‘XX’ Will Have It’s Debut at Sundance Film Festival!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
‘XX‘, A horror anthology from an all-female lineup of filmmakers opens in theaters and on VOD February 17, 2017 coming from Magnet Releasing & XYZ Films. The 2017 Sundance Film Festival will host the film’s world premiere.
read comments (0)Fantastic Fest 2018 First 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 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.
Series Review: ‘Ducktales: Destination Adventure’!
A ton of us grew up on ‘Ducktales‘ back in the 1980s and 1990s. We can even sing the theme song by heart with that famous “WOO-OOO”, which always brings a smile to my face. It seemed like ‘Ducktales‘ was only set for re-runs, but lucky for us, Disney revived the hit animated TV show and now we have new episodes featuring some of our favorite duck characters. We now have a new DVD titled ‘Ducktales: Destination Adventure!‘, which features six episodes of the new series, along with two classic episodes from the original tv show. Now that’s fantastic.
Film Review: Home Again!
Audrey E., here….
Since their resurrection in the late 20th century, romantic comedies began digging their heels into the film industry and eventually gained permanent footing with audiences. By definition, rom-coms have amusing and sprightly plot-lines, circling around the ideal that true love can overcome any hitch, and women are simply helpless without their male counterparts. However, the genre has started morphing into something different lately; women are taking the leading role as well as the director’s chair. Despite all appearances, ‘Home Again’ announces that romance doesn’t have to take center stage, and women can be multi-dimensional, driven and even find happiness despite their losses in love.
Blu-ray Review: ‘Dirty Dancing’ 30th Anniversary!
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
THE FILM
30 years have passed and people are still dancing the night away with ‘Dirty Dancing‘. Since 1987, ‘Dirty Dancing‘, which was made on a $6 million budget, has grossed over $214 million and has spawned numerous spin offs, sequels, and even a stager version of the film. Not only that, it made Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey Hollywood icons for years to come. ‘Dirty Dancing‘ won numerous awards, including an Oscar, Golden Globe, and a Grammy for it’s soundtrack, and is still considered a favorite amongst many people and critics alike. Growing up with ‘Dirty Dancing’, there are some sticky situations at hand here, particularly the abortion scene.
We’ve Got Your First Look At ‘Nine Lives’ Starring Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Garner!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a daredevil billionaire at the top of his game. His eponymous company FireBrand is nearing completion on its greatest achievement to date – the tallest skyscraper in the northern hemisphere. But Tom’s workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his family, particularly his beautiful wife Lara (Jennifer Garner) and his adoring daughter Rebecca (Malina Weissman).
The ‘Powerman 5000’ Experience!
Jennifer S., Here…
Good Day everybody, and so here begins my foray into writing for local music events. I have been endeavoring to insert myself into the local music crowd in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for what feels like ages. I’m not sure how it’s going, but it doesn’t really matter. I have my own aspirations, but when I got to local music events it’s because I truly appreciate the music scene and those that are fighting every day to keep it alive… on the plus side… I get to see bands that I have just been dying to see for what also feels like a very long time. This past Saturday, April 16 of the year 2016, I finally got to see Powerman 5000 and a few other local bands that are really kicking ass right now; but I’ll get to that in a minute.
Celebrate your July 4th Holiday with these Films!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here….
In the midst of family and friend get-togethers, 37 pounds of BBQ spare ribs, ten gallons of creamy cool coleslaw, floating in a pool, and setting off fireworks, while listening to Neil Diamond’s ‘America’, I also like to enjoy “that one night game a year”, meaning I love to watch July 4th inspired films. I usually do a mini movie marathon of them with the usual food and beverages that go with each film. I’ve done this the past few years, with one year, taking a break to do an all John Carpenter/Kurt Russell marathon. That was a lot of fun. But, for those of you who want to enjoy a movie or three over the holiday weekend, but keep with the spirit of the 4th of July, here are a few suggestions to keep you patriotic.
Film Review: ‘Felt’!
Paul N., Here…
Rape. Rape is a terrible word, a terrible concept, a terrible experience. Just talking about it can make people of all walks of life extremely uncomfortable. It is shown in films to paint antagonists in the most horrible of lights. So, it comes as no surprise that an entire film devoted to the emotional and mental effects of the victim is, to put it lightly, difficult to watch. As it turns out, it is equally as difficult to film. What should be a poignant and gripping tale of life after, turns into a horrible (emphasis on the horror) and jumbled mess of a film trapped in itself.
Film Review: ‘The Vatican Tapes’!
Paul N., Here…
It is easy to take a film or genre that has met with success and copy the ever-loving crap out of it. In fact, Hollywood has been doing just that for years. You can’t tell me that you haven’t noticed the barrage of sequels, reboots, and remakes that have saturated the market over the last several decades! It’s much more difficult (also costly) to create something brand new and refreshing. The Vatican Tapes is another in a long line of exorcism films hoping to cash in on the success of The Exorcist and the like.
Film Review: ‘The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared’!
Hey guys, Jana here,
I knew nothing about this film other than the title but that was enough for me to watch it and I’m beyond happy I gave it a shot. ‘The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared‘ is definitely a mouthful for a title, but it stands out. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Jonas Jonasson and has become the third highest grossing Swedish film of all time with good reason. Directed by Felix Herngren and starring Robert Gustafsson who, in his own right, is a gifted writer, actor and director of Swedish media, he shares the screen with the acting legends Iwar Wiklander, David Wiberg, Mia Skaringer and Jens Hulten.
ABC Family Adds 2 More Series To Their Fall Lineup!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
ABC Family is amassing a butt-load of new series, until today it was just a lot, but today they’ve announced two more which officially qualifies as a butt-load. “Heroes” creator brings a supernatural drama, to the cabler with ‘Beyond‘, and the creative geniuses behind ‘The Office‘ introduce ‘Gorgeous Morons‘, that title is one of the most descriptive I’ve ever seen, by the way.
WWE: RAW 4/6/15 Recap!! Who is the Number One Contender to Seth Rollins’ Title?
Angelic Heel Happily Reporting…
The WWE Universe was put well on it’s way to Extreme Rules (which can be seen on the WWE Network, Free for the month of April) as Raw tore its way through Austin, TX. With the excitement of a newly crowned WWE World Heavy Weight Champion in Seth Rollins, the question was, who would be the man to get the first title shot? A Triple Threat main event would answer that question. Who was it? Find out Now!
WWE: SMACKDOWN 1/15/15 Recap!
Angelic Heel Here…
In the words of the Rock, FINALLY Smackdown has come back to Thursdays! And oh, what an incredible evening it was in Baton Rouge, LA for the WWE Universe. Daniel Bryan made his long awaited in ring return, 6 person tag matches, an Intercontinental Title defense and so much more. WWE exploded on to Thursday in a huge way. What did this return to Thursdays have in store? Let’s find out!
‘Supernatural’ is Coming to Dallas!!
Fangirl Hillary here!
Has everyone been keeping an eye out about the upcoming wonder that is Creation Entertainment’s Supernatural Con? This thing is HUGE and coming to Dallas the weekend of September 19-21st (my pre-birthday weekend). Featuring the headlining skills of Jared Padalecki (for those not in the know, Sam Winchester), Jensen Ackles (the mighty Dean Winchester), and Misha Collins (the somber and delicious Castiel), but not leaving out: Mark Sheppard (Oh sweet Crowley!) and Richard Speight Jr. (from Trickster fame and Gabriel)!
FILM REVIEW: ‘CHEAP THRILLS’!!
Justin C. here…
It’s an age-old question—“How much money would it take to get you to [fill in the blank]?”—, the idea being that every man, woman, and child have a breaking point, where the pay-off is simply too good to pass up.
For all intents and purposes, the filmmakers behind the movie Cheap Thrills ask the same question, but they’ve put their own unique spin on it. Not only do they want to know how much it’s going to cost but what you’re willing to do to prevent your competitor from accomplishing the task first. Read the rest of this entry »
DIFF: The 2014 Dallas International Film Festival Full Movie Lineup Announced!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
The Dallas International Film Festival for 2014 has just announced its full lineup of movies. Last week, we brought you the first ten films that were announced, and if that was any clue on how cool the movies will be this year, it only gets better. It looks like there are some amazing selections this year, films that I’ve been hearing about for quite some time, and am glad to have them in Dallas. Below you will find all the info you want to know about each movie, documentary, short, and cult film that will be showing. And don’t forget, you can purchase your tickets HERE for the festival!!
Film Review: ‘Fruitvale Station’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
What a rough movie to get through. After the credits rolled and the lights came up in the theater, there was not a dry eye in the house. Instead of a documentary, we have a narrative account on the real life murder of Oscar Grant, an incident that occurred on New Years Night in 2009 that sparked large protests and riots in Oakland and around the country. In his first feature film effort, director Ryan Coogler takes us through the life of Grant in the hours leading up to his untimely murder. Major Hollywood figures have been involved in this case with Forest Whitaker serving as producer on the film and Octavia Spencer playing the role of Grant’s mother. This film needs to be seen by everyone and I wish I could buy everyone a ticket to see ‘Fruitvale Station’.
Film Review: ‘Despicable Me 2’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
It’s going to be difficult box office wise for ‘Despicable Me 2‘ to beat its predecessor, which made over $543 million just three years ago. The directors and writers are back again with Steve Carrell as the whacky former criminal mastermind Gru who we saw last time stealing the moon. How can one top that? This fun sequel may lack the heart and soul of the first film, but is still highly entertaining for both kids and adults with its amazing animated visuals, laughs, great voice cast, and those likable minions.
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.
2013 SXSW Film Lineup Announced!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
SXSW 2013 is coming up and we are very excited about it. The lineup for the film portion of the festival has just been announced and Joss Whedon’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ will debut at the festival, as well as the remake of ‘The Evil Dead‘, ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone‘, and ‘Spring Breakers‘. Plus much more. Below is the full list of movies. I can’t wait. Who’s going?
Boomstick’s Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Part 1 Movies, Music, Books
Hi, Bryan Here…..
Well it’s here everyone. Boomstick’s annual ultimate Geek Holiday Gift Guide for the holidays. So many great deals and uber cool and geeky stuff to get your loved ones and yourself this 2012 holiday season. As usual, you will be able to click on the link or picture that will take you to purchase the items. So enjoy and eat some good food and be safe out there this holiday shopping season.
Bryan’s Must Own Bluray/Dvd’s For The Last Week Of September 2012!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
On time for the last week of September. Such a busy week and month. It only gets better in October. This week is a big week. The Avengers is out and ‘American Horror Story’. Let’s jump back right into all the goodies, shall we? As usual in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a picture-link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and bizarre tales. So click on the pictures and start saving.
Enjoy and Here We Go!!
Bryan’s Must Own Bluray/Dvd’s For The 3rd Week Of August 2012!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Alright, just one day late, because there has been so much news, plus the interview, that I didn’t finish the column yesterday. But here it is in all its glory. There are some AMAZING releases this week. Bluray releases are about to get heavy and numerous, so prepare yourself. Anywho, let’s jump right in and get to all the goodies. As usual in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a picture-link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and bizarre tales. So click on the pictures and start saving.
Enjoy and Here We Go!!
Good Records in Dallas is Planning One Hell of A ‘Record Store Day’ Event!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Dallas’ best music store is planning their 5th annual Record Store Day and event which promises to be the place to be on Saturday, April 21st. The event will be Good Records’ 12th birthday and is being dubbed the 12 Step Program. There will be bands, good music for purchase, limited releases exclusive to Record Store Day, and one hell of a party that will last all day and night.
Bryan Reviews ‘Nurse Jackie’ Season 3 Bluray!!!
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The 3rd season of Showtime’s ‘Nurse Jackie’ is here. And starting in April, the 4th season will start. I can’t believe it’s been 3-4 years that this show has been on. Kudos to ‘Nurse Jackie’. This bluray is top notch. Showtime really struck gold with Edie Falco as Jackie. She is tremendous in this role. Even better than her Sopranos role. This disc has some good extras, and a really fantastic audio/video presentation. If you are a fan of the show, you know you are already picking this up.
Learn What Happens on the Third Season of ‘Eastbound and Down’!!!
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After fleeing his North Carolina hometown, washed-up major-league pitcher Kenny Powers spent a soul-searching season in Mexico as “La Flama Blanca” – and ended up returning to the States a changed man. Or is he? Find out when the comedy series EASTBOUND & DOWN, executive produced by Will Ferrell, Chris Henchy, Adam McKay, Jody Hill and Danny McBride, kicks off its eight-episode third season SUNDAY, FEB. 19 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, just as real-life baseball spring training begins. The new comedy series “Life’s Too Short” debuts immediately after the season debut at 10:30 p.m. Jason Sudeikis joins the cast this season.
Mother’s Day About to Get Terrifying!
This movie is an example of what happens when you don’t know your mother as well as you thought you did. Or at least, in Hollywood’s eyes.
Bryan Reviews ‘How to Make it in America’ Complete 1st Season!!! (A Blu-Ray Review)
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I’m a huge sucker for HBO original programming. HBO is pretty consistent in how amazing their original programming is. With ‘How to Make it in America’, it just fell flat to me. The show is okay to some degree. I like the actors in the show especially Lake Bell. She is going high places. And Eddie Kaye Thomas (Finch) is pretty great too, but I just don’t really identify with any of the characters. But I might be one of the odd men out on this one as I know tons of friends love the show. But this release is packed with tons of extras and a pretty decent video/audio presentation.
Find Out What Happens On The First Few Episodes of ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Season 2!!!
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Episode #14: “Ourselves Alone”
Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Oct. 2 (11:00 p.m.), 4 (11:30 p.m.), 5 (8:00 p.m.) and 8 (10:45 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Oct. 3 (10:00 p.m.), 6 (11:40 p.m.), 7 (9:00 p.m.), 9 (2:00 p.m.) and 13 (10:00 p.m.)
Concerned about losing his grip on Atlantic City, Nucky (Steve Buscemi) deliberates a countermove while trying to learn who in his inner circle betrayed him. As agents scour the Treasurer’s office for incriminating evidence, Margaret (Kelly Macdonald) strikes a pose from the past to help Nucky avoid further trouble in the present. In New York, Arnold Rothstein (Michael Stuhlbarg) puts Jimmy (Michael Pitt) on hold, but Meyer Lansky (Anatol Yusef) and Lucky Luciano (Vincent Piazza) loom as possible trading partners. Chalky (Michael Kenneth Williams) is badgered in prison by Dunn Purnsley (Erik LaRay Harvey), a jailmate with an ax to grind; Owen Sleater (Ted Rooney), an advance man for Irish nationalist John McGarrigle (Ted Rooney), scouts the Thompson residence; the Commodore (Dabney Coleman) introduces Eli (Shea Whigham) to “the men who made this city.”
Written by Howard Korder; directed by David Petrarca.
Darren Aronofsky to Direct 'Noah's Ark'?!?!