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So imagine the heavy metal version of Calvin and Hobbes and you have something close to resembling Hesher, a strange sort of drama that features a tornado of destruction, in the form of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who enters the life of young TJ, a boy still grieving the loss of his mother. Hesher is definitely the […]
It has been an extremely busy year for comic book based films, and we’re still not done yet; Captain America, I’m looking at you! Before we get to the Cap’n, we’ve got to get to the God of Thunder himself; Thor! I need to preface this review by stating that I received the full 3-D […]
Beginning on August 23, 2011, BestBuy.com will give fans the opportunity to pre-order the Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack of the blockbuster hit Thor in sensational, limited edition packaging exclusive to the retailer. From Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios, the phenomenal screen debut of the legendary God of Thunder took audiences by storm, earning more than $448 […]
From Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures comes a unique and compelling twist on the Super Hero genre with the out-of-this-world warrior THOR, debuting on high definition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD September 13, 2011. Called “spectacular” (USA Today), “thrilling, entertaining and cool” (Ain’t It Cool News) the phenomenal screen debut of the legendary God of […]
Summer, 2011, is an important time for Marvel Studios. Both Thor and Captain America are going to hit theaters, and they have been designed to build into the Avengers movie that will be released in 2012. A dense movie universe, with so much history and comic mythology behind it, has not been attempted before, so […]
The idea and powers at work behind Your Highness give the impression of a juicy premise. The film is a different take on fantasy/adventure films, incorporating comedic actors, heavy improvisation, and modern language. It has the right kind of scope and old school style handling of the action and creatures, yet it is also ridiculous, […]
I had my reservations about going to see Black Swan when it was playing theatrically. I loved the concept, but I hate to admit it, I’m not the biggest Natalie Portman fan. I know she’s a natural beauty and that she can act, but every time I hear her name I tend to cringe and […]
Come on! Do we even need to talk about this Blu-ray release? Just click the pre-order link below and save yourself some time. But if you really must know everything about this thrilling Blu-ray release….oh…alright! Experience the twisted yet inspired masterpiece like never before when Black Swan arrives on the Blu-ray format March 29th. In […]
Another bogus premise for a rom-com that manages to be awkward, long, and poorly handled in the laugh department, despite having a number of talented supporting stars. To say that this is Ashton Kutcher’s best movie, is like saying, “this is Ashton Kutcher’s best movie.” While I can understand that formula in films can still […]
It’s the end of 2010, and with that I have a list of my favorite movies. The following list contains all of the films that I felt defined what I seek out in most films; namely that they have elements of entertainment, intrigue, or master craftsmanship when it comes to the filmmaking. Some may only have a few of these aspects covered, others may have all three bases dominated. Given my lengthy honorable mention section, there were certainly a good number of films that I had to choose from, but this list, I feel, represents the best of what 2010 had to offer theatrically:
Director Darren Aronofsky does not direct by-the-numbers, easy-to-watch, run-of-the-mill movies… Black Swan is no exception to the Aronofsky rule, pulling out a gut-wrenching performance from sweet little Natalie Portman… She stars in this psychological thriller about preparing for a ballet performance in Swan Lake… Vincent Cassel (and is there a better actor to portray slimy, […]
I am sorry to generalize, but this is a fantastic film that functions as a terrifically terrifying ballerina drama. While not a horror film, this is essentially a psychological thriller about Natalie Portman going insane. Those who have a tough time not thinking ahead about what the reveals in a film will be, I am sorry if you feel I may have spoiled something (I do not believe I have), but this is a film very much about the physical and emotional stress that a character faces, as she strives for perfection. Add to that the visual intensity that stems from Darren Aronofsky’s direction, and you have another film that will easily earn a place as one of my favorites of the year.
As I mentioned before, Marvel Studios owned Hall H Saturday night at Comic-Con 2010 and they followed up the Captain America panel with a little film about the mighty “God of Thunder,” Thor. I have to admit, at first I had my reservations about how they were going to pull this mythical film off, but […]
A place to sit is a much sought after item in the large Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center. The reason for this is due to the fact that this hallowed hall is where all the big budget films introduce their cast and trailers. Saturday saw the likes of some highly anticipated titles […]
Here’s one I unfortunately did not catch in the theaters, but our Gregg Senko did. Brothers comes highly recommended from him (see here), so I think I will give it a try the second time around on the Blu-ray format. Just my luck as Lionsgate has announced a March 23rd release date for the film […]
With an all-star cast of Tobey Maguire, Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal, how can you go wrong? Well, let’s stop right there because Everybody’s Fine sported the likes of Robert De Niro, Kate Beckinsale and Drew Barrymore and that movie was a sloth-like downer. Fortunately, the same does not hold true for Brothers which made […]
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