Aloha
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, John Krasinki, Bill Murray, Danny McBride, Alec Baldwin, Jaeden Lieberher Directed By: Cameron Crowe Let’s just all agree to call this “Cameron Crowe really wanted a trip to Hawaii, and a movie studio … Continue reading Aloha
For Your Consideration: Comedy Guest Actor/Actress
Oh, definitely Jon Hamm for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. And how could the Emmy voters pass on Mel Brooks for The Comedians? There’s always some SNL hosts in the mix, and Louie CK and Bill Hader could be in the mix. … Continue reading For Your Consideration: Comedy Guest Actor/Actress
Mad Max: Fury Road
Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Zoe Kravitz, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Riley Keough, Abbey Lee, Courtney Eaton Directed By: George Miller Good God. First of all, while this isn’t a perfect film, it really doesn’t matter. If you … Continue reading Mad Max: Fury Road
Far From The Madding Crowd
Starring: Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Tom Sturridge, Juno Temple Directed By: Thomas Vinterberg It’s a very pretty, elegant looking film. It has all the assumed grandiose of a Jane Austen adaptation, just without any respect for its characters. … Continue reading Far From The Madding Crowd
For Your Consideration: Emmy Best Supporting Actor/Actress In A Comedy
As I start my annual Emmy wishlist, I remember that the Emmy voters quite frequently get it wrong and turn their noses up at shows that the public is embracing. In other words, get ready for more Downton Abbey nominations, … Continue reading For Your Consideration: Emmy Best Supporting Actor/Actress In A Comedy
It Came From Netflix: Nebraska
If you are just remotely interested in film of any sort, there’s a chance you’ve heard of this movie. It’s received numerous accolades and praise, however reviews like this usually drive me away from films rather then toward them. Eventually it was curiosity that moved me toward this movie so I took a look, I’m extremely glad that I did. Nebraska starts off like a standard mumble core film much like something from the Duplass brothers.Unlike most mumble core films, once the viewer gets deep into this world, they discover that mumble core is a very limiting description of this … Continue reading It Came From Netflix: Nebraska
Hot New Trailer: Black Mass
Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson, Joel Edgerton, Kevin Bacon, Peter Sarsgaard, Corey Stoll, and Jesse Plemons star in Black Mass, directed by Scott Cooper (Out Of The Furnace). Black Mass is an Oscar contender set to release in the … Continue reading Hot New Trailer: Black Mass
Hot New Trailer: Maze Runner The Scorch Trials
Dylan O’Brien and the gang return for the sequel to last fall’s hit teen-lit adaptation The Maze Runner. Will this be more like Catching Fire, or more like Insurgent? You decide. Continue reading Hot New Trailer: Maze Runner The Scorch Trials
Hot New Trailer: Point Break
The new trailer for the Point Break remake has dropped. Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, and Edgar Ramirez star. Oddly enough, this isn’t a summer movie… it’s a Christmas movie. It looks OK… I guess. Continue reading Hot New Trailer: Point Break
Netflix Renews ‘Frankie and Grace’
Netflix has ordered a second season of their sitcom Frankie and Grace, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, Sam Waterson, Brooklyn Decker, and Ethan Embry. The show comes from the same creators of long-running hits Friends and Home Improvement, … Continue reading Netflix Renews ‘Frankie and Grace’
Robert Rodriguez To Direct ‘Jonny Quest’
The big movie news of the day has to be that Robert Rodriguez, the mastermind behind such diverse titles as Spy Kids and Desperado, has decided to adapt the cartoon Jonny Quest for the big screen. He’s also set to … Continue reading Robert Rodriguez To Direct ‘Jonny Quest’
Box Office Predictions: ‘San Andreas’ Should Break Open A #1
This weekend, The Rock should have no problem claiming a first place victory against a set of 6 films that aim to gross between 10-20M this weekend. Most people will sign up for the disaster flick, which has gotten mixed … Continue reading Box Office Predictions: ‘San Andreas’ Should Break Open A #1
Weekend Box Office: ‘Tomorrowland’ Wins, Sky Isn’t Falling
The sky is not falling. Tomorrowland opened to 41.7M over the 4 day weekend, a number that is pretty fantastic considering how four other films did this weekend, and that Tomorrowland is technically an original film and not based on … Continue reading Weekend Box Office: ‘Tomorrowland’ Wins, Sky Isn’t Falling
Box Office Predictions: The Future Of ‘Tomorrowland’ Is #1
Tomorrowland, despite mixed reviews, will win the weekend. It just won’t be a huge sweeping victory. Tomorrowland is targeting families with a PG rating, but many critics don’t think the film is quite the crowd pleaser it’s aiming to be. … Continue reading Box Office Predictions: The Future Of ‘Tomorrowland’ Is #1
Weekend Box Office: ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ A No Contest Victor
Two movies entered the marketplace this weekend, both with good reviews, and both highly anticipated. Surprise surprise, the PG-13 sequel won the weekend… by a lot. Not that Mad Max: Fury Road disappointed. It actually debuted really well, especially for … Continue reading Weekend Box Office: ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ A No Contest Victor
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