Sharknado - Movie Review (Review Number 100 - 2013)

If you ever watch the SyFy channel, you are no doubt aware of the steady stream of B-Movie style fare they release more often than should be allowed. Sharknado may just be the biggest and most ambitious film to come crashing out of this pipeline and it features an all star cast that includes Tars Reid and...Tara Reid.

Getaway - Movie Review

Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez race onto the silver screen in Getaway, a movie filled with car chases, explosions, and a captivating race against time. Director and producer Courtney Solomon crashes onto the scene with his most ambitious project yet.

Thor: The Dark World - Movie Review

 

The God of Thunder returns to save the day in Thor: The Dark World but an ancient evil may be too much for even the mightiest of warriors to handle on his own. Chris Hemsworth returns as the hammer wielding Avenger along with Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Kat Denning, Anthony Hopkins, and Stellan Skarsgård. Alan Taylor, best known for his work in Game of Thrones, takes over the director's chair from Kenneth Branagh who originally brought Thor to the big screen.

12 Years a Slave - Movie Review

12 Years a Slave is based on the autobiography of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and forced into slavery for over a decade. This moving story was adapted for the screen by John Ridley and the movie was directed by Steve McQueen. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Fassbender, and Brad Pitt lead a cast jam packed with Hollywood heavyweights.

Escape Plan - Movie Review

Escape Plan is an action movie about a guy who breaks out of prisons for a living starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The movie is directed by Mikael Håfström and the screenplay was written by Miles Chapman and Jason Keller.

Ender's Game - Movie Review

Ender's Game is a science fiction story adapted from a novel written by controversial author Orson Scott Card. Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis all star in the movie which was adapted for the screen and directed by Gavin Hood.

About Time - Movie Review

About Time pulls together a love story, coming of age tale, and a father and son drama, then wraps it all up in time travel journey that will change the lives (repeatedly) of an entire family forever. Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Lydia Wilson, and Bill Nighy star in writer and director Richard Curtis' latest theatrical creation.

Carrie (2013) - Movie Review

Director Kimberly Peirce and screenwriters Lawrence D. Cohen and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa bring Stephen King's classic Carrie back to the big screen. The iconic teen and her mother are, this time around, brought to life by Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore.

Machete Kills - Movie Review

Machete Kills is the sequel to Robert Rodriguez's 2010 Grindhouse cult hit and Danny Trejo vehicle, Machete. This second installment once again features Trejo along with a star studded cast that includes Mel Gibson, Demian Bichir, Amber Heard, Michelle Rodriguez, Sofía Vergara, Jessica Alba, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga, Antonio Banderas, Alexa Vega, Vanessa Hudgens, and Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Yeah...seriously. Best. Cast. Ever.

Captain Phillips - Movie Review

In 2009, the merchant ship Maersk Alabama was hijacked and Captain Richard Phillips was all that stood between Somali pirates the lives of his crew. Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi star in Captain Phillips, the retelling of this amazing story of bravery and ingenuity displayed against a team of men driven by desperation. Paul Greengrass directs the story originally written by Richard Phillips and Steven Talty and adapted for the screen by screenwriter Billy Ray.

The Purge - Movie Review

The producers of Paranormal Activity and Sinister are now unleashing The Purge on audiences around the world. James DeMonaco, who is best known for writing movies like The Negotiator and Assault on Precinct 13, takes on both writing and directing duties while Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey take their turns in front of the camera.

Gravity - Movie Review

Alfonso Cuarón has created a groundbreaking theatrical experience called Gravity that demands to be viewed in 3D on the largest movie screens available. The movie was written by Mr. Cuarón along with his brother Jonás Cuarón and features outstanding performances from both Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.

New Music Tuesday - October 1st

Welcome to "New Music Tuesday" brought to you by Kat from MusicStreetlight.com! This week's post features new music from Agnes Obel, Brendan Canning, Joan Jett, Moby, and a whole bunch of other new albums you will definitely want to check out. Kat breaks it all down, shows you a few videos, and basically makes you wonder how you ever got by without her fun and informative input.

Rush - Movie Review

Ron Howard returns to the director's chair with Rush which is based on the true story of rival Formula 1 race drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, and Alexandra Maria Lara star in a movie written by Peter Morgan.

Prisoners - Movie Review

Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal square off in Prisoners, an intense crime thriller directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Aaron Guzikowski. The all star cast also includes Maria Bello, Terrence Howard, Viola Davis, Melissa Leo, and Paul Dano.

Blue Jasmine - Movie Review

Woody Allen once again returns to the writer and director's chairs with Blue Jasmine, a movie that takes a hard look at what its like when someone comes crashing down from their life of privilege and excess. Cate Blanchett stars alongside Alec Baldwin, Sally Hawkins, Bobby Cannavale, Peter Sarsgaard, and Andrew Dice Clay.

Insidious Chapter 2 - Movie Review

Insidious Chapter 2 picks up right where the original left off and director James Wan adds another entry into his increasingly impressive horror movie resume. Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye, Barbara Hershey, Leigh Whannell, and Angus Sampson are also all back in the fold to reprise their roles from the first movie.

In a World... - Movie Review

In a World... is a movie written, directed by, and starring Lake Bell in a breakout performance that will no doubt put her on the map in all three categories. The cast also includes Rob Corddry, Ken Marino, Demetri Martin, Fred Melamed, and Michaela Watkins along with a few surprise cameos you won't want to miss.

Riddick - Movie Review

Vin Diesel is back as Riddick in a movie called Riddick. David Twohy also returns for a third turn at directing this science fiction franchise. You will see other people acting in the movie as well including Jordi Mollà, Dave Bautista, Bokeem Woodbine, and Katee Sackhoff.

Adore - Movie Review

Adore is an emotional portrayal of what happens when lifelong friends explore their most intimate desires and how they must learn to deal with the consequences of those actions. The story, originally written by novelist Doris Lessing, has been adapted for the screen by director Anne Fontaine and screenwriter Christopher Hampton.