— by ROBERT DeFEIS– Brant Sersen is the writer/director of the slightly humorous film “Splinterheads.” The movie follows the story of Justin Frost (Thomas Middleditch), who is quite the slacker. As the traveling carnival comes to town for the summer, the splinterheads come wi[...]
Archive for October, 2009
Under Review: ‘Maskhead’
— by ALEXA MILAN — “Maskhead,” the latest low-budget horror flick from writer/co-director Scott Swan and co-director Fred Vogel, will likely appeal to the same fans of the mind-bending, gore-filled “Saw” franchise. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart. The film follows[...]
Five Clips From ‘Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans’
— by JASON EAKEN — There are some directors I trust implicitly, and Werner Herzog’s on the list. Whether his films are ultimately good or bad, they are interesting, they have thought and care and perspective breathed into them by Herzog. Watching the five clips from his upcoming[...]
‘Superman/Batman 2’ Getting Under Way
— by JON MARTINCIC — Warner Bros. Animation’s “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” hit the shelves on Sept. 29, and the buzz is still strong (click here for the review). As a matter of fact, Warner Premiere has decided to continue the series with a sequel to the DC Comics[...]
Under Review: ‘Astro Boy’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — “Astro Boy” is based on the 1950s Japanese comic series which was later adapted for television screens in 1963. Years later, the overseas hit enjoyed success in the American market. It has been remade once again but this time it’s being released in theaters[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Wrong Turn at Tahoe’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Things haven’t been too easy for Cuba Gooding Jr. following his success in “Jerry Maguire,” and based on the trailer for “Wrong Turn at Tahoe,” it doesn’t look like things will be turning around anytime soon. The good news is th[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Stan Helsing’
— by SEAN GERSKI — In his book “Adventures in the Screen Trade,” legendary screenwriter William Goldman famously wrote: “Nobody knows anything … Not one person in the entire motion picture field knows for a certainty what’s going to work. Every time out it’s[...]
Under Review: ‘Saw VI’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Halloween is the time for cheap masks and discounted candy, but it’s also the time for another installment to “Saw.” Just like Jason and Krueger, Jigsaw is living the high life, but on the downside, just like Jason and Krueger, each installment gets[...]
Will ‘Mad Max’ Hit the Road Again?
— by CAM SMITH — For what feels like the hundredth time, the spectre of “Mad Max 4” — often dubbed “Fury Road” — has once again risen, with further sequel rumors destined to rile up all lovers of dirt-streaked, apocalyptic Aussie off-roading entertainment the world[...]
An Exclusive Interview with Director Nicholas Tucker
— by ALEXA MILAN — Filmmaker Nicholas Tucker may not be a household name, but his films are bound to get people laughing and get them thinking. Through a unique blend of fiction and non-fiction, Tucker seeks to educate viewers about political hypocrisy in his latest documentary “Do As [...]
The Dude Abides in ‘The Men Who Stare at Goats’
— by RACHEL COYNE — When watching “The Big Lebowski,” have you ever wondered what the Dude would be like in the Army? Well who hasn’t?! “The Men Who Stare at Goats” takes a comical look at the Iraq war by focusing on a very select U.S. battalion with one very special goal: To[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Invictus’
— by ROBERT DeFEIS — “Invictus” is also known as “The Human Factor.” In this movie, the human factor would be Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) as this film chronicles his life through the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa when he was the president of South[...]
About That New ‘Star Wars’ Rumor …
— by CAM SMITH — On Oct. 21, a number of legitimate filmsites ran a tip regarding the strong possibility of a third “Star Wars” trilogy — an all-3D venture which would see George Lucas ceremoniously perched in the Emperor’s swiveling producer throne, overseeing the[...]
Six Scenes from ‘Broken Embraces’
— by RACHEL COYNE — Between “Broken Embraces” and “Nine” both being released this holiday season, Penélope Cruz seems to be gunning for another Oscar. I guess being a gorgeous, sexy, talented actress who is (possibly) engaged to Javier Bardem just isn’t enough for some[...]