Halloween (Rated R; in theaters everywhere October 19th) I’ll just come right out and say it—the original Halloween movie wasn’t all that good. I can hear the angry mob sharpening their pitchforks outside my window now, but that’s my opinion, and I stand by it. Sure, it was groundbreaking for its time, and it gave…
It is customary in many cultures to honor the dead and celebrate their life. These cultural celebrations come in many forms and hold many names. In America, we call it Halloween. Halloween is a spooktastic holiday that comes only once a year and falls on October 31st. Halloween embodies an eerie feel and possesses a…
This summer marked the tenth anniversary of what is arguably the greatest Batman movie ever made (and there’s really no argument): The Dark Knight. This week, to commemorate the event, Warner Bros. has re-released the film in a few select cities, and so this seems like a perfect time to look back at the second chapter in…
The Super Bowl is one of those rare events that draws in viewers across demographics and interests. Sure, folks love their football. But for a significant portion of the massive viewership, the main event takes place outside of the actual game. Maybe you tuned in to Super Bowl LII on Sunday evening for the spectacle…
Just because the summer is over, doesn’t mean Netflix is done with summer movies. September is bringing autumn, but this month, Netflix is bringing a ton of movies and shows to the service. Highlights of Netflix in September include The Rugrats Movie, Narcos season 3 and Pulp Fiction. If you felt like you missed true feeling of summer,…
A new month, more shows and movies coming to and leaving Netflix. This month the streaming site is adding a huge amount of content including animated films like: Finding Dory, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Corpse Bride. Netflix is also launching another new show, Santa Clarita Diet, starring Drew Barrymore. New movies coming to the…
Before 2016 rolled out, Disney Movie Trailers released the extended trailer for Bill Condon’s much-anticipated film, Beauty and the Beast. The film, starring Emma Watson as Belle and Dave Stevens as Beast, has generated a lot of buzz since the teaser trailer debut in May and prompted even more attention over the last few months. According to…
Autumn is officially here and Netflix is looking to take advantage of people staying indoors. In October, Netflix is bringing a ton of originals along with a bunch of well-known classics like Titanic and Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the streaming service. Shows like Arrow, The Flash, iZombie, and American Horror Story are also coming in October. A…
Here we are again, a new month means more new movies and shows coming to Netflix for our viewing pleasure. Classic films like Jaws and Top Gun are being added the streaming site’s repertoire. More Netflix originals are also joining the fray, with a second season of Narcos and the premiere of Luke Cage both…
News broke last week that Epix has ordered a TV adaptation of Get Shorty. Released in 1995, the film has become a classic. With an all-star cast including John Travolta, Danny Devito, and Gene Hackman, it’s easy to see why. Get Shorty is a hilarious look at the film industry. It follows Chili Palmer (Travolta),…
When you think of Ellen Page, you don’t think of zombies. You might think of pregnant, indie-rock teenagers and bright blue vomit. Maybe you think of roller derby, or mutants that walk through walls. There’s a possibility that you think of pregnant indie teenagers that roller skate through walls. Who knows? I’m not here to judge. However,…
I am an avid reader of non-fiction history. I do my best to convince people that my favorite genre is not the dry, dusty text of high school, but instead is full of riveting tales made all the more dramatic because they happened. I’ve spent the better part of this year trying to push people to read In the…
Hollywood lost one of the greats last week when a tragic plane crash in Santa Barbara, CA took the life of legendary Film Composer James Horner. The two time Academy Award Winner and seven time nominee scored some of the greatest films of all-time including: Star Trek II (1982), Aliens (1986), Field of Dreams (1989), Braveheart (1995), Titanic (1996) and…
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…