— by ADAM DALE — If anything could get genre enthusiasts and fanboys excited for a film it would be “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” creator Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard (“Cloverfield,” “Alias”) in a writing collaboration on a horror thriller. This is exactly what happened with “The Cabin in the Woods,” co-written by Whedon and […][...]
The Godfather Part 2 Back in Theaters
Cinemark Holdings Inc. is following up the successful presentation of Francis Ford Coppola’s restored version of his Academy Award-winning “The Godfather” with an exclusive, one-night only XD presentation of “The Godfather Part 2” on April 19. The “Coppola Restoration” of[...]
Man of Steel Logo Unveiled
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Here it is, folks, the Superman logo being used for the movie “Man of Steel.” See it below … Earlier this week, a lower quality version of this photo was released, inciting lots of discussion. Some fans loved it, and immediately made it their Twitter avatar and desktop wallpaper. I, […][...]
Review: Lockout
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — A ripped Guy Pearce (“Memento,” “The King’s Speech”) proves he’s action star material in the sci-fi thriller “Lockout,” directed by James Mather and Stephen St. Leger. Luc Besson, the man who brought us the brilliant and outlandish “The Fifth Element,” conceived this tale about an outer space prison taken over […][...]
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 by Naomi Rapace. She got […][...]
Trailer: The Five-Year Engagement
— by ALEXA MILAN — When most romantic comedies draw to a close, the couple at the heart of the story rides off into the sunset to live happily after. But as anyone who has ever planned a wedding can attest, life goes on, and the trip down the aisle is rarely so smooth sailing. […][...]
Review: Gerhard Richter Painting
— by BEV QUESTAD — He takes three colors — red, blue and yellow — and stripes them in arcs and jutting angles onto a large canvass. Beautiful balance, natural primary colors. Simple and elegant. Then he spreads bright yellow paint onto a long wedge, as if buttering the length of French bread. Then, carefully, […][...]
Trailer: Katy Perry: Part of Me
Scheduled to be released on July 5, “Katy Perry: Part of Me” will be a first-ever big-screen look at the international superstar’s life both on- and off-stage. Said Perry, “I am so excited to paint the silver screen in 3D color with help from our friends at Paramount and Imagine. For the last year and […][...]
Review: American Reunion
— by ADAM DALE — It’s been nearly 13 years since we were first introduced to the awkward group of friends in “American Pie” who made a pact to lose their virginity before graduation. Since then, we have seen them come together after high school and for a wedding. In “American Reunion,” everyone is back […][...]
Trailer: 7 Days In Havana
— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — “7 Days In Havana” is a collaboration of three film houses — Full House, Morena Films and Havana Club International — in which the city’s cultural background is explored by seven international directors. Each of the directors adds a bit of personal flavor and style to the film and […][...]