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 Ranger,” … [Read more...] about ‘Black Mass’ Resurrects Depp’s Career
Some Films don’t Deserve the Hype — or the Hate
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney StudiosWhile 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 not, … [Read more...] about Some Films don’t Deserve the Hype — or the Hate
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 anti-foreign sentiments can prove deadly to inexperienced … [Read more...] about New Thriller “No Escape” Underwhelms Viewers
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 … [Read more...] about Stream Three Films For Interests Across the Spectrum
“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 … [Read more...] about “Jupiter” Stays Stagnant