliban Shuffle‘. Paramount Pictures is behind the project that Fey will produce, along with a colleague from her ‘Saturday Night Live‘ days, Lorne Michaels. Robert Carlock, the writer responsible, in part for ’30 Rock’, ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘Friends‘, will adapt the book based on Kim Barker’s ‘The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan.’
Judd Apatow and Brie Larson Talk ‘Trainwreck’!!
Jana B. here,
Judd Apatow is developing ‘Trainwreck‘. No, I’m not saying I think the film will be a trainwreck. Apatow has found his niche in the film world much in the same way Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith have their cemented fans. A few of the trademarks for an Apatow film are finding the same 10-12 actors appearing in almost each one, and while they are brilliant comedies, they’re realistic and a bit longer than the average 90 minute comedy. So far the only thing that’s been released about ‘Trainwreck‘, is that he’s directing and we’re beginning to see the cast fill out.
Rob Lowe To Star in New Sitcom!!
Jana B. here,
If you were scared you wouldn’t see Rob Lowe weekly after his stint in ‘Parks and Recreation‘ ending, worry no more! NBC ordered a pilot for a comedy starring Lowe and executive produced by the star, as well. Writers Pete Huyck and Alex Gregory both having written for ‘Late Show With David Letterman‘ and ‘King Of The Hill‘, are writing the script and serving as show runners with Todd Holland (‘Malcolm in The Middle‘, ‘30 Rock‘) directing.
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler to Host Golden Globes for Next Two Years!!
Jana B., Here…
The speculation that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have signed to host the Golden Globes for the next two years is true. “Tina and Amy are two of the most talented comedic writer/performers in our business, and they were a major reason the Golden Globes was the most entertaining awards show of last season,” said NBC president of alternative and late night programming Paul Telegdy. “We’re elated they wanted to host together again and that they committed for the next two years.” After Poehler and Fey’s last run as hosts had positive reviews and 19.7 million total viewers and a six-year high for the show, the comedy duo is sure to give them another 2 years of greatness.
Here Are the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Nominations!!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
The 65th annual Emmy nominations were announced early this morning, and some well deserved shows were mentioned. Notably, ‘House of Cards‘ and ‘Arrested Development‘ were nominated, making Netflix a heavy hand this year at the awards. ‘Mad Men’, ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘Game of Thrones’, and ‘Homeland’ were also nominated. Below is the partial list of nominations. Let us know if you think your favorite show was snubbed this year.
‘Argo’, ‘Django Unchained’, and HBO’s ‘Girls’ Win Big At Golden Globes!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
The Golden Globes were last night and Tina Fey and Amy Poehler killed it. They were amazing. Even former president Bill Clinton showed up to talk about Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln‘. Even though I really liked the film ‘Argo‘, I was shocked when it won best film and director for Ben Affleck. I was happy to see ‘Django Unchained‘ win for best supporting actor for Christoph Waltz and screenplay for Tarantino. If this is any pre-cursor to the Oscars, I’d be completely let down if ‘Argo‘ takes it all. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great film, but not the best film of the year. I expect it to and want it to win the best adapted screenplay. Just my opinion. Below are the full results from last night’s show.
Here Are the Nominations for the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards!!!
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The nominations came in this morning and needless to say, I went into a fit of rage. I mean I was so mad, I almost wrote a letter. After going through the list of nominees, while some of the noms were well deserved, many were not, especially in the FILM categories. There needs to be a serious uprooting process at the Golden Globes where everyone involved in voting needs to be replaced by others who know what they’re doing.
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’
Guess Which Adult Swim Series Won An Emmy?!?!?
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It’s true. Very true. ‘Children’s Hospital’ won an Emmy this weekend. The beloved genius hysterically funny tv series on Cartoon Network under the Adult Swim lineup won in the “Outstanding Special Class: Short Format Live Action Entertainment Programs” category. Basically, they won Best Series of their format. And that is kick ass.
2012 Emmy Nominations Are In!!!
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The 2012 Emmy nominations are in and if you take notice, there are tons of HBO series, FX’s ‘American Horror Story’, ‘Mad Men’, and Downton Abbey lead the nominations. Congrats to all, and it’s very cool to see a series like ‘American Horror Story’ get so many award nominations.
‘The Hunger Games’ Bluray and DVD Announced and Detailed!!!
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Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: LGF) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history, the Company announced today.
Screen Actors Guild Award WInners!!!
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Below are the winners of the SAG awards from last night. This might be an early indication for who has a good chance of winning at the Oscars this year. Looks like ‘The Help’ cleaned up here. Will they at the Oscars? ‘HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’ cleaned up too. Much kudos to all the winners and noms.
NBC Buys Jim Henson’s Hybrid Human-Puppet Family Comedy!!!
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Just in time for the release of the new highly anticipated Muppet film, NBC has purchased the rights for a new tv series from Jim Henson’s studio called ‘The Nabors’. It will be a comedy about a human family and the repercussions they encounter living next door to a family of puppets. “Feature writer John Hoffman (Fox 2000′s Afterlife) and 30 Rock executive producer John Riggi will write the script for The New Nabors, which they developed with Lisa Henson and The Jim Henson Co.”
Fox to Take On Hannibal! …Burress. From Jonah Hill!!!
The Bishop Charlotte Reporting….
(Warning: You’re not getting through this article without cannibal jokes.)
Fox has bought Jonah Hill’s sitcom, starring stand-up comedian Hannibal Burress, with a blind script commitment plus penalty. The format – single- or multi-camera – has not yet been determined, but the show will bring Burress’ performing chops to television for the first time. Burress has written episodes of both Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock (and there have been no strange disappearances from either) as well as stood up for Comedy Central and David Letterman, but has not yet had his own shtick in a sitcom.
NBC GIVES FULL-SEASON PICKUPS TO NEW COMEDIES ‘UP ALL NIGHT’ AND ‘WHITNEY’!!!
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NBC has just picked up two new comedy series for their line up. One stars funny comedienne Whitney Cummings and the other show stars Christina Applegate and Will Arnett. Looking forward to these shows as I love the talent. Hope they are good and if they are good , I hope they last.
Ashley Judd, Paul Verhoeven And Eddie Izzard Unveil Projects At MIPCOM!!!
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MIPCOM 2011 is preparing to welcome a galaxy of internationally-recognised actors, directors, writers, producers and show business personalities who will join the largest TV industry gathering in Cannes and grace the red carpet at MIPCOM’s Opening Night Party. Holding a MIPCOM World Premiere Television Screening of its new thriller TV series Missing in the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditorium, ABC Studios is bringing stellar cast members of the show to Cannes.
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.
Jon Hamm and Melissa McCarthy Might Star In New Judd Apatow/Paul Feig Comedy?!?!
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Bridesmaids stars Jon Hamm and Melissa McCarthy have been tapped on the shoulder to possibly star in a new comedy directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids/Freaks and Geeks) and produced by Judd Apatow. There is not title yet for the project and the sotry has been kept under wraps for the time being but we do know that it is about a guy who becomes completely obsessed with a woman.
New OSX Lion!! New iOS5!! New iCloud!! Apple’s WWDC 2011 Review!!!
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Today was Apple’s WWDC 2011 conference and convention. Steve Jobs took to the stage at noon central time and talked about three new products from Apple. All of which were software. No new hardware was mentioned today at the conference. But what was talked about and unveiled was the new OSX Lion which is the new operating system for Apple computers. The previous version was Snow Leopard. Also the new iOS5 which is basically the new operating system for Apple’s mobile devices. And the much anticipated iCloud program which basically will replace Apple’s less than thrilling Mobile-Me service.
‘Fighting With My Family’ – Film Review!
“‘Fighting With My Family’ dare I say it, is my favorite film of the year so far.”
Pro-wrestling is a way of life and an escape into another universe of fun characters and storylines where it allows us to put aside real-world thoughts for a few hours and enjoy some high octane entertainment from some of the world’s best athletes and entertainers. Most of us at least one point in our lives have watched a pro-wrestling match and still vividly remember the match to a tee and who competed. After Stephen Merchant’s latest directorial effort ‘Fighting With My Family‘, you will forever remember the name Paige, a real-life woman who started wrestling at the age of 8 in England with her entire family of wrestlers, where at the age of 18, was signed to WWE and won the Women’s Championship Title, making her the youngest ever to accomplish that feat.
Dan Moran’s Top Films of 2018 and his Award Nominations!
This year I saw 102 new movies in 2018. That number is actual movies released in 2018. I count Netflix and streaming movies released this year because that is where we are heading but the majority of the 102 was in movie theaters. I decided not to rank my top movies this year because at the end of the day the difference between #10 thru #3 is usually based on my mood when I write the list. So I just put my top movies in ABC order.
My Favorite Movies Released in 2018!
The year of 2018 has come to a close and over the past 365 days, I’ve seen roughly 175 new films that were released. I had a ton of fun watching each and every single one of them, even if I came out sour towards a film. There were a ton of great films this year that ranged from big action blockbusters, emotional indie dramas, scary-as-hell films that still haunt me, and some laugh out loud movies that always put me in the right mood. I’d chalk 2018 as a winner in the movie business, because there are some films that came out that I will truly cherish for a long time to come.
Dan Moran’s Holiday Movie Guide!
Bohemian Rhapsody
Imagine if someone made a Beatles movie but Ringo was the one who had the final say in every plot point? That’s what you get here. Surviving band members doing everything they can to make sure you recognize it wasn’t just Freddie Mercury in Queen. Guess what? We know that bu we don’t care.
‘Overlord’ Film Review!
‘Overlord is the latest endeavor from sophomore feature film director Julius Avery and is produced by professional fanboy JJ Abrams. Here’s how I imagine their meeting went.
Avery: So, I have an idea for a video game movie.
JJ: Well, we don’t own the rights to any video games, and those movies always suck.
Avery: Yeah but see I play video games.
JJ: OK, well, what video game do you want to base a movie on?
Avery: ALL OF THEM!!!
Film Review: ‘[Bad Times at the El Royale]’!!
Hello Everyone, Janet W. here…
Slam, shuffle, shuffle, creak, shuffle, and plop. Bad Times at the El Royale skillfully opens with a sensory experience and a blank screen effectively peaking audience’s curiosity (Good job Sound team!). Felix (Nick Offerman) frantically hid a secret and, as expected, was murdered. Fast-forward roughly 15 years; Darlene Sweet (Cynthia Erivo) and Father Daniel Flynn (Jeff Bridges) meet literally on the state line between Nevada and California, which is straddled by the El Royale. The meeting was apprehensive yet playful. Rounding out the known inhabitants of the hotel are Laramie Seymour Sullivan (Jon Hamm), a traveling vacuum salesman; Miles Miller (Lewis Pullman), the front desk clerk; and Emily Summerspring (Dakota Johnson), a mysterious wildcat with sharp claws. Everyone in burdened by a secret, which adds to the mysterious, dangerous air of the El Royale. Soon they will find out what lurks within its walls. Read the rest of this entry »
‘First Man’ Film Review #2!
Anytime I see a movie about space the technology seems effortless. Even in space disaster movies, the main character is one button or airlock away from safety. The technology and engineering are always #15 on the list of most movies set in space. Even movies like Apollo 13 romanticize space travel to a large degree and gloss over the real work it takes to even get up there. First Man takes a different approach to launch humans into space by making every single aspect of the space program of the 60s be, frankly, terrifying.
‘Someone’s Watching Me!’ Blu-ray Review!
Not to be confused with Michael Jackson’s song (Rockwell) ‘Somebody’s Watching Me‘, this 1978 made-for-television film called ‘Someone’s Watching Me!‘ was directed by the iconic John Carpenter (Halloween), which interestingly enough, came out a couple of weeks after ‘Halloween‘ was released in theaters. The film stars Lauren Hutton as a young woman who moves from NYC to LA in order to become a TV producer/director. She seems to be enjoying life out there, however, she has a stalker who spies on her from the building across from her with a telescope. This stalker sends her awful messages, harasses her, and even sends her strange gifts in the mail.
Film Review: ‘[Night School]’!!
Hello Everyone, Janet W. here…
When life hands you lemons, make lemon drops.
Night School opens with young, Teddy Walker (Kevin Hart) struggling to study for his GSAT test. Right off a cool special effect, test questions pop off the page and fly about the room, makes Teddy’s challenge tangible for the audience. Teddy’s father, Gerald, portrayed by the venerable Keith David is convinced that he is dumber than a box of rocks. Coddled by his mother, Carole (Donna Biscoe), Teddy wakes to a gym filled with anxiety. As the questions yet again fly off the page, a tantrum sets in, Teddy storms out spouting claims that he will have money, a beautiful woman, and a fly ride the age-old question looms. Can a person be successful without college? Fast-forward 17 years; Teddy has Lisa, a Porsche Carrera, killer apartment, etc. However, a fiery misjudgment will change his life. With job gone, car gone, Teddy plummets into hysterical panic mode. In order to set his life to rights, he must obtain his GED. It will not come easy either. Read the rest of this entry »
Film Review: ‘The Meg’!
If you watched the trailer for The Meg in which a 90-foot shark appears to stalk a wedding party because the bride’s tiny dog jumped in for a swim while ‘Somewhere Beyond the Sea’ blares over the speakers and hated it, then The Meg is not for you. The Meg is continuing a growing trend of low-tier Hollywood movies knowing exactly what they are. It is big, loud, preposterous, silly, funny, and so over the top, it hurts. It leans into these descriptors so hard that I found myself sort of admiring the fact that everyone involved was like, “We’re gonna see how ridiculous we can make this and the audience will either smile or their eyes will roll out of their head.” I found myself chuckling at the absurdity of it all, but not in a malicious way. I enjoyed the movie but will never see it again.
Film Review: ‘Skyscraper’!
Summer blockbusters have been a staple for all of us for many years in the movie theater. We can expect, a ton of action, one-liners, witty actors, explosions, feel good endings, and sometimes monsters, zombies, aliens, robots, or a combination of all four. These big summer blockbusters usually lack an award winning story or break-through performances, but it makes up for that in sheer entertainment and high stakes. When you bring in a former charismatic WWE Champion with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to play the “every character from our favorite 80s-90s action movies, you’re gonna get something wild, fun, and nothing short of spectacular, which is why I’m hear to say that ‘Skyscraper‘ is the big budget summer blockbuster you’ve always wanted.
4K UHD Review: Tomb Raider (2018)!
THE FILM
(This film portion was written by Dan Moran.)
Well the streak remains intact. There still hasn’t been a good video game movie. Tomb Raider isn’t a horrible time at the movies but it sure isn’t a good one. You know that old saying “You can’t put lipstick on a pig.”? Well you can’t put great actors in a video game movie either… its still a damn video game movie.
Blu-ray Review: ‘A Wrinkle In Time’!
THE FILM
(This film portion was written by Beka Perlstein!)
I really wanted to like A Wrinkle in Time more than I did. I gave it my best shot, but in the end, the only thing I can honestly say was that it had lots of great colors. Perhaps it was my high expectations for a Disney film, plus Oprah Winfrey and Mindy Kaling that set me up for disappointment, but regardless, I was left feeling let down in a film that I knew practically nothing about. I have never read the 1962 Madeleine L’Engle novel, so I honestly had no clue what the plot was but whatever, it’s Disney, it’s gonna be good. Well…
Oak Cliff Film Festival 2018 is Upon Us!
Mark your calendars for June 14-17, because the 7th annual OAK CLIFF FILM FESTIVAL will be in town, showing some of the best new films we can all look forward to. Every film and event will be shown at the Texas Theatre, along with a few special events in and around the Dallas area. There are 25 films to be shown along with 40 short films. There will also be a ton of live music, parties, and filmmaking workshops if you want to learn more about the filmmaking process. This year’s slate looks magnificent with a documentary about Joan Jett, a hilarious comedy, and more. Legendary filmmaker Penelope Spheeris will even be in attendance too. Spheeris is most known for directing ‘Wayne’s World‘ and the amazing documentary ‘The Decline of Western Civilization‘. Below is all the information you will need, along with some links to purchase tickets and passes.
Blu-ray Review: Black Panther!
THE FILM
Going into the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you’d hope you wouldn’t see the same thing over and over that we’ve been watching since Iron Man debuted a decade ago. As the years have passed on by, watching a Marvel movie became something tedious, even though most of the films are fun and enjoyable. Don’t get me wrong, Marvel has done a great job with each and every film they’ve put out, but moving into their 18th film, it seems like we’ve seen almost everything and every action scene is something recycled from the previous, whether it be superheroes jumping from car to car during car chases or aliens come out of the sky and destroying the planet. Luckily for all of us Marvel fans, ‘Black Panther‘ breathes new and creative life into a somewhat stale film series in the best ways possible.
Media-Ocrity #79 – Video Game Achievements, Jurassic World, Emotional Movie Lines!
We have a very fun 79th episode of our fun podcast under the MULTI-MEDIA MEN banner called ‘Media-Ocrity‘, where the show is just – okay. Here on the show, we focus strictly on horror/sci-fi, comic books, and video games – basically all the fun stuff that tickles your fancy. In our 79th episode, titled ‘Top Score on Pole Position‘, we discuss the upcoming ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom‘ film, Vin Diesel in xXx 4, how The Rock almost quit ‘Rampage‘, ‘Stranger Things‘ Season 3 news, and the Netflix remake of ‘Lost in Space‘. We also dive into the best video game achievements ever, as well as powerful one-liners from films that made us emotional. It was so much fun. This episode is guaranteed to thrill you, chill you, and fulfill you. I am joined pop-culture wizard Jonathan Atterbury and comic book artist Jeremy Megert.
Film Review: ‘Rampage’!
There really isn’t any point in denying that Dwayne The Rock Johnson is the biggest movie star in Hollywood right now, but he might also be the best. Nobody, except early Will Smith, can star in, sell, and market a movie the way he can. His power to entertain audiences with ridiculous premises is undeniable. Rampage is stupid, big, and insane, but it’s also obnoxiously entertaining and a joy to watch.
Film Review: ‘Blockers’!
Every five years it is mandatory that Hollywood releases a coming of age story of teens trying to get laid. Animal House, Porkys, Revenge of the Nerds, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, all the way up to Superbad. Some are classics and some are just a good time at the movies but the formula almost always works. The formula works for Blockers which is a really funny hour and a half with a few new twists to allow the tried and true premise to stand out.
Blu-ray Review: ‘I, Tonya’!
THE FILM
Yes, I’m old enough to have been alive and understand all that went down back in 1994, in regards to the Olympic Figure Skating competitors. Specifically that of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan. It was such a media circus of epic proportions and very bizarre culmination of events that made worldwide news for months and even years after the 1994 Olympic games. Directed by Craig Gillespie (‘Lars and the Real Girl’, ‘Fright Night’, ‘Million Dollar Arm’), ‘I, Tonya‘ follows the life of Tonya Harding, from her upbringing, her abusive home-life with her mother and other relationships, that lead to her competing in figure skating and the infamous attack on her USA teammate Nancy Kerrigan.
Blu-ray Review: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’!
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There is always hope for a new ‘Star Wars‘ movie. Two years ago with ‘The Force Awakens‘, Disneyand JJ Abrams reinvigorated the franchise into becoming the #1 movie of all time. Not only was it financially successful, but it brought a new love to the film series, since the prequels almost destroyed all that ‘Star Wars‘ had built up since 1977. It was a new day in the ‘Star Wars‘ universe with new characters crossing paths with our favorite original characters, which made our collective nerdy hearts soar with happiness and nostalgia.
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.
‘The Matrix’ is coming to 4K UHD!
I’m ready to go down the rabbit hole with Neo once again and learn Kung-Fu and take out robots. The 1999 sci-fi epic ‘The Matrix‘ is finally coming to 4K UHD on May 22nd. The new UHD transfer was supervised Bill Pope himself. The new transfer will come with HDR10 and Dolby Vision, which is just going to be glorious on every level. I can’t wait. Not only that, there will be a Dolby Atmos track, which I bet will be one of the best sounding discs on the market. There will be no new extras unfortunately, but most of the previous bonus features will be transferred over to this release, including the commentary tracks and more.
Blu-ray Review: ‘The Disaster Artist’!
THE FILM
(This film portion was written by Fernando Martinez)
By now you must know about the “The Room.” If by some chance you don’t know what it is, I would highly recommend viewing before watching “The Disaster Artist,” although it is by no means required. Just as a cliff’s note, “The Room” is a cult film known as the best worst movie ever made. It’s a melodramatic poorly acted mess, but it has hit a chord with enough people to gain midnight movie status, along with audience participation a-la Rocky Horror Picture Show. It is a beast all of its own and it has drawn the love from college stoners to A list actors alike. Naturally, in the center of the Venn Diagram of these fanbases, lies James Franco.
4K UHD Review: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’!
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Thor is starring in his third stand-alone film called ‘Thor: Ragnarok‘ and brings a much needed change to the character in the best possibly way. Thor now has a fun personality and great comedic timing, mostly due to Chris Hemsworth amazing acting chops here. In addition to that, the film is steeped in a hypnotic, yet hyper-active color scheme that looks like Willy Wonka and Andy Warhol got together and decorated a city. In fact, Wonka’s theme ‘Pure Imagination’ is a song that plays in the film. It’s not all cold and stiff dialogue here anymore with brown or earth toned aliens and robots that Thor has to use his hammer to fight. Everyone and everything is covered in bright primary and pastel colors that creates a breath of fresh air in this stale universe. That’s all thanks to filmmaker Taika Waititi for giving his unique vision on this big budget film ($180 million). In previous Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, particularly with Thor, things have been sour and gloomy.
4K UHD Review: ‘Hell or High Water’!
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(The film portion was written by Liz Tramer)
Director David Mackenzie’s latest film, Hell or High Water, is a perfect example of how slow and steady wins the race. The film is a little slow to start, but once it gets going, it’s fantastic. The story centers around two brothers, Toby Howard (Chris Pine) and Tanner Howard (Ben Foster) who are desperately trying to save their mother’s farm and keep it in the family. The brothers are literally under the gun to find the money and decide the quickest way to make the deadline is to rob banks. Toby is intelligent, calm, cool and collected and the brains behind the operation. Tanner is an ex con hothead who relishes the crime spree and does little to control either his rage or his inclination toward violence.
‘Wonder’ is coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD!
One of the most heart-warming movies of the year, ‘Wonder‘ is coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray and Digital HD very soon. In fact, you’ll be able to watch the film digitally as soon as January 30th. Then on February 13th, you’ll be able to purchase the 4K UHD and Blu-ray Discs. Trust me, you’re going to want to his film in your collection. It’s that good. The 4K UHD Dis will feature Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, which is excellent. Bonus features include Audio Commentary, and quite a few behind the scenes featurettes on the making of the movie. I cannot wait for this one.
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.
Favorite Movies of 2017!
Was 2017 a great year for movies? Of course it was. There were some excellent films to be released in 2017. There were also some bad ones for sure, but the focus on this article are some of the Best films that stuck with me long after viewing. Most people will give you their Top 10 list, but this is no Top 10, because there are just so many movies that I loved and feel passionate about, that I find it difficult and unpleasing to rank them.
Instead, these are my favorite movies of 2017, which I hope you’ve seen already. If you haven’t yet, you’re in for a real treat and I can’t wait for you to see them. Some of these films are still in theaters, while some are on Netflix, 4K UHD, and Blu-ray, so you’ll be able to quickly see any of these if you haven’t. I watched over 270 movies that were released in 2017 and these are my absolute favorites. I hope you get to see all of these, because I know you’ll love them. In no particular order…..
Film Review: ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’!!
Hello Everyone, Janet W. here…
Oh, we got fun…and the game! Coaxing and soaring over the tails of its predecessor, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle will rock your world. In 1995, Jumanji, centered on a board game, turned a home and a city inside out with adventure stampeding over the bounds of the silver screen. Picking up from where the first film left off, the board game is found on a beach. Jumanji ensnares new victims, so let the ride begin. Read the rest of this entry »
Yet Another Star Wars/Dog/Volkswagen Super Bowl Commercial!!!