Written in the 1980s, there’s a lot of political subtext in this book but the social commentary it provides on class structures and the privileges of the wealthy could just as easily describe some of the current political issues and social movements.
This TMNT Trailer Fills Me With All the Nostalgia
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRipBOQl95o] So we’ve got our first full trailer for Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot. Though, would we really call it a reboot or a re-imagining? I don’t even know any more. But it’s definitely a re-imagining all the same and I’m actually excited about it. I was doubtful […]
Two Worlds Collide in X-Men: Days of Future Past
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6acRHWnfZAE&w=560&h=315] The second trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past hit Youtube earlier this week. As a long time fan of the X-Men, I am ecstatic to see what this new movie will bring. In this latest addition to the X-Men franchise, fans get the chance to see two star studded […]
Divergent May Just Be One of the Best YA Adaptations of the Year
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plKjRVg8g-8] Divergent Release Date: March 21, 2014 Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Zoe Kravtiz, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Mekhi Phifer, Jai Courtney, Miles Teler, Kate Winslet Director: Neil Burger Studio: Summit Entertainment, Red Wagon Entertainment Distributor: Summit Entertainment, Lionsgate Genre(s): YA Adaptation, Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction Based On the Divergent series by Veronica Roth Rating: ★★★★☆ […]
“Muppets Most Wanted” Delivers Laughs, Songs, And Espionage
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQiGyBiNjLI&w] Muppets Most Wanted (2014) Release Date: March 21, 2014 Cast: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, Peter Linz, and ALL THE CAMEOS! Director: James Bobin Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Genre(s): Comedy, […]
“Bad Words” Slaps Hard With Hilarious, Perverse Charm
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erM_EksoVPc&w] Bad Words (2014) Release Date: March 28, 2014 Cast: Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Allison Janney, Rohan Chand Director: Jason Bateman Studio: Aggregate Films, Darko Entertainment Distributor: Focus Features Genre(s): Comedy Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Low IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia You can’t get more innocence out of spelling […]
If the Whole Movie is Like The Latest Amazing Spider-Man 2 Trailer We’re In For Something, Well, Amazing
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlM2CWNTQ84] It’s no secret that I loved the Amazing Spider-Man. Yeah, maybe at first I was a little skeptical. I’m a comic book fan. We’re always skeptical of film adaptations. But any doubts I may have had were completely and totally quashed within the first two seconds. I absolutely loved […]
Three Trailers Later and I’m Still Hella Skeptical About Maleficent
The third trailer for Maleficent came out today, oh boy. You can watch it below: [youtube=http://youtu.be/w-XO4XiRop0] Well, it certainly looks cool and… You know what, I can’t do this. Is anyone else skeptical as hell about this movie? I mean, don’t get me wrong, it certainly looks cool and will […]
“Veronica Mars” is Back! How Does It Shape Up For Newcomers and Fans?
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq1R93UMqlk] Veronica Mars Release Date: March 14, 2014 Cast: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Krysten Ritter, Ryan Hansen, Chris Lowell, Tina Majorino, Enrico Colantoni Director: Rob Thomas Studio: Warner Bros Digital, Spoondolie Productions Distributor: Warner Bros Pictures Genre(s): Crime, Comedy, Drama Based On Veronica Mars (TV Show) Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Low IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia “A long time ago, we used […]
High Octane and Horsepower in “Need for Speed”
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e73J71RZRn8] Need For Speed Release Date: March 14, 2014 Cast: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Kid Cudi Scott Mescudi, Imogen Poots, Michael Keaton Director: Scott Waugh Studio: Touchstone Pictures, Dreamworks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, EA, Bandito Brothers Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Genre(s): Action Based On Need for Speed (Video Game) Rating: ★★½☆☆☆ Review Spoilers: Medium IMDB | Rotten […]
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