Moana Rocked the D23 Expo 2015

By Staff Reports Dwayne Johnson (“San Andreas,” “Furious 7,” HBO’s “Ballers”), who lends his voice to the mighty demi-god Maui in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” hit the stage at D23 EXPO 2015 Friday afternoon. Renowned directors John Musker and Ron Clements (“The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Aladdin”), and producer Osnat Shurer (Oscar®-nominated Pixar shorts “One Man Band,” “Boundin’”) […]

Furious 7 Review- One Last Ride

By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—The Fast and Furious franchise has reached it’s seventh film already, and for many, this is the one fans have been waiting for. After the tragic death of Paul Walker, this film has been circled around in emotions, knowing that this is the last time we will see Walker racing down the streets with Vin […]

Hercules Review: A Legendary Journey

Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)— He is one of the most well known heroes in mythology, as well as in the history of pop culture. He is half man, half god, and all heart. When we hear the name Hercules, we think of the monsters, the challenges, the tragedies and the strength. So, does this latest film featuring the […]

Pastrami Flick Review: Fast & Furious 6

By Nolan P. Smith (Victorville)—Fast cars, fast action, furious explosions; these are all aspects we have come to love about the Fast & Furious series. What started in 2009 as a pretty cool flick with Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and some amazing cars has now become a full-fledged film franchise. With this being the sixth film in the series, does […]

Pastrami Film Review: Pain & Gain

By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation This year alone, one actor has blown up on the big screen more than any other: Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock. With Snitch and G.I. Joe Retaliation already released in 2013, Johnson now shares the screen with another action/comedy star, Mark Wahlberg. In what is being billed as a “dark comedy buddy flick” […]

Pastrami Flick Review: G.I. Joe-Retaliation

By Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation (Hesperia) In 2009, a childhood property came steamrolling onto the movie scene, and many of us had high hopes for the return of G.I. Joe. Unfortunately, the film had only a few bright spots, not enough to redeem what many saw as a train wreck. A sequel was green lit, G.I. Joe- Retaliation, at it […]

New G.I. Joe Retaliation Trailer!

Yo Joe! So, after being pushed back for “3D conversion” (which most think was to un-kill Duke and add more Channing Tatum…ugh), the time is drawing near once again for G.I. Joe Retaliation to hit theaters. Starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Channing Tatum, DJ Cotrona, Ray Stevenson and more, this sequel aims to right the wrongs of the first film. […]