Have you ever put yourself in the shoes of Rick Grimes living through the zombie apocalypse of AMC’s The Walking Dead? Well no need to wonder any longer as Hollywood’s Universal Studios has made that vicarious thought a little more palpable. On July 4th, Universal Studios is said to open The Walking Dead attraction with…
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…
Fantasy and science fiction are genres that have historically been labelled as geeky. This geek label has traditionally resulted in the two genres residing outside the status quo of what is considered trendy. Recently, entertainment has shown us that the exclusion of geeky from mainstream culture is diminishing, as media production and promotion is becoming heavily…
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…
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…
M*A*S*H (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) is not your average doctor show or sitcom. Running eleven seasons from 1972-83, it tells the tale of a camp of American army surgeons who care for wounded soldiers during the Korean War (though the show itself lasted longer than the Korean War did). They move around from place to…
Imagine living in a future where laser weapons are blasting robots out of the sky like something out of a Skynet battle scene from Terminator. A time when the oceans are filled with loyal armies of cybernetic animals engineered to dismantle bombs and attack spies, and rocket drones can land and re-launch from across the globe,…
As the first season of Gotham came to a close, Batman fans and casual viewers were presented a complex and dark reflection of the horrors that plagued the iconic city and the people who live in it. Developed by executive producer Bruno Heller, the Gotham TV series was originally set to have 16 episodes, but…
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 finds legendary actor Tommy Lee Jones wearing several hats (writer/producer/director/actor) in the almost-classic, anti-western film The…
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. First time writer-director Justin Simien brings us this week’s selection, Dear White People, a confident – if…
It was only a few days ago that Warner Brothers Studios released their first teaser trailer for the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In those four short days, the trailer has already reached over 25 million views on YouTube. There is a lot of excitement about the new movie, and a lot of…
Vinyl junkies get ready to do your happy dance ’cause Record Store Day 2015 is just around the corner. Saturday, April 18 is the big day so make sure you clear your schedules as this year’s RSD is going to be bigger than ever before. Still Spinning After All These Years First conceived back in…
A feeling of collective anticipation lingered in the air as hundreds of fans packed a still brightly lit theater to see the first ever Iranian Vampire Western, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night. Buzz about Elijah Wood’s appearance circled the room at a volume that could only be described as a loud whisper. Fans…
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. In general, sequels are a dangerous prospect. Rarely are second acts able to match the charm and…
The very best film music can thrive without the film…even if the film cannot thrive without it. Don’t believe me? Try watching Blade Runner without those lush synthesizers from Vangelis, then we can talk. The music from many of the greatest horror and sci-fi films is more available than ever these days on Spotify, who…