Photo courtesy of MGM studios “Bond. James Bond.” This is the immortal line that defines the fictional character of British MI6 Secret Service agent 007 — a character whose adventures have created one of the most enduring film franchises imaginable. Played by a multitude of actors — Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce … [Read more...] about Bond Leaves on High Note
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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 … [Read more...] about New Film ‘Burnt’ Lacks Flavor
“Bridge of Spies” Tops Charts: Spielberg on New Historical Thriller
Photo courtesy of DreamWorks StudiosIt's no shocker that Steven Spielberg's latest sensation "Bridge of Spies" is in the 90th percentile on Rotten Tomatoes. Engaging from start to finish — no small feat for a 2 1/2 hour historical film — the movie is based on a true story of the exchange between a Russian spy and a captured U.S. pilot in 1957. Set in the era of … [Read more...] about “Bridge of Spies” Tops Charts: Spielberg on New Historical Thriller
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
‘McFarland, USA’ sprints into hearts
Photo by Madison HarwellPepperdine alumni, parents, faculty, and staff had the opportunity this past Friday to attend a reception and pre-release screening of Disney’s newest movie McFarland, USA at the AMC Promenade 16 Theatres in Woodland Hills. Before the screening at 7:30p.m., attendees were treated to a reception at Maggiano’s Little Italy where heavy hors … [Read more...] about ‘McFarland, USA’ sprints into hearts
