LONDON HAS FALLEN Movie Review – A Love Letter to and for Reactionary, Right-Wing Hawks

Posted by Mel Valentin - 03/06/2016 - Movie Review, Movies, News

My Rating: “Same sh*te, different country” basically sums up London Has Fallen, the much unanticipated sequel to 2013’s semi-surprise hit, Olympus Has Fallen. A xenophobic, ultra-right-wing reactionary’s wet dream, Olympus Has Fallen featured Gerard Butler as a Secret Service agent who saves the U.S. president, the country, and even the day when North Korean […]

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THE EQUALIZER Movie Review – Reactionary, Regressive, Retrogressive

Posted by Mel Valentin - 09/26/2014 - Movie Review, Movies

Reactionary, regressive, and retrogressive, THE EQUALIZER is everything an action film shouldn’t be.

Read More Antoine Fuqua, Bill Pullman, Chloe Grace Moretz, David Harbour, David Meunier, Denzel Washington, Haley Bennett, Marton Csokas, Melissa Leo, Movie Review, Richard Wenk, The Equalizer

The Blu-Rays/DVDs You Need to Buy This Month

Posted by Karin Abcarians - 12/28/2013 - Blu-ray and DVD, Movies

There’s almost always an awesome film coming out on Blu-Ray or DVD each month, so which ones should you pay attention to this month?

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Oscar Watching: An AMERICAN HUSTLE at the Oscars?

Posted by Donovan Warren - 11/27/2013 - Movies

The first-ever screening of David O. Russell’s American Hustle took place on Sunday. Word on the film ranges from decent to terrific, but the one aspect on which everyone seemed to agree: Jennifer Lawrence. Last year’s best actress winner apparently steals the movie with her scenes as the wife of Christian Bale’s character. That her […]

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PRISONERS Movie Review

Posted by Jim Napier - 09/21/2013 - Movie Review, Movies

Prisoners is one of the most intense and suspenseful films I have seen this year. You know that Oscar season is getting close when the quality films roll into theaters week in and week out. Prisoners is one such film because of powerful performances and a story ripped from the headlines. Prisoners is must-watch and […]

Read More Denis Villeneuve, hugh jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bello, Melissa Leo, paul dano, Terrence Howard, Viola Davis

Four Must-See Movies in September

Posted by Karin Abcarians - 09/07/2013 - 4 Must-See Movies, Features, Movies

We know not everyone has time for every major release or big movie, so here are 4 films that cannot be missed in September.

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OBLIVION Blu-ray Review

Posted by Jim Napier - 08/12/2013 - Blu-ray and DVD, Movie Review, Movies

Read our review of Oblivion, which arrived on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital formats last week. Despite some solid elements, the film falls flat. Keep reading to learn why.

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OBLIVION, MUD & More: Blu-Ray/DVD Roundup 8/6

Posted by Karin Abcarians - 08/08/2013 - Blu-ray and DVD, Movies, News

This week there are a diverse mix of awesome releases! I’ll make two lists and let you guys know what movies and TV shows you definitely should buy.

Read More Abigail Lowe, Adventures in Zambezia, Aftershock, Andrea Riseborough, Antiviral, Ben Affleck, Ben Mendelsohn, Blu-ray and DVD, Booch O'Connell, Bradley Cooper, Bruce Greenwood, Charles Baker, Community: The Complete Fourth Season, dane dehaan, DVD and Blu-Ray, Emory Cohen, Eva Mendes, Isabelle Lowe, Jacob Lofland, Javier Bardem, Joe Don Baker, Lovelace, Mahershala Ali, matthew mcconaughey, Melissa Leo, Michael Shannon, morgan freeman, Mud, Mythbusters: Collection 10, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, oblivion, Olga Kurylenko, On The Road, Paul Sparks, Rachel McAdams, Ray Liotta, Ray McKinnon, Reese Witherspoon, Romina Mondello, Rose Byrne, Ryan Gosling, sam shepard, Sarah Paulson, Smash: Season Two, Strike Back: The Complete Second Season, Tatiana Chiline, The Borgias: The Third Season, the place beyond the pines, to the wonder, Tom Cruise, Tony O'Gans, Top Gear: The Complete Third Season, Tye Sheridan, west of memphis, Zoe Bell

New PRISONERS Trailer and Poster Arrive

Posted by Jim Napier - 06/27/2013 - Movies, News, Trailers

A new trailer and poster have arrived for Prisoners. Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal and an all-star cast star in this thriller.

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THE PRISONERS Trailer Is Here

Posted by Jim Napier - 05/30/2013 - Movies, Trailers

The first trailer for The Prisoners has arrived. The crime thriller is directed by Denis Villeneuve, and stars Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bello, Terrence Howard and more.

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OBLIVION Mondo Limited Edition Vinyl Artwork

Posted by Jim Napier - 04/12/2013 - Movies, Music

Mondo and Oblivion have teamed together for a cool limited edition vinyl of the soundtrack. Keep reading to check out the artwork and track listing.

Read More Andrea Riseborough, joseph kosinski, Melissa Leo, Mondo Tees, morgan freeman, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, oblivion, Tom Cruise

4 Must-See Movies in April

Posted by Karin Abcarians - 04/08/2013 - 4 Must-See Movies, Features, Movies

We know not everyone has time for every major release or big movie, so instead of featuring 10 great films a month, these are truly the ones that cannot be missed this is April.

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New OBLIVION Posters Show Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman

Posted by Jim Napier - 02/27/2013 - Movies, News, Posters

Two new Oblivion posters have arrived online featuring Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman. The sci-fi action thriller is directed by Joseph Kosinski and also stars Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Melissa Leo. The Oblivion posters give us a better look at the devastation left after the apocalypse. I am looking forward to seeing this film, and hope it is better received that […]

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Blu-Ray/DVD Round-up 2/5: FLIGHT, CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER and more!

Posted by Karin Abcarians - 02/06/2013 - Blu-ray and DVD, Movies, News

This weeks biggest releases are Flight, Celeste and Jesse Forever, and A Late Quartet. Denzel Washington’s brilliant performance as an alcoholic pilot who also has a problem with drugs in Flight has gotten him an Oscar nomination. Here’s a scene from Flight: And as usual, please don’t hesitate to share what Blu-Rays and DVDs you’ve bought recently, or […]

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Blu-Ray/DVD Round-up 12/11: THE BOURNE LEGACY, TED and more!

Posted by Karin Abcarians - 12/11/2012 - Blu-ray and DVD, Movies, News

The Bourne Legacy continued without Matt Damon, Ted and Ice Age: Continental Drift are the big releases this week in my opinion. A fun difference in genres too with Animation, Comedy and Action/Drama. All three films had good releases and plenty of people enjoyed them! Also, the first season of Girls is out today too, […]

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FRANCINE Official Trailer Starring Melissa Leo

Posted by Karin Abcarians - 09/09/2012 - Movies, Trailers

Check out the trailer for Francine, which stars Melissa Leo, Keith Leonard, Victoria Charkut, Dave Clark, and Michael Halstead. It was selected for SXSW and the Berlin International Film Festival. The synopsis: Taciturn ex-con Francine (Melissa Leo) has difficulty adjusting to life in a small lakeside town when she begins working with animals, and finds herself growing increasingly isolated […]

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