— by RON WILKINSON — In the performing arts world today, there are two kinds of magic. The best known kind is the arena magic of Penn & Teller and the other big Las Vegas and Atlantic City acts. These acts are massive productions with massive attendance and, yes, they make massive m[...]
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85th Annual Academy Awards Results
— by ADAM POYNTER — Last night, the most prestigious awards of the year were presented to the leaders in the entertainment industry at the 85th Annual Academy Awards. Oscar host Seth MacFarlane presided over the festivities as emcee, and while he did an OK job, the entire night was prett[...]
85th Annual Academy Awards: Predictions
— by ADAM POYNTER — Well, another year has passed and we some amazing movies were released in 2012. We have already had the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards and now it is finally time for the biggest and most prestigious award show of the year — the Academy Awards. This year marks the[...]
The Oscar Snubs for 2013
— by ADAM POYNTER — The past year has been filled with many memorable performances and movies that just amazed. Awards season is upon us and the announcements for nominees to the 85th Annual Academy Awards were announced by Oscar host Seth MacFarlane and actress Emma Stone. There are so [...]
Kevin Costner’s Big Return
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Kevin Costner is making a fantastic comeback. He has been doing movies and small projects here and there, but he hasn’t been in the spotlight for quite some time. I personally have been a fan of his for decades, and yet, I think the last movie of his[...]
Why They Should Make Anger Management 2
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — “Anger Management” was a surprisingly funny and unique 2003 movie. It had the qualities of a musical, with an amazing soundtrack that included a wide range of classics songs like “I Feel Pretty” from “West Side Story” and Santana&#[...]
Man of Steel vs. the John Williams Score
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — If there is an iconic movie theme for a fictitious character that is recognizable by most people, it would probably be one of the following: “Superman,” “Indiana Jones,” “Star Wars,” or “Jaws.” Interestingly enough, the[...]
Why They Should Make a John Carter Sequel
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — If there is an infamous movie to talk about from 2012 so far, it would have to be “John Carter.” The reviews seemed extremely opposite ended. If you read some of the critics’ reviews, you will find in some cases a curiously cruel animosity by some. Conv[...]
Why They Should Make True Lies 2
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — I have been an Arnold Schwarzenegger fan my entire life. I have enjoyed his action movies, his physical commitment to his roles and most of his comedies. But, there is an epic movie of his that combines both the action and the comedy and the result was one of my [&he[...]
Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
— by BEV QUESTAD — I am Lisbeth … Lisbeth Salander. I was created by Stieg Larsson and transferred to celluloid by Niels Oplev. Then Daniel Alfredson. Then David Fincher. Why did anyone think they could be successful at this? The Cast In Oplev and Alfredson’s versions I was portrayed[...]
Recap: The 84th Annual Academy Awards
— by ADAM POYNTER — Last night in Los Angeles, the world watched as the stars of Hollywood and beyond descended upon the Kodak Theater for the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Billy Crystal returned for his ninth stint at host, and with it having been 22 years since his first time hosting, he[...]
Predictions for Tonight’s Academy Awards
— by ADAM POYNTER — Well it’s here, the biggest day of the year for the entertainment industry: the 84th Annual Academy Awards. This is the day when the greatest names in the business get together and are awarded for their strenuous efforts in the past year for everything from Best Pic[...]
‘Star Wars’ Blu-Rays Feature More Alterations
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — All six “Star Wars” movies are ready to hit the store shelves again on Sept. 16, this time as ultra-super-remastered Blu-rays, but you probably already knew that. That’s why this article isn’t about the Blu-ray release for the movies. Instead,[...]
The New Man of Steel Revealed: My Thoughts
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — There is a new Superman movie in the horizon titled “Man of Steel” and actor Henry Cavill (“The Tudors”) nabbed himself the role of a lifetime by grabbing the title role. As a huge Superman fan, like many others, I have strong feelings about[...]