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 […]
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People Like You Will Like PEOPLE LIKE US (Film Review)
June 22nd, 2012 
Malone 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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Tags: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Kids, Rated G 
No Comments »ROCK OF AGES Will Rock You Like A Hurricane (Film Review)
June 16th, 2012 Malone Looking back at decades past, we often feel a blend of nostalgia and embarrassment. Usually music brings the nostalgia, fashion brings the embarrassment. Sometimes it’s the reverse: some clothing styles make a comeback and sometimes you just can’t believe you wore out that NKOTB cassette. On June 15th, Warner Bros. releases the film version of […]
Behold, the Future: “Bottom of the Ninth” Animated Graphic Novel
June 14th, 2012 David Derks With the age of information in full swing, electronic devices have given filmmakers new opportunities for getting their voices heard. The shift in how we, the public, get our content has created new opportunities for delivery of compelling stories. As a film geek and comic book junkie, I’m interested in how new stories are being […]
Posted in ANIMATED, ANIMATED, ARTICLES BY AUTHOR, David Derks, FEATURES AND INDEPENDENT, Uncategorized Tags: Animation, app, Family, graphic novel, Rated PG 3 Comments »Box Office Monday: Prometheus Can’t Top Madagascar
June 11th, 2012 Nick Lepa Although Ridley Scott’s Prometheus was expected to have a larger opening, it has made number three on the list of “Biggest Opening Weekends NOT at Number One” with over $50 million. So who grabbed the number one spot? Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted took the glory this week with $60 million. $60 million for […]
Batman: The Web Series
June 10th, 2012 David Derks If you search carefully, you can find hidden gems on the Internet. If you know where to look, discovering great content is as simple as the click of a mouse. Whether it’s reruns of your favorite shows, home videos or original storytelling, there’s a plethora of material waiting to be discovered. In my quest for […]
Posted in David Derks, FAN FILMS, FEATURES AND INDEPENDENT, Uncategorized Tags: Action, Action/Adventure, Action/Thriller, Batman, Drama, Fantasy, Suspense, The Dark Knight, web series 1 Comment »Downtown Cinema (with Malone) Reviews HONDO (Blu-Ray Review)
June 9th, 2012 Malone Hollywood loves pretty boys, but every once in a while a real man’s man comes around. Burt Reynolds. Charles Bronson. Steve McQueen and Clint Eastwood. These guys certainly weren’t your modern Ben Affleck types, Doc. But when I think of a “man” there’s one who stood head and shoulders over his contemporaries as the very […]
