When J.J. Abrams (creator of Lost) announced that he’d be taking up the reigns of the famed Star Trek franchise with a reboot showcasing the original characters, there was a universal mix from future audiences made up of about 50% excitement and 50% trepidation. If you were in the worried category, let me put your […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: Star Trek: Magnificent Trek; Magnificent Movie!
The eleventh Star Trek film, simply entitled Star Trek, is a genuine experience. Saying that they got it right is like saying that the sky is blue. Star Trek is the best Trek film – but that’s only half the story. It is a blockbuster in all the right ways: fascinating characters; robust action sequences; […]
MOVIE REVIEWS: Star Trek is the best film of 2009, Michelle’s Review
J.J. Abrams is a man who I’ve always thought was way overrated – I’ve hated just about everything that he’s been involved in including Alias, Felicity, Mission Impossible III and that god awful Cloverfield. I’m also not a Trekkie, I’ll watch Star Trek the original series on occasion and Voyager whenever it’s on but I […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Tyson Packs a Fascinating Punch
Tyson, by writer and director James Toback, takes an honest and insightful look at Mike Tyson’s triumphs and battles throughout his life both in and out of the boxing ring, narrated by the former fighter himself. Toback has been a lifelong friend to Mike Tyson, and you can almost feel the heart of that friendship […]
BLU-RAY ANNOUNCEMENT: Taken Hit the Streets May 12, 2009
The Movie that makes me scared to go to Paris on my Birthday, Taken hits the streets next week – May 12th. When a former spy’s, Liam Neeson, estranged daughter is kidnapped in France, he sets out to find her at any cost. Relying on his special skills, he tracks down the ruthless gang that […]
MOVIE NEWS: A Gossip Girl Cast in Piranha 3D
Dimension Films has confirmed E! Online’s story that Jessica Szohr – best know for her role as Vanessa on “Gossip Girl” – has joined (previously announced) cast members Elisabeth Shue, Richard Dreyfuss, Ving Rhames, Adam Scott and Dina Meyer in the upcoming film PIRANHA 3D. In upcoming remake of the 1978 cult classic terror flick […]
MOVIE NEWS: The Tony Awards Love The Movies, Shrek and Billy Elliot Clean Up
For those that care, the Tony Award nominations are in and two movie based musicals cleaned up – Shrek The Musical and Billy Elliot. BEST PLAY: “Dividing the Estate” “God of Carnage” “reasons to be pretty” “33 Variations” BEST MUSICAL: “Billy Elliot, The Musical” “Next to Normal” “Rock of Ages” “Shrek The Musical” BEST BOOK […]
MOVIE NEWS: New GI Joe Trailer!
The full G.I. Joe trailer is here. I’m not sure what I think yet, I need to watch it on my Apple TV when I get home. My gut reaction is I don’t like the weird Animation/Live Action mix. Doesn’t seem to quite work. G.I. JOE trailer in HD
MOVIE REVIEW: Wolverine does not Suck. Michelle’s Review
Here’s the thing about X-Men Origins: Wolverine, while I watched it, I enjoyed about 2/3 of it. It follows the pattern of most summer blockbusters where there’s a strong first act that sucks you in, a 2nd act where things get a little shaky but still manageable and a last act that’s awful. I’m going […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Battle for Terra, Michelle’s Review
I’m not sure what to think or even say about Battle for Terra. On the one hand, I always complain about American Animation being too child friendly and not serious enough, but Battle For Terra suffers from being way too serious. I was intrigued by the story and twist that for a change the Human […]
MOVIE REVIEW: X-Men Origins: Wolverine Messes Up X-Men Continuity & Still Isn’t That Great!
When Bryan Singer’s creative team made changes to the continuity for the first two X-Men films, they made the story stronger. When Brett Ratner’s creative team tried to put things back they were supposed to be, the movie sucked rocks. Gavin Hood’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine sits somewhere in the middle. As an X-Fan since 1964, […]