Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Transformers 4 Poster and Title


Yes, Michael Bay is making another Transformers movie. Apparently, he is taking the franchise in a new direction and will feature a completely different cast to go along with a new look and story for the Autobots and Decepticons. Gone are Shia LeBouf, Megan Fox, and John Turturro in favor of Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz and Stanley Tucci as the primary human characters. Paramount Pictures has just released the first of what will be many posters although this one also features the debut of what this movie is going to be called.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Cinerama 70mm Film Festival


The Cinerama Big Screen 70mm Film Festival is back! Beginning Friday, September 13th, the Cinerama will be presenting a non stop lineup of classic movies projected from genuine 70mm film prints including 2001, Spartacus, and How the West was Won. You are not going to want to miss out on these rare screenings in a format that defined the cinematic experience for generations of moviegoers.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Bumbershoot 2013 - Streetlight Chronicles


Welcome to Streetlight Chronicles, the 2013 Bumbershoot Highlights Edition. Our tireless contributor, Kat, has been slaving away creating her "Bumbershoot Chronicles" series of articles over the last couple months and each one highlights one of this year's many musical acts like The Physics, Icona Pop, Kris Orlowski, Heart, and ZZ Ward. Keep in mind, this is just a sample of who you will see at the year's event. The full lineup can be viewed in a video at the bottom of this page.


Tuesday, August 27, 2013

New Music Tuesday - August 27th


Welcome to "New Music Tuesday" brought to you by Kat from MusicStreetlight.com! This week's post features new music from Big Sean, DJ Collette, Black Joe Lewis, Lumerians, 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.

TwoOhSix.com Newsletter Official Launch: Coming Soon!


Here at the TwoOhSix.com command center, we are preparing to take the next step in bringing you our movie reviews, events, and whatever else we can think of by creating our very own official newsletter!

Monday, August 26, 2013

Drinking Buddies (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review



Drinking Buddies is a movie about love, friendship, and beer that was written, produced, and directed by Joe Swanberg and features some outstanding performances from the likes of Jake Johnson, Olivia Wilde, Anna Kendrick, and Ron Livingston. There is also lots of beer.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

You're Next - Movie Review


After having to wait two years for its release, audiences finally get to see You're Next which has promised to be the most outrageous slasher film in a long time. Sharni Vinson, Joe Swanberg, Wendy Glenn, and AJ Bowen star in a movie directed by horror expert Adam Wingard.

New Music Tuesday - August 20th


Welcome to "New Music Tuesday" brought to you by Kat from MusicStreetlight.com! This week's post features new music from Porcelain Raft, Blue October, Lee DeWyze, John Mayer, 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.

Ben Affleck is Batman and Man of Steel 2 Release Date


So, the fine folks behind the DC Comics cinematic universe have added the one and only Ben Affleck to their roster of talent as the caped crusader himself, Mr. Bruce Wayne aka Batman. Originally, he was rumored to be a candidate to direct the eventual Justice League movie which would be a great choice, but putting him in the role of Batman just doesn't make sense to me.

In related news, Man of Steel 2 or Batman vs. Superman, or whatever its going to be called will officially be released on July 17th. 2015.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Kick-Ass 2 - Movie Review


Yes, its true, your favorite not-quite-super heroes and villains are back with an even bigger adventure in Kick-Ass 2! Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse all reprise their roles in a movie that apparently only features actors with three names! Director and screenwriter Jeff Wadlow takes over where Matthew Vaughn left off in adapting the super popular Kick-Ass comic book series created by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

MoviePass


MoviePass is the new way to watch movies. All you have to do is sign up for a monthly subscription, download the app to your smartphone, and then its off to your local theater to check out the latest and greatest blockbusters. If you watch three or more movies per month, you need to check out this awesome new service.

Paranoia - Movie Review


Paranoia is a thriller about corporate espionage that starts Liam Hemsworth, Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, and Amber Heard. The movie, adapted from a novel by Joseph Finder, was directed by Robert Luketic whose previous credits include 21 and Legally Blonde.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Planes - Movie Review


Disneytoon Studios steps to the forefront of theatrical animation with Planes, which is set in the world of Pixar's famous Cars universe. What started on the ground as a potential direct to video release was upgraded to first class and is set to take flight in theaters around the world. Dane Cook, Brad Garrett, Priyanka Chopra, and Teri Hatcher lend their voices to characters in a movie directed by Klay Hall.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Thor: The Dark World Coming to IMAX


Marvel Studios and IMAX has issued a press release stating that the upcoming Thor: The Dark World movie will be released in IMAX 3D one week earlier than the regular scheduled release date.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

New Music Tuesday - August 13th


Welcome to "New Music Tuesday" brought to you by Kat from MusicStreetlight.com! This week's post features new music from Mickey Hart Band, Terrace Martin, The Movement, 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.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

2013 HollyShorts Film Festival


HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF) is an annual film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe. HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. The HollyShorts Film Festival showcases the top short films produced 30-minutes or less.

Elysium - Movie Review


After the success and critical acclaim of District 9, writer/director Neill Blomkamp quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of science fiction movies. Now, with Elysium, he raises the stakes with a story that attempts to be as thought provoking as it is visually stunning. Matt Damon stars alongside Sharlto Copley, Jodie Foster, Alice Braga, William Fichtner, and Diego Luna.

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Star Wars News at Disney's D23 Expo


This year, Disney Studios had a great opportunity to give its most hardcore fan base at least a small glimpse at what is being planned for the upcoming Star Wars movie releases. What is already publicly known is that JJ Abrams will direct what is being currently referred to as Episode VII and the movie will be released during the summer of 2015.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

The Spectacular Now - Movie Review


The screenwriting team of Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, who are best known for writing (500) Days of Summer, has now added The Spectacular Now, a novel written by Tim Tharp, to their resume. The movie features performances by Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley along with Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Brie Larson.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters - Movie Review


Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters is directed by a man named Thor who has previously made movies about a wimpy kid and a hotel for dogs. Sounds legit, right? This sequel to the not so successful first installment of the Percy Jackson franchise features acting performances (sort of) by Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, and Leven Rambin. Okay, we also get Stanley Tucci and Nathan Fillion just so there's at least a couple people you may have heard of before.

New Music Tuesday - August 6th


Welcome to "New Music Tuesday" brought to you by Kat from MusicStreetlight.com! This week's post features new music from Brendan James, KT Tunstall, Superhumanoids, Moderat, 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.

We're the Millers - Movie Review


Rawson Marshall Thurber, the writer and director of Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, is back with another comedy although instead of balls, we get strippers and drugs! We're the Millers features a talented cast including Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Nick Offerman, Ed Helms, Will Poulter, Emma Roberts, and Kathryn Hahn.

Only God Forgives - Movie Review


Only God Forgives sees the return of Ryan Gosling and director Nicolas Winding Refn as a filmmaking duo which is a very promising endeavor given the success of Drive which was their first and only other collaboration. Kristin Scott Thomas, Vithaya Pansringarm, and Yayaying Rhatha Phongam star alongside Gosling in this beautifully shot crime thriller that explores the brutality of the Bangkok underworld.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

New Poster for Thor: the Dark World


Over the next few months, Marvel Studios will be releasing more and more information about Thor: The Dark World in preparation for its release on November 8th. The latest bit of news is a poster release that features several characters from the movie gives off a vibe that things might be heading down a more dubious path for the God of Thunder.

Friday, August 2, 2013

The Wolverine - Movie Review


Hugh Jackman returns once again as The Wolverine, a character he has embodied over several movies within the popular X-Men universe, along with Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima, and Famke Janssen. Director James Mangold steps behind the lense to give his take on one of Marvel's most iconic characters and brings to the screen a classic Wolverine story that audiences have been waiting to see for years.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Elysium - Cinerama Premiere!




ELYSIUM - THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH - 7:00PM

The To Do List - Movie Review



The To Do List, Maggie Carey's debut feature film both as a writer and as a director, checks off all the key elements of the teen comedy  genre with hilarious antics and raunchy humor from top to bottom. Aubrey Plaza, Bill Hader, Alia Shawkat, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Clark Gregg, and Rachel Bilson star in a movie that goes deep into the mind of a teenager as she opens herself up to every experience she can think of.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

New Music Tuesday - July 30th


Welcome to "New Music Tuesday" brought to you by Kat from MusicStreetlight.com! This week's post features new music from Robin Thicke, AlunaGeorge, David Garrett, Jay Sean, 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.

Europa Report - Movie Review


In the very near future, there will be privately funded space exploration. Europa Report, which features Michael Nyqvist, Sharlto Copley, Daniel Wu, and Anamaria Marinca, gives us a first hand look at what one of these missions might look like although we may not be too happy with the results. Sebastián Cordero brings to life a screenplay written by Philip Gelatt using a new twist on the found footage technique.

Two Oh Six Events: UYBC - Capitol Hill

UYBC - Unofficial Yelp Bar Crawl

Friday, August 16th - 7:00pm

Monday, July 29, 2013

Fruitvale Station - Movie Review



If you pay attention to the news at all, you know the story of Oscar Grant who was killed by an Oakland transit police officer on New Year's Eve. Protesting and riots ensue over what appeared to be a gross act of misconduct that was all caught on video. Fruitvale Station, written and directed by Ryan Coogler, is the story of that young man during the 24 hours leading up to a moment in time that will live in infamy forever.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Elysium - IMAX or Cinerama?


For those of you that are trying to figure out exactly which movie theater will give you the most bang for your hard earned buck when you head out to see Elysium featuring Matt Damon, I have put together some information that I hope will help you make the right choice.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Misdirected: Season 1 - Web Series Spotlight


Misdirected is the brainchild of director/writer/actress extraordinaire, Marion Kerr who has put in a lot of work on various TV shows (How I Met your Mother), feature films (Dark Skies), and short films (Far) over the last few years and now takes a stab at creating her very own comedy web series. Lauren Mora, John T Woods, Joel Kelley Dauten, Ross Phillips, and Erika Ishii all star in this innovative comedy series.

Capitol Hill Block Party - Streetlight Chronicles


Welcome to Streetlight Chronicles, the 2013 Capitol Hill Block Party Highlights edition. Our tireless contributor, Kat, has been slaving away creating her "CHBP 2013 Chronicles" series of articles over the last couple months and each one highlights one of this year's many musical acts like Girl Talk, A-Trak, Pickwick, and Dutty Wilderness.


Tuesday, July 23, 2013

New Music Tuesday - July 23rd


Welcome to "New Music Tuesday" brought to you by Kat from MusicStreetlight.com! This week's post features new music from Kyle Andrews, Eric & Magill, Transplants, Selena Gomez 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.

The World's End - Movie Review


Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost return once again to bring us the exciting conclusion to their now legendary "Cornetto Trilogy" and this time around the fate of the entire planet hangs in the balance in what can only be referred to as The World's End. The stakes are at an all time high in this is action, sci-fi, comedy and you won't want to miss one moment of all the hilarious action these guys have put together.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Marvel Makes Big Avengers Announcement at SDCC!

  

Marvel Studios was on hand at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con to hopefully give fans some info on upcoming movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Any little bit of information would surely be gobbled up, chewed on, and spat back out by an internet community hungry for anything to be revealed...and they did not disappoint.


The Justice league is (Finally) Coming!


So, here's the big news we've all been waiting for. Based on some big announcements coming out of the 2013 San Diego Comic Con, DC Comics along with Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures are about to unleash a slate of superhero films that will lead up to a big time Justice League movie. The internet has gone haywire over what exactly they have planned and we now have the scoop on what you can expect over the next few years.

Friday, July 19, 2013

Movie Releases for July 19th


If your plan is to see a movie or two this weekend, there are several new choices for your viewing pleasure. Fortunately, we have had a chance to see and review these movies so you know which ones are the best to spend your hard earned money on.

The Hot List