Sometimes we enjoy movies because they make us think and feel and cry, and then sometimes we enjoy them because we can’t imagine a life before the phrase “I am Groot”. 2014 was another great year for movies, not only on the comic book front, but it once again brought us films […]
Reviewing the Original Soundtracks of 2014’s Biggest Movies
When we listen to movie soundtracks, we usually don’t give credit where credit is due to the composers. Sure, we’ve all been blasting Awesome Mix Vol. 1 ever since Guardians of the Galaxy reminded us how kickass 70s and 80s pop music is, or maybe we’ve been listening to the original […]
The 24th Bond Movie is Christened…
From the 007 Pinewood Studios in London, one of the largest soundstages in Europe and famously where “budgets go to die,” Skyfall director Sam Mendez finally unveiled the title of the 24th James Bond movie: Before neophyte Bond fans and the rest of the internet goes speculating, Mendes has this […]
The Trap of the Twist and Why Christopher Nolan Needs To Escape It
I saw Interstellar last week and I like it less every time I think about it. Sure, it’s an incredibly pretty movie and the cast is mostly quite good, but the more I hear people complain about it, the more I agree with them. Nolan wastes an enormous amount of dialogue […]
AMC Introduces Unlimited Pass for “Interstellar”
AMC announced that they are going to be offering an “Unlimited” pass for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar. For one price varying from $19.99-$34.99, AMC Stubs member will be able to see the film at any location or time and in their preferred format as often as they like. This isn’t a […]
“Interstellar” Delivers Beauty and Complexity in Typical Nolan Fashion
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vxOhd4qlnA] Interstellar (2014) Release Date: November 7, 2014 Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Wes Bentley, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, Matt Damon Director: Christopher Nolan Studio: Syncopy, Lynda Obst Productions, Legendary Pictures Distributor: Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures Genre(s): Drama, Science Fiction Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Low IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia Compared to the space hit of last […]
The Cinematic Universes of Christopher Nolan: An Introduction
Leading up to the November 7 opening of Interstellar, I’ll be taking an in-depth, chronological exploration of Christopher Nolan’s filmography, starting with his first studio feature Following, made in 1998. I’ll try to include bits of research and behind-the-scenes trivia, to point out the moments and qualities of distinction of […]
Oculus Rift Takes You Inside Interstellar
It feels like years ago since breathtaking shots of celestial bodies and a burning Earth in a not-too distant future teased our woefully 2-D screens. Long waiting fans of Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar can now whet their appetites with a groundbreaking sneak peak — one that pairs the director’s legendary cinematic […]
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