Art by Christine NelsonHollywood producers are well aware that films with built-in audience knowledge have made more money than any other type of movie in the last couple decades. Thus far in 2015, the highest grossing film is “Jurassic World,” the fourth installment of the Jurassic Park series. Additionally, this year, only two of the 10 highest grossing films are … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: Reboots
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Summer-Themed Movies Bring You Back
Photo courtesy of commons.wikimedia.orgIt’s already April, and soon the school year will be winding down for summer. For almost four months, many students will be faced with freedom and extra time that can only be dreamt about now, three weeks before finals. No matter what summer consists of — jobs, internships, relaxation or summer school — there comes an … [Read more...] about Summer-Themed Movies Bring You Back
“Mortdecai” Backfires with Audiences, Critics
Photo courtesy of Mortdecai/FacebookWhen people hear the name Johnny Depp, they might immediately associate him with the concept of a successful entertainer. An A-lister with an eccentric and quirky personality, he made himself known in the ‘80s and ‘90s through “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands” and … [Read more...] about “Mortdecai” Backfires with Audiences, Critics
‘Run All Night’ Runs Well
Photo Courtesy of Run All Night/Facebook Liam Neeson has stated that in two years, he will stop starring in actions films, citing his health as one of the reasons for his decision, according to the March 12 ScreenRant.com online article by Robert Yaniz Jr. While there has been some speculation that Neeson might be wanting to focus more on dramatic roles, there is no doubt … [Read more...] about ‘Run All Night’ Runs Well
“Furious 7” Is Crazy
Photo Courtesy of Bago Games//Creative CommonsThe “Fast and Furious” franchise represents something rather unique. While many film franchises have been known to end after the third entry, few have made it to entry four or five. Until recently, the only known franchises to go past three feature-film entries were the “Star Wars,” “Star Trek” … [Read more...] about “Furious 7” Is Crazy