There’s something about the deadpan humor of the Irish that always seems to work—and Owen Dara’s THE HOLY FAIL is no exception. Set in Dara’s hometown of Cork, Ireland, the story centers around a newlywed couple already headed for divorce. Dara, the multi-hat-wearing writer, director, producer, and songwriter of the film, also stars in the […]
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[REVIEW] Old Habits Die Hard in Owen Dara’s “THE HOLY FAIL”
March 20th, 2018 
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No Comments »DIVING INTO THE OSCAR POOL
February 7th, 2018 Steven D'Arcangelo Now that the Super Bowl is over and your favorite team has won (or lost), the real game can begin — the 90th annual Academy Awards. Specifically wagering on the Academy Awards, which will be broadcast in a few short weeks. The Oscars are just as popular as football when it comes to home and office betting pools. […]
Posted in ABOUT US, ANIMATED, ARTICLES BY AUTHOR, INDEPENDENT FILMS, MAJOR MOTION PICS, MOVIES, NETWORK, Steven D'arcangelo, T.V. Tags: 2018, Academy Awards, Animation, Best Picture, Director, Oscars, Willam Hill, winners No Comments »FREE STUFF FRIDAY! – WIN a Blu-ray copy of the Documentary; “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life”
October 21st, 2016 Beyond the Marquee It’s FREE STUFF FRIDAY and we’ve got a fantastic Blu-ray for you to add to your home video collection! From the makers of “Drew: The Man Behind the Poster” comes the best reviewed documentary of the Summer ; “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life”. At 80 years old, see how Disney Legend; Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator […]
Posted in ANIMATED, ARTICLES BY AUTHOR, Beyond The Marquee, BLU-RAY, CONTESTS, DVD, INDEPENDENT FILMS, MOVIES, TRAILERS, VIDEO Tags: An Animated Life, Animator, Beyond the Marquee, Blu-ray, contest, Disney, Documentary, Drew Struzan, Erik Sharkey, Floyd Norman, Michael Fiore, movie, Ryan Shore, Walt Disney Studios No Comments »Movie Review: OUTATIME: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine
July 26th, 2016 Beyond the Marquee “If you’re going to make a documentary about a car, why not do it with some style?” While Doc Brown may not have said those exact words when he unveiled his DeLorean Time Machine in the 1985 film, Back to the Future, the question posed definitely applies to the documentary film, […]
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“24 DAYS” (Foreign Film Review & Trailer)
April 22nd, 2015 John Delia Kidnapping for money has become common in many countries getting huge sums of cash from rich families. So in the film 24 Days the kidnappers target their quarry on the notion that all Jews are rich and have access to large amounts of money. The story is true, the events are heinous and the outcome reeks with anti-Semitism. What also rings clear are […]
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“BEYOND THE REACH” (Indie Film Review & Trailer)
April 17th, 2015 John Delia Suspenseful and often chilling the movie Beyond the Reach showcases Michael Douglas in a role that engages his signature performance. His cold and calculating character here may offer a few scenes of déjà vu for some, but it’s an acting treat you won’t want to miss. Together with up and coming actor Jeremy Irvine the two […]
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“IT FOLLOWS” (Indie Film Review & Trailer)
March 26th, 2015 John Delia Very daunting, compelling, edgy and different the chiller It Follows takes you on a horror ride where sex is key and death the consequence. The disturbing film takes on a complex storyline and sorts it all out during the finale. Perfect for fans that like a good scare and staying with you for a […]
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