— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — It has been very quiet on the “Man of Steel” news the past couple of weeks. I have seen is a LOT of interviews from Michael Shannon, but now a quite interesting rumored climax of the Superman reboot has popped up. Cosmic Book News was tipped off to the movie’s […][...]
Under Review: ‘Tower Heist’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Heist movies are some of the most fun and creative films that make it mainstream; that’s just how it’s been for as long as Hollywood has made them. I find it fascinating to see what writers come up with when it comes to these types of films, so naturally I […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘L.A. Zombie’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — What do you get when you cross a porn star, contemporary gay culture and zombies? I’m not sure, but I don’t think I wanna meet it. Throw in some necrophilia and potential schizophrenia and you have one twisted film that I’m not sure even I could marinate on. “L.A. Zombie” […][...]
Under Review: ‘Film Socialisme’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Foaming surf as a cruise ship glides through gray seas – a lithe bikini-clad young woman swimming underwater in the ship’s pool – a white-dressed woman slamming repeatedly into a window, ignored by the patrons chatting in the warm interior, inexplicably collapses face-down into the ship’s pool. There are images […][...]
Under Review: ‘The Rules of the Game’ (aka ‘La Regle du Jeu’)
— by BEV QUESTAD — There is not just an Arab discontent swirling in the winds. There is also a pervasive International Spring going on with the Occupy Wall Street movement. So it is altogether appropriate that on the Park Blocks of a make-shift tent city of protest in Portland, Ore., there should be playing […][...]
Official Winners of Scream Awards 2011 Announced
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — There have been a LOT of genre movies — sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, superhero movies and so much more this year – and, of course, the most amazing deserve to get some recognition. Below are the winners of Scream Awards for 2011. The Ultimate Scream: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows […][...]
‘A Dog Named Christmas’ to Air Nov. 20
Bruce Greenwood (“John From Cincinnati,” “Knots Landing”) stars in a heartwarming Hallmark Hall of Fame story about coming to terms with the past and the ways that Christmas can help to bring a family together in “A Dog Named Christmas.” Greenwood is George McCray, who lives on a Kansas farm with wife Mary Ann (Linda […][...]
Sony Dedicates Park to John Calley
Sony Pictures Entertainment has revealed the naming of John Calley Park in honor of the late former chairman of the studio. The news was announced by chairman and chief executive officer Michael Lynton and co-chairman Amy Pascal at a dedication ceremony attended by studio employees. The newly-named park is located in the center of the […][...]
Under Review: ‘Puss in Boots’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Any fan of the “Shrek” franchise will probably admit the Puss in Boots character practically stole every scene he was in. So that said, a spin-off starring the boot wearing furball was a no-brainer. Set before the Shrek films, “Boots” delves into Puss’ origin, which is cleverly fleshed out by […][...]
Under Review: ‘The Mighty Macs’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Sports movies are tricky, whether you’re into the sport or not can affect how you see and interpret the movie. Those based on true events have even more hurdles to jump because if it is a well-known story, then you already know the outcome and that can make the movie […][...]