— by JOEL CRARY — I had a cat named Maynard when I was a teenager. I would pick strands of his orange fur from my forest green “Ænima” t-shirt, banging my head to “Stinkfist” all the while. Tool was one of my top five favourite bands for a good number of years, considering their[...]
Archive for April, 2010
Trailer Talk: ‘The Other Guys’
— by ALEXA MILAN — We’ve seen countless stories about fearless cops who never hesitate to save the day, but what about the other cops they work with? What are they like? That’s exactly what director Adam McKay’s latest film, “The Other Guys,” seeks to answer[...]
Under Review: ‘Date Night’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Considering a human has the potential to live more than a hundred years, it’s no surprise that there are periods of time where one becomes disenchanted with the pleasures of life. These stalling moments can be caused by prolonged depression, lack of accomplishm[...]
Batman: The 1943 Motion Picture Serial
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Batman and Robin battle Japanese spymaster Tito Daka as he operates a covert espionage organization in Gotham City’s now-deserted Little Tokyo that turns American scientists into pliable zombies for the Third Reich.[...]
Seven Featurettes from ‘Hubble 3D’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — It is very unlikely that you or I will ever become an astronaut. What is very likely is that we have thought or dreamed about it. Yes, dreamed about space travel. The experience of exiting our atmosphere and entering the vastness of space. As a science fiction lover,[...]
‘Twilight’ Star To Sink Teeth Into Cobain Biopic?
— by BEN FOWLER — “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson is potentially lined up to play Kurt Cobain in a biopic based on his tragic life. According to UK tabloid The Sun, Pattinson has been pestering Cobain’s widow, Courtney Love, to allow him to take on the role of the icon[...]
‘Star Wars’ Animated Comedy Series in the Works
— by KYLA DREWETTE — Whenever I hear about a new “Star Wars” project, my instinctive response is: “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.” And who can blame me? Most of what Lucasfilm has churned out over the last 11 years has been disappointing at best, and fans (including myself)[...]
Trailer: The A-Team (Version 2)
— by ROB COX — I must admit to feeling rather lukewarm towards “The A-Team” upon the release of its first trailer back in January. I can’t say I wasn’t intrigued, but the TV show upon which this big screen epic is based isn’t exactly a sentimental favorite of mine; but that’s[...]
Seven Clips from ‘Defendor’
— by H.G. WATSON — With all of the big superhero movies out this year, one that may fly under your radar is Peter Stebbings’ “Defendor.” The Hamilton, Ontario, shot and set film is one that superhero film fans should seek out. The plot of the film revolves around Woody [...]
Batman: Origins of a Legend (1940 to 1949)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — By 1940, with a sum total of nine issues of “Detective Comics” under his utility belt, Batman had successfully established himself as a power player in comics…a character whose foundations had laid the groundwork for a legacy with volumes of[...]
Taking a Bite Out of ‘Food Inc.’
— by BEV QUESTAD, Ph.D., in conversation with ROBERT YUEN, M.D., related to the documentary “Food, Inc.” — Some things are just important to know. So declare a monthly Family Smart Night. Fix a wholesome meal, let the kids lead 15 minutes of exercise and then pop in the[...]
Short Film Theater: ‘Logorama’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — I have watched this short film twice and I was blown away each time. It is undeniably brilliant. The sound is fantastic, the animation is amazing and it’s just plain fun to watch.[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Twelve’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — Many films have tried to capture the depravity associated with young adults and drugs. Some have had hilarious effects, like “Reefer Madness,” and some are more successful, like “Requim for a Dream.” Joel Shumacher’s latest film, “Twelve,” looks [...]
An Exclusive Interview with Norman Reedus
— by SEAN GERSKI — Back in 1999, when “Boondock Saints” came and went (after appearing in a handful of theaters), the odds of ever seeing a sequel to the movie were incalculably low. And, as time went by, the odds grew even longer. But “Boondock Saints” is not[...]