— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — “Into every generation there is a Chosen One” … and for those of us who love “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” that Chosen One is Joss Whedon. “Buffy” is one of those unique incidents where the creator became more popular than anyone else from the series. When I talk about “Buffy” […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Green Hornet’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — They say the third time is a charm, and it is possible that this is the case with this third trailer for “Green Hornet.” The previous trailers weren’t bad — they had explosions and cool gadgets — but they didn’t have, in my opinion, the heart or that Je ne […][...]
‘Harry Potter’ Conjures Up Magical Weekend at Box Office
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” soared to the top of the global box office in its opening weekend, earning a staggering $330.1 million dollars worldwide, encompassing $125.1 million domestically and $205 million internationally. The[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Battle: Los Angeles’ (Teaser Version)
— by CHRIS HYATT — Thanks to the underdog success of “District 9,” and Michael Bay’s talent of sacrificing quality for CGI, the alien invasion sub-genre of sci-fi is back in business. On the heels of “Skyline,” comes “Battle: Los Angeles” from filmmakers Greg and Colin Strause, set for release spring 2011. “Battle: Los Angeles” […][...]
Under Review: ‘127 Hours’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — If there’s anyone prone to hedonism, it’s Aron Ralston, who doesn’t mind risk or injury, just as long as there’s a certain amount of fun to be had. But Ralston, who continues to explore the world, has had his fair share of misfortune during his travels[...]
Warner Bros. Re-Booting ‘Buffy’ — Without Joss Whedon
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — In the latest news of wtf-ery, Warner Bros. plans to remake “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” without Joss Whedon. The studio, which is celebrating “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow’s” huge box office success, purchased the rights from director[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Somebody’s Hero’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — While offering what has become a common plot lately — regular guy decides to become super-hero — “Somebody’s Hero” is a more family-friendly version. It focuses on positive side to the taker of the mantle of being a super-hero. Sure, this plot has become repetitive in last few years, but […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Red Riding Hood’ (Teaser Version)
— by ALEXA MILAN — First classic novels like “Wuthering Heights” and “Pride and Prejudice” got “Twilight”-inspired covers. Now, a popular fairy tale is about to get a supernatural romance makeover. I sure don’t remember the tale of Little Red Riding Hood looking like this when I was little. Catherine Hardwicke, the director of the […][...]
Under Review: ‘Monsters’
— by KYLA DREWETTE — Shot guerrilla-style in the jungles of South America, Garth Edwards’ “Monsters” features compelling and complex characters, stunning visuals and, yes, giant alien monsters. Set six years after a NASA space probe carrying alien life forms broke-up over Mexico, “Monsters” creates a realistic and believable world where massive bioluminescent aliens have […][...]