— by LYNN TACKITT — Often, when you see a sequel you have a preconceived notion that it is not going to be as good as the first. And more times than not, you would be correct. Rarely does a sequel outshine the original. Writers Cory Edwards, Todd Edwards, Tony Leech and Mike Disa (who [&[...]
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Under Review: Disney’s ‘Prom’
— by LYNN TACKITT — Disney has put out more than its fair share of teen movies. This is a company that knows a good formula for movies. And “Prom” sticks to that basic formula. I’m not saying that it is a bad thing; in fact, I enjoyed the movie. A bit predictable, but then [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Devil’s Double’
— by LYNN TACKITT — Lionsgate is known to put out horror films of all kinds. The trailer for “The Devil’s Double” seems to deal with a whole different type of horror. New Zealand director Lee Tamahori is at the helm of this action-packed dark look into the life of[...]
Two Clips from ‘Everything Must Go’
— by LYNN TACKITT — Will Ferrell has a string of comedies in his acting career that, after a while, I have trouble discerning one from another. But wait! It looks like Mr. Ferrell is taking a turn in his acting career with a bit more drama in an indie movie directed by Dan Rush […[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Stake Land’
— by LYNN TACKITT — I have always wondered what would be worse than being hunted by zombies. The thought of being eaten alive is just too awful to think about. They seem to be fairly mindless though and you should be able to outsmart them. Now comes “Stake Land,” where there [...]
WETA Livestream Event Explores ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’
— by LYNN TACKITT — I have always been a fan of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise. I have watched all of the movies and even was a faithful follower of the short-lived television series and later the cartoon shows. Now 20th Century Fox is adding a new twist to a new edition [...]
Under Review: ‘Water for Elephants’
— by LYNN TACKITT — Directed by Francis Lawrence, “Water For Elephants” is based on a novel by Sara Gruen, with the screenplay written by Richard LaGravenese. The movie takes us on a journey of innocence; choices that have to be made and the pursuit of dreams when the best laid plans[...]
10 Clips from ‘Fast Five’
— by LYNN TACKITT — On April 29, the fifth installment of “The Fast and The Furious” franchise will race to the big screen. Director Justin Lin and writer Chris Morgan are teaming up again for what looks to be a bigger than ever action-packed film. The movie stars Vin Diesel,[...]
Under Review: The Waterhole
— by LYNN TACKITT — When I first watched “The Waterhole,” I didn’t care much for the characters. But then I realized I was looking at these characters with my “Mom” cap on. I had broken my most sacred rule, “Always watch a movie with an open mind.” So, the next[...]
Under Review: ‘The Conspirator’
— by LYNN TACKITT — On April 15, the 146th anniversary of the death of President Lincoln, “The Conspirator” opened in theatres. The film begins on a battleground littered with mostly dead Union soldiers. You are introduced to Frederick Aikens (James McAvoy) and his friend[...]
Seven Clips from ‘The Conspirator’
— by LYNN TACKITT — Robert Redford’s new film, “The Conspirator,” is based on the occurrences that followed the assassination of President Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre. It mainly covers the trial of Mary Surratt. Mary is accused of harboring John Wilkes Booth and company at [...]
Two Featurettes from ‘Fast Five’
— by LYNN TACKITT — Need something to kick-start your summer movie experience? Get your summer up and running with “Fast 5,” the fifth movie of “The Fast and The Furious” franchise. John Lin is back in the director’s chair and also returning is writer Chris Morgan, who [...]
Norman Reedus Interviewed at Conspirator Premiere
— by LYNN TACKITT — Norman Reedus, best known for “The Boondock Saints” and “The Walking Dead,” was interviewed outside The Ford Theatre on his way into the premiere of “The Conspirator.” Reedus plays the role of Lewis Payne in the film. Laid back and looking[...]
Should Jean-Claude Van Damme Be Making Demands?
— by LYNN TACKITT — In the 1990s, Jean-Claude Van Damme was well known in the action movie world. The ladies all liked him; men thought he was a man’s man of action. Through the years, though, he hasn’t been as visible. He seems to stay busy doing voiceovers for cartoons and doing se[...]