By Kevin Hoskinson “When someone dies in the grip of a powerful rage… a curse is born. The curse gathers in that place of death. Those who encounter it will be consumed by its fury.” This is the basic premise of the Japanese horror film Ju-On: The Grudge. That idea carried on into the 2004 American remake of the […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Director Taika Waititi’s last outing as director attempted to inject some fun into a superhero franchise that was known for its melodramatic and dark tone. It turns out he has a knack for it, as “Thor: Ragnarok” is regarded as the best film in the franchise so far, and it cemented him as a filmmaker to watch. […]
By Staff Reports The highly-anticipated 10th edition of the Long Beach Comic Expo is here and MAD Event Management LLC — experienced hosts of diverse and inclusive pop culture conventions — is delighted to announce the full program guide. Taking place January 11 and 12 at the Long Beach Convention Center, #LBCE2020 is poised to be the best yet — […]
By Kevin Hoskinson In 2017, actress and writer Greta Gerwig released her directorial debut, Ladybird. The coming of age story, starring Saorise Ronan and Laurie Metcalf, was met with incredibly positive reviews and was a box office success. Eyebrows were raised when it was announced that Gerwig would follow up her debut with an adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Knives Out is the type of mainstream film that isn’t released very often anymore. It’s a character-driven movie, one that depends solely on the performances and the script. Luckily, director Rian Johnson has put together an incredible story and a fantastic cast of actors and actresses to bring his vision to life. When wealthy crime novelist Harlan […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Six years ago, Walt Disney Animation’s Frozen lit the box office on fire and became an unescapable phenomenon, and rightfully so. The movie was a great mixture of beautiful animation, action, comedy, heart, and incredible music. The film went on to win Best Animated Feature at the 71st Academy Awards and Best Song for the hit “Let […]
By Kevin Hoskinson From Uncork’d entertainment comes Animal Among Us, a film that has been described as Friday the 13th meets Dog Soldiers. It’s a description that will have many horror fans curious if they can actually pull it off, and I’m glad to say, they pulled it off. Fifteen years ago, two teenagers were murdered at Merrymaker Campgrounds. The […]
By Staff Reports Omri Dorani’s caravan of suspense This is Our Home premieres on DVD and Demand this December from Uncork’d Entertainment. Jeff Ayars and Simone Policano star in the chilling account of a struggling couple who, during a weekend getaway, are greeted in the middle of the night by a child claiming to be their son. Scripted by Robert […]
By Kevin Hoskinson With a tagline like “Your first time with her will be your last,” you can’t help but be intrigued by the new film Marla. Written, Directed, and Starring Lisa Van Dam Bates, it’s part ‘It Follows’ and part ‘Carrie.’ The movie is about Marla, a young woman who gets an IUD implanted by a family friend turned […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Lady and the Tramp is a classic animated film from Walt Disney Studios. Releasing in 1955, it was a film that captured the imaginations of moviegoers at the time, and for generations to come. Now, we have a live-action remake of the film, and while it’s not going to be a classic like the original, it’s just […]
By Kevin Hoskinson In the tradition of Paranormal Activity and The Conjuring comes Echoes of fear, the new film from directors Brian and Laurence Avenet-Bradley. In the movie, a young woman named Alisa (Trista Robinson) inherits her grandfather’s house after he dies of an apparent heart attack. She has decided to sell, and as she gets the house ready for […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Disney Plus finally arrived this week, and along with it came the first live-action series based in the Star Wars universe, The Mandalorian. Following in the footsteps of Boba and Jango Fett, a new Mandalorian emerges in a galaxy far, far away. The show takes place after the fall of the Empire, but before the rise of […]
By Kevin Hoskinson To Your Last Death isn’t your typical animated film. It’s an intense horror/sci-fi/ thriller, done in the style of Archer and Metalocalypse. And it’s the unique combination of these genres and styles, on top of excellent voice acting, that makes it a lot of fun. Troubled social justice activist Miriam DeKalb (Dani Lennon) is the only survivor […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Eminence Hill is the newest film from director Robert Conway. It released on November 5th on DVD and On-Demand; the film is a revenge thriller based in the wild west. The movie stars Lance Henriksen, Barry Corbin, Dominique Swain, and Anna Harr. Recently, I had the chance to sit down and chat with director Robert Conway about […]
By Kevin Hoskinson After a couple attempts to revitalize and reboot the franchise, The Terminator is back with some familiar faces returning and some new blood added to the cast. Ignoring the last three films that came before, Dark Fate acts as a direct sequel to Terminator 2, and it does so with mixed results. One of the big selling […]
By Staff Reports Beware the beast this November! This November, Christian Oliver (“Sense8”, House of Good & Evil) and Larisa Oleynik (“Mad Men”, 10 Things I Hate About You) come face to face with hirsute terror in John Woodruff’s highly-anticipated horror throwback, Animal Among Us. Fifteen years ago, two teenage girls were murdered at Merrymaker Campgrounds. The case was filed […]
By Nolan P. Smith Being a long time fan of Valiant Comics, I was excited beyond belief for this day. Here it is, the trailer for Bloodshot, starring Vin Diesel! Personally, I think it looks amazing! With a February release date to boot? Perfect time to release this action packed film! Check it out below, and let us know what […]
By Staff Reports Check out the trailer for #NoJoke, which is due for release October 22 across North America (On Demand/Digital from Indiecan Entertainment), Manfred Becker’s #NoJoke chronicles a musician’s journey to create a song with some of the biggest stars in the industry. Along the way, he faces up to his painful past, while giving viewers a deep personal […]
By Kevin Hoskinson It’s been thirteen years since they last graced the big screen with their presence in “Clerks 2”, and now Jay and Silent Bob are back in Jay And Silent Bob Reboot, the latest offering from filmmaker Kevin Smith. The film comes a little over a year after his brush with death, and it’s loaded with a great […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor It is a sequel I have been waiting for since the first film ended. When Zombieland hit theaters all those years ago, I was amazed by the blend of horror, comedy, and world-building that drew in the audience and didn’t let go. After a horrible launch of a TV internet-only series, we finally get a […]
By Nolan P Smith Photos by Jason T. Smith I have been covering the Los Angeles Comic Con since it was named Comikaze. I have seen it grow and transform each year. With 2019, I feel the show has hit its stride and has become one of the best West Coast comic book conventions you can find. The show took […]
By Nolan P. Smith If you watched all of the seasons of Breaking Bad, then you know you have wanted to find out what exactly happened to Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul). Well, it took a few years, but we finally get an answer with El Camino: A Breaking Bad movie. Was it worthy enough to carry the coveted Breaking Bad […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Cartoonist Charles Addams created the Addams Family in 1938. It started as a one-panel comic in the New Yorker before being spawned into a successful television show, animated shows, and a film series directed by Barry Sonnenfeld in the 1990s. And as much as I would love to wax nostalgic about how great the live-action television show […]
By Staff Reports Uncork’d Entertainment has acquired Lennert Hillege and Guido van Driel‘s acclaimed Dutch action-drama Bloody Marie for Theatrical and On Demand release beginning November 1. Shortlisted as one of the nine films in contention to be the Dutch entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, the film is anchored by […]
By Nolan P. Smith On October 11th-13th, the Los Angeles Convention Center will once again host the Los Angeles Comic Con. Now in its ninth year, this year’s convention has plenty for fans to be excited for: from a reunion of “The Office” cast, a Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” Cosplay Contest, and guests including Ron Pearlman (Hellboy, Sons of […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor It has been one of the most widely criticized films even before it hit the theaters, but the time has finally come. DC’s most iconic villain has received his own movie, but this isn’t your comic book action-packed blockbuster type of film. So, what exactly is The Joker? Directed by Todd Phillips, the film stars […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Creepshow, the 1982 horror/comedy anthology film from Stephen King and George A. Romero has been resurrected for the small screen courtesy of Shudder. The show follows on from the original film, and it’s sequel, featuring six episodes with two short stories per episode. Each episode will adapt short stories from Stephen King, Joe Hill, and Bruce Jones, […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Director Kevin Smith took to Instagram and released a lengthy post announcing that they are going back to where it all began. In the post, Smith posted a picture featuring actor Jason Mewes, Jeff Anderson and himself. In the text, Smith wrote: “We talked about making a movie together. It’ll be a movie that concludes a saga. […]
By Kevin Hoskinson I’m going to admit this up front; I really like Zach Galifianakis. He’s one of the most unique, different, and exciting comedy personalities working today. He has an interesting sense of humor and a unique personality that makes him stand out from the rest. His performances in the Hangover movies were the best of the trilogy, and […]