Monday, May 12, 2014

The Amazing Spider Man 2 - Movie Review


The Amazing Spider Man 2 picks up the adventures of Peter Parker roughly where the previous installment left off. It was directed by Marc Webb and stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, and Sally Field.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

The Other Woman - MiniView


In an effort to get more reviews posted in a timely manner, I have created the "MiniView" which is a less comprehensive yet still informative version of my normal movie reviews.

Monday, April 28, 2014

Rio 2 - MiniView


In an effort to get more reviews posted in a timely manner, I have created the "MiniView" which is a less comprehensive yet still informative version of my normal movie reviews. You'll still get the basic info and a solid recap of what I thought of the movie, I just won't go into quite as much detail.

Transcendence - MiniView


In an effort to get more reviews posted in a timely manner, I have created the "MiniView" which is a less comprehensive yet still informative version of my normal movie reviews. You'll still get the basic info and a solid recap of what I thought of the movie, I just won't go into quite as much detail.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Brick Mansions - MiniVew


In an effort to get more reviews posted in a timely manner, I have created the "MiniView" which is a less comprehensive yet still informative version of my normal movie reviews. You'll still get the basic info and a solid recap of what I thought of the movie, I just won't go into quite as much detail.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Yelp Seattle Meets the Cinerama!


In addition to writing reviews on my website, I also work for Yelp in Seattle as a Marketing Assistant. This convergence of career and hobby has given me an opportunity to create a partnership with the Seattle Cinerama movie theater to offer unique experiences for community members.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

2013 Recap - Movies and Performances


Out of the movies I watched during the 2013 calendar year, these are the ones that affected me more than any other whether it be comedy, action, drama, fantasy, or any other genre. If you have been following my blog for any length of time, you should have a pretty clear understanding of how I judge movies which may not be typical when compared to other writers that take on this similar task of creating reviews.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Trailer Debut - X-Men: Days of Future Past


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Thursday, April 10, 2014

Cinerama 2nd Annual Sci-Fi Film Festival


The Seattle Cinerama has officially announced the lineup for their 2nd Annual Science Fiction Film Festival and holy wow it it packed full of awesome movies! Spoiler alert: Your head may explode from how awesome this festival is going to be. Proceed with caution.

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Movie Review


Hey everyone, before we get started, I just wanted to give a shout out to Nerdlush and Lifted Geek for featuring this review on their websites. This is the first time I've had one review posted on three different websites (including my own) so please give them each some love and click the links!

   

Now for the review:

Marvel Studios continues the expansion of its super hero universe with Captain America: The Winter Soldier, an espionage thriller that is set up to change everything we know about the inner workings of the government agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D. Chris Evans returns in the title role and we also see newcomers Anthony Mackie and Robert Redford in addition to familiar faces like Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan and Cobie Smulders.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier - 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 Captain America: The Winter Soldier, I have put together some information that I hope will help you make the right choice.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Noah - Movie Review


Noah is the creation of acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky and tells the biblical tale of a man tasked with saving the creatures of the world from God's wrath. Russell Crowe plays the title role alongside Jennifer Connelly, Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, and Emma Watson.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

2013 Recap: Seattle International Film Festival


This was my first year as a member of the press for the Seattle International Film Festival and it turned out to be quite the experience. I saw more movies than I ever thought possible during the festival run, took photos during red carpet premieres, and conducted my first ever cast and crew interview. This article compiles all of the reviews and articles I have posted from the festival.

Fanie Fourie's Lobola (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review




Fanie Fourie's Lobola is a heartfelt comedy from South Africa that was written and directed by Henk Pretorious. Eduan van Jaarsveldt, Zethu Dhlomo, Jerry Mofokeng, and Marga van Rooy all star in this delightful tale of people from vastly different cultures who manage to fall in love despite everything working against them.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

ECCC Cinema Series at the Cinerama


Have you heard the news? Emerald City Comicon and the Seattle Cinerama have partnered up to present an unprecedented night of movies they are officially calling the ECCC Cinema Series. This is going to be four straight nights of amazing movies with special guest Q&A's for each of them!

300: Rise of an Empire - Movie Review


In 2006, Zack Snyder's 300 debuted with a brutally brilliant visual style that captured the attention of audiences around the world and now, 300: Rise of an Empire is here to fill in even more of the hyper stylized story surrounding the infamous 300 Spartan soldiers who defied an army and gave their lives for a nation. Noam Murro takes over directing duties while Lena Heady, Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, and Callan Mulvey round out the extremely athletic cast.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Need for Speed - Movie Review


Based on the popular video game franchise, Need for Speed races onto the big screen with Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Michael Keaton, and Imogen Poots all behind the wheel. Scott Waugh directs from a story written by George and John Gatins.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Bad Words - Movie Review



Bad Words is Jason Bateman's directorial debut. He also stars in the movie alongside Kathryn Hahn, Allison Janney, and Rohan Chand. Screenwriter Andrew Dodge spells out a story that is sure to offend, enlighten, and/or entertain just about anyone who chooses to get in its way.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Indie Film Spotlight - Fratello


Welcome to Indie Film Spotlight, a monthly column that will focus on independent films you may not have otherwise had a chance to ever hear about. Watch for exclusive content like cast and crew interviews and anything else we can throw your way!

Gerard Garilli, along with co-writer Kenneth Fleming and director Tony Picciotti, have created a family drama that takes two brothers through a personal struggle for survival that ultimately affects everyone around them. Garilli also stars in the picture along with Steve Mason, Justine Garilli, Pe'er Klein, and Joseph R. Gannascoli.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Divergent - 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 Divergent, I have put together some information that I hope will help you make the right choice.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Drug War (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review



Johnnie To's latest in what seems like an endless stream of quality motion pictures is Drug War and this action packed thrill ride may be his best yet. Louis Koo, Honglei Sun, Ka Tung Lam, and Yi Huang star in a movie that was celebrated with enthusiastic applause during the 2013 Seattle International Film Festival.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Afternoon Delight (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review



Afternoon Delight could either be called a dramatic comedy or a comedic drama and either one would be correct. Director Jill Solloway's debut feature film comes complete with a very solid cast including Kathryn Hahn, Juno Temple, Josh Radnor, and Jane Lynch.

Mutual Friends (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review



Mutual Friends is a movie set in Manhattan and revolves around a group of friends over the course of a day as they prepare for an ill fated surprise party. Put together by a team of writers and directed by Matthew Watts, this unique romantic comedy stars Caitlin Fitzgerald, Cheyenne Jackson, Peter Scanavino, and Michael Chernus.

Pieta (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review



Pieta is a South Korean drama written and directed by Ki-duk Kim who is a highly respected and decorated filmmaker. This dark and brooding film stars Jung-Jin Lee as Gang-Do and Min-soo Jo as Mi-Son.

Nightfall (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review



Nightfall is the second feature film written and directed by Chow Hin Yeung Roy. This crime thriller from China stars Simon Yam, Michael Wong, and Nick Cheung.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Cheap Thrills (SIFF 2013) - Movie Review



Cheap Thrills is a movie directed by newcomer E.L. Katz. The story was written by David Chirchirillo and Trent Haaga and stars Pat Healy, Ethan Embry, David Koechner, and Sara Paxton.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Pompeii - Movie Review


Pompeii is a movie about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, how it destroyed an entire city, and there's also a love story, too. This special effects showcase was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and features Kit Harrington, Kiefer Sutherland, Emily Browning, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jared Harris, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Robocop (2014) - Movie Review


MGM and Columbia Pictures has brought back a cult classic science fiction character in hopes of creating another blockbuster franchise and, thanks to director José Padilha, Robocop looks primed and ready to blow through the competition. The movie stars Michael Keaton, Gary Oldman, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jay Baruchel while Joel Kinnaman takes on the title role.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

The Lego Movie - Movie Review


Warner Brothers and Village Roadshow Pictures has joined forces with the Lego Company to produce a movie featuring their iconic products. This animated 3D movie features the voice talents of Chris Pratt, Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Will Ferrell, Liam Neeson, Charlie Day, Will Forte, Jonah Hill, Cobie Smulders, Channing Tatum, and Morgan Freeman and was directed by Phile Lord and Christopher Miller.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Seattle Seahawks - 2014 Super Bowl Champions


This article was originally written as a review of the Seattle Seahawks on my Yelp page which you can find HERE. A lot of people really liked it so I figured I would turn it into a full blown blog post on my website.

For as long as I can remember, the Seahawks have been a part of my life, sometimes more than others but always there. From the early days that featured names like Zorn, Largent, Krieg, and Warner to the current crop of young talent like Wilson, Lynch, Sherman, and Thomas, no other organization in the city has been able to draw the level of passion out of its fan base better than Seattle's own NFL franchise.

Indie Film Spotlight - Don't Pass Me By



Welcome to the debut of Indie Film Spotlight, a monthly column that will focus on independent films you may not have otherwise had a chance to ever hear about. Watch for exclusive content like cast and crew interviews and anything else we can throw your way!

Don't Pass Me By is an independently produced film created by the writing, producing, and acting team of Katy K. Burton and Rachel Noll along with first time director Eric Priestley. The movie's ensemble cast also features Keith David, C. Thomas Howell, Jake Busey, Liz Wicker, Elizabeth Izzo, Jeremy London, and Sean Stone. Our exclusive Indie Film Spotlight features our review, an exclusive interview, and info about how you can see this movie today!

Monday, January 27, 2014

That Awkward Moment - Movie Review


That Awkward Moment is a movie that includes Zach Efron, Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Imogen Poots, and Mackenzie Davis. This is the directorial debut for Tom Gormican who also wrote the movie.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Dallas Buyers Club - Movie Review


Inspired by true events, Dallas Buyers Club tells the story of Ron Woodward who, after being diagnosed with HIV, had to find a way around the system to get the help he needed during a time when no one really understood how to treat this deadly new virus. Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, and Jennifer Garner star in the movie which was directed by Jean-Marc Vallée.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit - 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 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, I have put together some information that I hope will help you make the right choice.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Lone Survivor - Movie Review


Lone Survivor is based on the actual events chronicled in the best selling novel of the same name written by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson. The movie was directed by Peter Berg and stars Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, and Ben Foster.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Enter to Win Tickets to a Seattle Cinerama Opening Night Screening of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

 

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is about to hit theaters on Friday, January 17th and TwoOhSix.com along with the Seattle Cinerama are giving you a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend an opening night screening of the first big action thriller of 2014.

Friday, January 3, 2014

The Wolf of Wall Street - Movie Review



The Wolf of Wall Street is a movie about the meteoric rise of a man named Jordan Belfort and the eventual consequences of the lifestyle he found himself trapped in. Martin Scorsese is the director of the movie which is based on a story written by Terence Winter and Mr. Belfort himself. Actors portraying characters in this movie include Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon Favreau, and Jean Dujardin.

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