The sequel to one of the oddest comic book satires (from the satirical superhero comic of the same name), Kick-Ass 2 remains as faithful to the details of the comic as the original, but wildly misses on the tone. It’s a case of a well-directed film that features some bravura performances but loses its way […]
Elvis Anniversary Today
On this day in 1977, Elvis Aaron Presley died. I’m not one who writes obituaries or tributes because I’m completely unqualified to do it. But man, Elvis was one of my idols. I remember coming home from school and watching his movies on DC 20 and the first time that I saw the Kurt Russell […]
Jobs a Brilliant Biography marred by Fanboy Marketing
When I walked out of the critic screening for Jobs (no it is not a movie about getting a job in this difficult economy) I was thinking that as a purely biographical film exercise and movie, this is probably one of the best ones of the year. Ashton Kutcher gives the performance of his career; […]
Paranoia Barely Works Up A Sweat!
Paranoia is sleek, efficient and hollow. It follows an entry level worker at an IT company through a presentation that leads him and his team being fired and the transgression that forces him to spy on his boss’ rival and former mentor. Since his boss and the mentor are played by Gary Oldman and Harrison […]
Bridgit Mendler screws up Hit Song!
I’m sorry but every since I watched Lemonade Mouth for the first time last month I’ve been in love with Bridgit Mendler. Or maybe instead of getting older, I’m regressing. Who knows? I listened to her debut album My Name Is… on Rhapsody a few weeks ago and love it. Bridgit did a two song […]
Sundance Channel’s The Red Road To Begin Production August 19!
Following the success of their critically acclaimed series Rectify, Sundance Channel has announced August 19th as the start for production on The Red Road – a drama starring Martin Henderson as a local cop struggling to keep his family together while policing two very different and extremely fractious communities. The series also stars Jason Momoa […]
TNT Renews Three Summer Shows: Rizzoli & Isles, Major Crimes and Perception!
Rizzoli & Isles, Major Crimes and Perception join Falling Skies as the core of TNT’s summer 2014 schedule. All four series have placed in the top ten basic cable dramas. For Rizzoli & Isles it will going into its fifth season; both Major Crimes and Perception will be in their third seasons. Falling Skies was […]
Bridgit Mendler performs Hurricane at D23 Expo
Yes, I was at Disney’s D23 Expo in LA (Driving down the 405 in a cherry red Mustang)! She performed two songs Hurricane and Ready or Not. Here is Hurricane, because of the setup I had to go commando with my iPhone. She started off her 10 minute set
Third Time’s The Charm: The Greatest Event In Television History?
After two unsuccessful but very funny attempts to produce The Greatest Event In Television History, Adam Scott is hoping that the third time’s the charm. What’s he going for this time? We’ll find out on Adult Swim on November 7th – at midnight (dun, Dun, DUN!). In the meantime, check out the press release – […]
VIZ Media Announces Tiger & Bunny Comic Anthology, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic!
The odd couple of superheroes of Bild City, Tiger & Bunny have their offscreen lives revealed in VIZ Media’s new manga series Tiger & Bunny Comic Anthology 2-in-1. Eighteen of Japan’s top self-published manga artists take a look at what the superheroes do in their private lives – how they stay in shape; what Saito […]
Looking for another reason not to visit Texas? Rushlights is one weird, but beautifully shot indie film about a couple Billy (Dallas’ Josh Henderson) and Sarah (Haley Webb, Final Destination) scheme to get millions by impersonating her dead friend to get an inheritance. As Billy says early in the film, everyone has a story to tell […]