Just when you thought it was safe to go to an action movie, an historical figure and mythical creatures are mashed together into an action film that sounds like a fun concept. The premise of the 16th president of the United States leading a secret life of destroying vampires sounds so over-the-top you think you’re […]
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Fourscore and Seven Dead Vampires Ago: Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter (Film Review)
June 25th, 2012 
David Derks Finally, Some Cops With Class : 21 JUMP STREET (DVD Review)
June 23rd, 2012 Malone Hollywood’s not out of ideas. You’d never know it by the constant barrage of sequels, remakes, adaptations and reboots theaters are hit with year after year. Sure original stuff peeks out now and again, but studios play it safe with tried and true brands – because they make money. Sometimes they’re lousy (Battleship) sometimes they […]
People Like You Will Like PEOPLE LIKE US (Film Review)
June 22nd, 2012 Malone I watch a lot of “bad” movies. This is mostly my choice, as I enjoy kitsch, sleaze, schlock, shock and many other forms of “garbage” that folks usually thumb their noses at. It’s a guilty pleasure that’s healthier than, say, binging on junk food – though that’s easily my second vice. But if you’ve eaten […]
A Tale of Two Generations: La Luna (Short Film Review)
June 22nd, 2012 David Derks Devotees of Pixar’s films know that being in the theater well before the feature starts is a wise idea. This time around, they won’t be disappointed when they’ll be treated to the little animated masterpiece La Luna. For those familiar with Pixar shorts, La Luna was nominated for an Oscar in the animated shorts category […]
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No Comments »Beyond the Marquee: The Web-Series (Episode 19): The Dark Knight Rises In-Theater Experience
June 21st, 2012 Beyond the Marquee On June 8th the Dark Knight Rises Interactive Display made its debut Nationwide in Theaters around the Country. The opportunity to become Bane, Catwoman or the Dark Knight and spread your message to the citizens of Gotham City is all due to the creative geniuses over at Midnight Oil Creative in collaboration with Warner Bros for […]
What Would You Ask Legendary Cartoon Voice Actor JUNE FORAY?
June 21st, 2012 Beyond the Marquee Beyond the Marquee will be sitting down this weekend with legendary cartoon voice actor June Foray to discuss her newly-awarded Emmy, as well as reflect on almost 70 years of animated character voice work. June’s impressive resume spans 7 decades including such memorable characters as Granny from the Tweety Bird & Sylvester Looney Tunes, Jokey […]
A BRAVE NEW WORLD FOR PIXAR
June 21st, 2012 Steven D'Arcangelo Brave represents many firsts for Pixar Studios. It’s their first feature with a female protagonist, first directed by a female, first period piece, first with nudity (seriously). I’m pretty sure it’s the first with a gay character (check out how the witch’s male crow describes a Scotsman) and I’m definitely sure it’s the first original […]
