One of the better comedies to be released this year, The Heat has a lot going for it with a fine cast, good comedic writing and some nice direction from Paul Feig who gave us Bridesmaids. Of course it doesn’t hurt to have Melissa McCarthy one of the top comics in the business as […]
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The Heat, A Wacky Buddy Comedy (Film Review)





Beyond the Marquee: The Web Series (Ep.48) – 100 Years of Paramount Studios Costumes!


On June 15, 2013, Los Angeles Confidential and Acura celebrated 100 years of Paramount Pictures through the lens of fashion and film on Paramount’s New York Street back lot on the heels of an in-depth editorial feature published in the Spring issue. Guests clad in summer cocktail attire perused storefronts complete with costumes from classic and modern films, many of which […]
WORLD WAR Z: The Art of the Film (Book Review)


This week at the Beyond the Marquee offices, we got in another highly anticipated “Art of” book from our good pals at TITAN Books. Now available to own, it’s WORLD WAR Z: The Art of the Film and this one is a bit non-traditional from the other “Art of” books we have reviewed from Titan […]
TRAILER TUESDAY: Free Birds, Drinking Buddies, Jobs, The Smurfs 2, The World’s End and MORE!!!


Instead of bouncing around the net trying to find the latest trailers for the hottest films, just drop by Beyond the Marquee on TRAILER TUESDAYS and we’ll load you up with what you need. Whether it’s the latest Hollywood Blockbuster Movie or Mind-Provoking Independent Film, we always have a fun mix of the best of […]
The Art of Product Placement in Movies


The difference between a subtle comment and a boorish remark is what separates a gentleman from a jerk, a leader from a tyrant, and an effective promotional message from shameless commercialism. This fact was never plainer to me than after reviewing the 2012 Brandcameo award winners, an annual review of how well Hollywood mixes its […]

World War Z, A Thrilling Roller Coaster Ride (Film Review)


The opening sequence in the zombie thriller World War Z gets so intense that I white knuckled as I grabbed the arms of my seat, the film’s that shocking. These 15 minutes alone are worth the price of admission. It’s like watching a Roland Emmerich film on steroids (Day After Tomorrow, 2012) only more […]



CONTEST: Win a Monster Prize Pack of Disney/PIXAR’s “Monsters University” Promotional Items


Disney/PIXAR’s “Monster’s University” hits theaters today nationwide and our good pals in Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures have loaded us up with some fun MU swag to giveaway. We’ve got a Monsters University hat, CD soundtrack, MU collectible keychain. MU mini-pendant, MU Student Sticket Badge and an MU t-shirt, all waiting to make their home […]