I swear I have had this conversation over and over with friends of mine in the industry for the past few years (or more), that studios are just being too reckless with releasing TOO MUCH material for their films TOO EARLY. Growing up, the movies of the 70’s-90’s never had this much pre-promotion and buzz. […]
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Watch the Ultimate 25 Minute Super Preview of THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN
June 28th, 2012 
Beyond the Marquee MIRROR, MIRROR Now on BluRay & DVD Today! (Video Review)
June 26th, 2012 Beyond the Marquee Now out on BluRay and DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is MIRROR, MIRROR. This magical movie goes where no Snow White film has before, full of some Great Extras and Special Features you can now enjoy the classic fairy-tale in it’s fresh and comedic retelling the whole family will enjoy. The moment I left […]
Fourscore and Seven Dead Vampires Ago: Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter (Film Review)
June 25th, 2012 David Derks 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 […]
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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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 […]
