Photo by Whitney Irick Halloween is upon us. Whether you enjoy trick-or-treating, dressing up as a character other than yourself, cuddling up to a movie that has you afraid to go sleep or are simply not a fan of the October holiday, Halloween is an event that the American masses participate in, young and old. Young children, escorted by their parents, rush to fill their candy … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween or Happy Haunting?
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Fright Night Flicks Scare
With Halloween coming up next week, what is a night of trick-or-treating without a few good scares? Here are a few recommendations of the various horror subgenres to scare the living daylights out of you. Horror-Comedy: “Tucker and Dale Versus Evil” (2011) Two well-meaning hillbillies, played by “Flyboys’” Tyler Labine and “Firefly’s” Alan Tudyk, move up to the mountains to … [Read more...] about Fright Night Flicks Scare
Neeson ‘Walks’ among Mediocrity
Photo courtesy of A Walk among the Tombstones Liam Neeson’s reinvention from dramatic actor to action star is an amazing metamorphosis. That being said, if he is not careful, his star power could easily be diminished with scripts that do not fully utilize his talents, such as the sequel to “Taken.” His latest project, “A Walk among the Tombstones,” written and directed by … [Read more...] about Neeson ‘Walks’ among Mediocrity
Netflix: Unique Films to Watch
Netflix is perceived to have a more-than-sizable library of selections. While it does not contain many of the more current releases, it does contain plenty of choices that, while obscure, may fascinate many. Here are three recommendations “off the beaten path.” For the documentarian: “Milius” (2014) John Milius, a Hollywood screenwriter and director, may not be a household … [Read more...] about Netflix: Unique Films to Watch
‘Frank’ Hits the Indie Scene
Photo Courtesy of cultoid.com “Frank” is an independent feature which captures the essence, and at times illustrates, the charm of the independent film. It explores the popular motif of social media through a unique lens. The film follows Jon Burroughs, a far below average musician, who aspires to be more. At the film’s beginning, Burroughs leads a mundane life. He works in … [Read more...] about ‘Frank’ Hits the Indie Scene
