Mining disaster movie yields mixed results
Bond Leaves on High Note
World-famous secret agent leaves on high note
New Film ‘Burnt’ Lacks Flavor
Photo Courtesy of Shiny Penny Productions “Burnt” is an acquired taste. How invested the viewer is in the culture of fine cuisine will significantly impact his or her viewing experience. Directed and co-produced by John Wells (“August: Osage County”) and written by Steven Knight (“Eastern Promise”) and Michael Kalesniko (“Iron Sky”), the film stars Bradley […]
Zemeckis Scores Again: ‘The Walk’ Will Leave You Stunned
Photo courtesy of ImageMovers The World Trade Center has come to represent the horror and tragedy of the 9/11 attacks and the day that forever changed the lives of Americans at home and abroad. But before all that, the Twin Towers meant something else. Something more positive — what humans are capable of if they […]
Film Buffs Should be Aware of These Classics
Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros Studio Despite significant technological advancements, one question holds true to this day: How much do you know about film? Much of the media content modern audiences view owe their success to iconic Hollywood films, specifically the techniques utilized and the legacy the films left. The name of the game is […]
‘Black Mass’ Resurrects Depp’s Career
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Johnny Depp’s career has been in a state of flux for a little over a decade. While his reputation has been built on the successes of films such as “Edward Scissorhands,” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise and the original “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” flops such as “The Lone […]
Some Films don’t Deserve the Hype — or the Hate
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios While the creative process of film is objective (i.e., writing, creating, editing and distributing the content), how it is received is subjective. Professional critics, niche fans and casual audiences all have different tastes, allowing certain films to have negative or positive reputations and followings; whether those are earned or […]
New Thriller “No Escape” Underwhelms Viewers
Photo courtesy of Bold Films Traveling the globe can be a great way to experience new cultures and create memories. It can also be helpful for those wanting to know more about the workings of the world and how other countries are involved in the process. At the same time, however, political instability and strong […]
Stream Three Films For Interests Across the Spectrum
Summer doesn’t have to end just yet. Here are a few end-of-summer choices from Netflix Instant. Crime Thriller: “Kill Me Three Times” (2015) Simon Pegg (“The World’s End”), Alice Braga (“Predators”) and Sullivan Stapleton (“300: Rise of an Empire”) star in this darkly hilarious tale of plans gone astray in the Land Down Under. Pegg […]
“Jupiter” Stays Stagnant
The Wachowski siblings, Andy and Lana, are an interesting duo. They started their careers writing for Marvel Comics, transitioning into screenwriting in the 1990s. They wrote the story for “Bound” and “Assassins,” the latter of which was rewritten by “LA Confidential” screenwriter Brian Helgeland. Then came “The Matrix,” a sci-fi action film that not only […]
