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Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. A stroke of blind luck (and a little vacation) mercifully spared me a viewing of Annie (2014) last…
We all know the classic sci-fi movies, but there have been just as many that have fallen under the radar. Some of them have a lot to offer. So let’s talk about some of these lesser known sci-fi movie gems. Night of the Comet (1984) First up is Night of the Comet. The movie begins…
Ruairi Robinson’s online viral sensation Leviathan is going to be turned into a full-length movie produced by Simon Kinberg and Neill Blomkamp, according to Slash Films and Deadline. Leviathan is a gritty, sci-fi Moby Dick that has the potential to be an incredible on-screen adventure. It’s a tale as old as time, really. Screenwriter Jim…
With a potential Big Trouble in Little China remake staring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on the horizon, it’s only fitting to look into the Big Trouble in Little China comic universe for inspiration. Let’s hope the producers of this remake used the comic to come up with some ideas. Why? Because it’s awesome. The Goon series…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W1_8IV8uhA&w=560&h=315] Axanar is a new Star Trek independent film made for Trekkies by Trekkies that dives into the battle between the Klingon Empire and the Federation that defined its destiny. Through its kickstarter campaign, Axanar managed to raise over $600,000, and will be one of the first non-CBS/Paramount Star Trek movies produced entirely through crowdfunding efforts….
I guess we should have seen this coming. I guess the signs pointed in this direction all season long. But even as season five cut to black, I have a really hard time believing that this is the end for our friend Jon Snow. On a show where tons of characters die, I thought he…
Some will argue that the action genre is a fading art with every studio milking the comic book cash cow. Back in your mother’s day, one liner action gurus, like Stallone and Norris, brought sweaty chest hair to justice on the big screen year round. A great action movie these days, much to Jason Statham’s…
In case you missed it, IDW is doing some pretty incredible things with their continuing Ghostbusters comic book series. There are volumes of trade paperbacks out there now, tons of variant covers, and stories written in the spirit of the movies but freed from the containment grid. They currently have a new series that bridges…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week we find Jason Statham scowling his way through Wild Card, yet another entry into the…
Another one bites the dust. Lack of work and the rise of CGI forces seven-time Oscar winner Rick Baker into early retirement. Thanks for nothing CGI. The Man Before CGI, there was Rick Baker. Star Wars (1977), An American Werewolf In London (1981), Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983), Videodrome (1983), Harry and the Hendersons (1987), Ed Wood (1994), Men In Black (1997), The…
People love to make references to movies, as they are a hugely important piece of our culture. A movie’s quotability often adds to the entertainment that it gives, especially if the quote is amusing or insightful in some way. Some of the most quotable movies are cult classics, which are not popular in the “mainstream”…
We know all about lots of popular, big-name, mainstream movies. But what about the many other amazing movies out there that may not have been as popular? Plenty of films exist that have great cinematography, well-developed plotlines, and excellent acting. Some are hysterical, while others are more serious in nature. Many are quite entertaining. Here…
Well, we saw a big battle against the White Walkers last week. So it was only natural to expect a bit of a let down with this episode. But, as you know, Game of Thrones pulls out all the stops with the penultimate episode every season. This one was no exception. With a title like…
Most fans of the CW’s popular superhero shows Arrow and The Flash have enjoyed the Barry/Oliver crossover episodes. Now, the CW is amping up the hype with a new crossover/spinoff show called DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. In this series, the Arrow, the Flash, Firestorm, White (not Black) Canary, Heatwave, Captain Cold, Atom, and the previously unseen…
If you sat out the month of May at the movie theater, you missed a bunch of fun summer movies that delivered on their promises for action, comedy, and plenty of explosions. But it’s okay. Most of those titles are still out for you to enjoy. In the meantime, we have a whole new month…