Writer/Director Alexandre Aja is known for his blood-splattered low budget horror films, leading back to his breakout success, Haute Tension (“High Tension”). A member of the so-called “Splat Pack” alongside directors Eli Roth, James Wan, and Rob Zombie, Aja has carved out a name for himself in one of the most brutally gory corners of […]
Halloween is upon us. Get ready to break out your costumes and Halloween dish ideas for that party you’re throwing. Grown ups, we understand, may come up with many of the tricks of Halloween as we know them, but why should they be the only ones enjoying treats? Thankfully, that is not completely true as […]
Before I Go to Sleep is a memory based psychological thriller based on the popular British novel of the same name. While it is a movie that succumbs to thriller clichés, it succeeds by having a great cast, character drama and showcasing the potential for writer/director Rowan Joffé. Christine Lucas (Nicole Kidman) is a 40-year […]
Marvel appears to be an unstoppable force in the movie world. In 2014, they’ve had two massive hits with Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Guardians of the Galaxy, which have grossed a massive $1.5 billion combined worldwide. Their red-hot streak shows no signs of slowing down. According to Box Offie Mojo, the studio held an event Tuesday […]
Thanks to the massive commercial success of the Twilight franchise, Kristen Stewart has become instantly recognizable, but also instantly scrutinized. Many critics were not too fond of the vampire saga and dismissed it as being silly fluff. Stewart, in particular, was criticized for being “stiff” and “wooden” in her performance as Bella. Personally, I felt she could […]
While there are some incredible Criterion releases this week, Begin Again receives our distinction as Recommendation of the Week. New Releases: Begin Again – (Blu-ray, DVD and Instant) *Recommendation of the Week* Wish I Was Here – (Blu-ray, DVD and Instant) Life of Crime – (Blu-ray, DVD and Instant) Deliver Us From Evil – (Blu-ray, DVD […]
Universal announced yesterday that the latest “Fast & Furious” segment has been renamed, dropping the “Fast” and becoming, simply, Furious 7. With a release date slated for April 3, 2015, Universal is getting the ball rolling early with their marketing campaign. According to their Facebook Page, a teaser trailer for Furious 7 will be unveiled this Sunday […]
