— by JESSIKA OWENS — Technology is very much a part of our everyday lives. If you are reading this article, you are doing so via the Internet. Facebook has half a billion users, and I know I personally can’t function without my cell phone. How does this affect us in our social ventures? How […][...]
Six New Images from ‘Thor’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — These are exciting times for comic-book fans and super-hero movie fans in general. The 2011-12 movie schedule is loaded with them, and I, for one, could not be happier. First up is “Thor,” starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Natalie Portman (Jane Foster), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Jaimie Alexander (Sif) and Anthony Hopkins […][...]
Four Clips from John Carpenter’s ‘The Ward’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — “The Ward” is being brought to us by John Carpenter and the clips I have seen gave me the creeps. Amber Heard (“Drive Angry 3D,” “‘Zombieland,” “‘Pineapple Express”) plays Kristen who goes searching for her friend Emily in one clip, only to find someone or something else trying to escape. […][...]
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[...]
Five New ‘Harry Potter’ Images Appear
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Entertainment Weekly has published five new photos from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” In the first image, we see Draco, Goyle and Blaise Zabini in the Room of Requirement. The second is of the trio. Third, is Potter in the Lestrange Vault. I won’t spoil the fourth […][...]
Will ‘The Dark Night Returns’ Be Made into an Animated Movie?
— by SEAN GERSKI — Out of all the comic book series ever created, a pair of limited series that each began publication in 1986 — “Watchmen” and “The Dark Knight Returns” — are unquestionably among the most important and influential. For a long time[...]
‘Smallville’: Thoughts on the End of the Beginning of Superman’s Journey
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — “Smallville” is near and dear to my heart, mostly because it gave me the opportunity to enjoy an alternative look into the unexplored time-period of my hero: Superman. This time period occurs before he wore the suit or flew. It gave us the opportunity to accompany him on his journey […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Governator’
— by H.G. WATSON — The line between “really cool” and “fanservice” has grown very thin in recent days. For example: “Hanna” has a 16-year old maiming and killing her way through Europe. Super cool! “Sucker Punch,” on the other hand, has a bunch of 20-somethings fighting ninjas, dinosaurs, robots…etc. And no plot, which makes […][...]
Under Review: ‘Scream 4’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Opening scenes for horror films set the entire tone for the movie and really get horror fans going. I have heard more applause in theaters during openers for scary movies than anything else. A suspenseful opening with a strong jump moment is usually the way to go, after which the […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Abduction’
— by ADAM POYNTER — As the “Twilight” Saga comes to an end, the film’s cast must spread beyond the borders of Stephenie Meyer’s characters and establish themselves as true adult actors in the entertainment business. While Robert Pattinson will be starring alongside Reese Witherspoon in “Water for Elephants” this month, he has also signed […][...]