— by JESSIKA OWENS — A sequel is defined as a literary work, movie, etc., that is complete in itself but continues the narrative of a preceding work. I generally become squeamish at the site or sound of another sequel making the scene in the film world. It is rare that a sequel surpasses or […][...]
Review: Battleship
— by ADAM DALE — In 2005, we discover an extra solar planet with life-sustaining conditions similar to Earth. We start a program that will beam a signal to this planet in hopes of contacting any intelligent life existing there. We also meet the intelligent, yet lazy, Alex Hopper (Taylor Kitsch), whose latest stunt of […][...]
Rumor: The Rock to Play Lobo
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — With The Avengers making $1 billion in less than two weeks of release, I expected there to be rumblings from DC’s camp. Lets face it, if you’re like me, a comic-book geek, right now you’re probably wondering, what if anything, does Detective Comics plan to do with their vast library […][...]
Review: What You Need
— by ALEXA MILAN — At some point in every kid’s life, it’s natural to feel like you don’t belong. To feel like for whatever reason, you’re different than everyone else. But imagine how much those feelings would amplify if your outward appearance reflected those inner insecurities. The young protagonist at the heart of the […][...]
Poster: Prometheus
— by ADAM POYNTER — As you probably already know, director Ridley Scott is about to have a most-anticipated return to the genre he helped revolutionize when “Prometheus” opens in less than a month, on June 8. We have been excited for this film since its announcement and speculating on is storyline — which has […][...]
Haitian Relief Gala Raises $2 Million
The Festival de Cannes celebrated Haiti: Carnival in Cannes Friday night, a benefit event presented by Giorgio Armani in support of Sean Penn’s J/P Haitian Relief Organization (J/P HRO), Paul Haggis’ Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) and Petra Nemcova’s Happy Heart’s Fund (HHF), for their united and extraordinary work in Haiti. The charities’ unity […][...]
Review: Two Brothers
— by BEV QUESTAD — Insightful, candid, honest and absolutely groundbreaking, this documentary reveals two brothers’ challenges, triumphs and personal growth through 5000 days. When they are young they are in conflict. Luke says about Sam, “I don’t like him.” But as time and life events accumulate, Luke and Sam acknowledge their personal weaknesses and […][...]
Review: Hysteria
— by ADAM DALE — After watching Director Tanya Wexler’s Victorian-set comedy “Hysteria,” I spent time trying to find a roundabout way to review and describe it without having to go into details or use certain language. After not finding a way around this conundrum, I decided to just say it, “Hysteria” is about the […][...]
Trailer: Killer Joe
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Staples in the cinematic arts are varied in their contribution to the foundations of film. “The Exorcist” is one such staple in the horror genre for all its memorable scenes both on and off set. The film was controversial, taboo, everything a good horror film needs to gain traction, and […][...]
Watch the First Episode of Tron: Uprising
— by ADAM POYNTER — A lot has happened with “Tron” over the years, from its release in 1982 and its use of revolutionary technology — at the time — to a subculture of fans believing in the story and film that it amassed enough attention to garner a sequel. Disney came out strong with […][...]