Straight Outta Compton - Trailer Debut

The first trailer for Straight Outta Compton has been released and it features an intro by Dr. Dre and Ice Cube who are credited as producers of the movie. There's a surprising amount of explosive action and car chase scenes so it will be interesting to see what the final film looks like. Until then, check out this awesome trailer!

Eight Days of Oscar at Cinerama

The Seattle Cinerama will be screening each of this year's Best Picture Oscar contenders over the course of eight days beginning on Friday, February 13th. This is a great way to prepare yourself for Oscar glory as well as watch some pretty amazing movies at what I consider to be the single greatest movie theater in the world.

The Grand Budapest Hotel - Movie Review

The Grand Budapest Hotel is a film by Wes Anderson which stars Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody. Willem DaFoe, Jeff Goldblum, Harvey Keitel, Jude Law, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Saoirse Ronin, Jason Schwartzman, Léa Seydoux, Tilda Swinton, F. Murray Abraham, Tom Wilkinson, Owen Wilson, and Tony Revolori.

Fast and Furious 7 - Trailer Debut

So, there's a new trailer for the latest entry into the Fast and Furious franchise and it's jam packed with all kinds of awesome stuff. Honestly, I can't wait to see this movie as it's sure to be one of the most action packed and explosion filled thrill rides of the year.

Furious 7 will be released in theaters on April 3rd by Universal Pictures. The film, directed by James Wan, stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Elsa Pataky, Lucas Black, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Kurt Russell.

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A Most Violent Year - Movie Review

A Most Violent Year was written and directed by J.C. Chandor whose previous efforts are the critically acclaimed movies Margin Call and All is Lost. The film stars Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyewolo, Alessandro Nivola, Albert Brooks, Elyes Gabel, and Christopher Abbott.

Whiplash - Movie Review

Whiplash is an intense drama written and directed by Damien Chazelle who originally couldn't get the movie made so he turned it into a short film, entered it at Sundance, and received the funding necessary to bring his original dream to life. The resulting feature film includes the acting talents of J.K. Simmons, Miles Teller, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, and Austin Stowell

American Sniper - Movie Review

American Sniper is a movie directed by Clint Eastwood that was adapted from a book written by Scott McEwen, Jim DeFelice, and Navy S.E.A.L. Chris Kyle who is also the subject of the story. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Kyle Gallner, Leonard Roberts, Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, and Sammy Sheik.

The Boy Next Door - Movie Review

The Boy Next Door stars Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, Kristin Chenowith, John Corbett, and François Chau. The movie was directed by Rob Cohen who has been responsible for other films like Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, The Fast and the Furious, and Alex Cross.

Boyhood - Movie Review

Boyhood is a groundbreaking motion picture created over a 12 year period by writer and director Richard Linklater who has also been responsible for films like Dazed and Confused, Slacker, and Before Sunrise. The movie stars Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane, Lorelei Linklater, Brad Hawkins, Zoe Graham, and Marco Perrella.

Blackhat - Movie Review

Blackhat is a cyber terrorist, hacker thriller directed by Michael Mann whose previous work includes The Last of the Mohicans, Heat, The Insider, and Collateral. The movie stars Chris Hemsworth, Leehom Wang, Wei Tang, Viola Davis, and John Ortiz.

Selma - Movie Review

Selma is an historical film directed by Ava DuVernay which recounts the 1965 march and protests in Selma, Alabama which were led by the one and only Martin Luther King, Jr. The movie stars David Oyewolo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Tim Roth, Cuba Gooding Jr., Giovanni Ribisi, Martin Sheen, Oprah Winfrey, Dylan Baker, Wendell Pierce, and Common.

The Raid 2: Berandal - Movie Review

The Raid 2: Berandal is an Indonesian martial arts, action movie written and directed by Gareth Evans and is a sequel to his 2011 smash hit, The Raid: Redemption. The movie stars Iko Uwais, Arafin Putra, Tio Pakusodewo, Oka Antara, Alex Abbad, and Julie Estelle.

Nightcrawler - Movie Review

Nightcrawler is a psychological thriller written and directed by Dan Gilroy who is also making his debut effort behind the lens. He has previously written movies like Real Steel and The Bourne Legacy. The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, and Rene Russo.

Ant-Man - Trailer Debut

Here it is, the first official trailer for Marvel Studios' Ant-Man which stars Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Pena, John Slattery, Judy Greer, and Hayley Atwell. I love how this trailer really sets the tone for what is sure to be a very entertaining heist movie that will be big on action yet will also have some comedic elements thrown in for good measure.

Ant-Man, directed by Peyton Reed, will be released in theaters on July 17th by Marvel Studios. CLICK HERE to see more trailers for movies that will be released this year,

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Inherent Vice - Movie Review

Inherent Vice is a movie written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and is based off the novel which was written by Thomas Pynchon. There's a whole bunch of actors and actresses in the movie including Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, Own Wilson, Katherine Waterston, Eric Roberts, Maya Rudolph, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jena Malone, Martin Short, and Reese Witherspoon.

Big Eyes - Movie Review

Big Eyes is a movie directed by Tim Burton that tells the story of Margaret Keane, an artist who's true talent was hidden behind the shadow of her husband for far too long. The film stars Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Krysten Ritter, Jason Schwartzman, Danny Huston, and Terence Stamp.

The Imitation Game - Movie Review

The Imitation Game is a movie directed by Morten Tyldum and is based on Alan Turing: The Enigma, a novel written by Andrew Hodges. This historical drama features the acting talents of Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley as well as Mark Strong, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leach, Matthew Beard, and Charles Dance.

Wild - Movie Review

Wild is a film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and is based on the true story which was written by Nick Hornby and Cheryl Strayed. Reese Witherspoon stars in the movie along with Laura Dern, Thomas Sadoski, and a whole bunch of wilderness along the Pacific Crest Trail.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - Movie Review

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, directed by Peter Jackson, is the conclusion of the second trilogy of films based off of the classic Tolkien novels. The movie stars Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Andy Serkis, Lee Pace, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Christopher Lee, Ian Holm, Luke Evans, Stephen Fry, Billy Connolly, and Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Theory of Everything - Movie Review

The Theory of Everything is a movie about professor Stephen Hawking directed by James Marsh and is based off of a novel written by Jane Hawking. The film stars Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Emily Watson, Simon McBurney, Christian McKay, Harry Lloyd, and David Thewlis.

Trailer Debut - Mad Max: Fury Road

If you haven't been paying attention, 2015 is going to be a huge year for movies as there are so many big blockbusters coming out and a few franchises are getting restarted or rebooted. This is where Mad Max: Fury Road enters the mix with Tom Hardy taking over the title role. Based on the new trailer you are about watch, this could end up being one of the most action packed movies of the entire year.

The Babadook (SIFF 2014) - Movie Review

The Babadook is an Australian horror film written and directed by Jennifer Kent in her debut effort. The movie, which was featured during the 2014 Seattle International Film Festival, stars Essie Davis, Daniel Henshall, Noah Wiseman, and Tim Purcell.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - IMAX 3D or Cinerama HFR 3D?

For those of you who are debating exactly which movie theater will give you the most bang for your hard earned buck when you are ready to see The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, I have put together some information that I hope will help you make the right choice.

Horrible Bosses 2 - Movie Review

Horrible Bosses 2, directed by Sean Anders, continues the adventures of three ordinary guys who try to commit extraordinary crimes. This movie sees the return of stars Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, and Jamie Foxx, along with Chris Pine and Christoph Waltz.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay (Part 1) - Movie Review

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part One, directed by Francis Lawrence, is the third installment in the popular franchise which is based on books written by Suzanne Collins. The movie stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, Sam Claflin, Jenna Malone, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci, Natalie Dormer, and Elizabeth Banks.

John Wick - Movie Review

John Wick is an action thriller directed by Chad Stahelski and was written by Derek Kolstad. The movie features Keanu Reeves in the title roll along with Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem DaFoe, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, and John Leguizamo.

Big Hero 6 - Movie Review

Big Hero 6 is the latest animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios and was co directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams. The movie features the voice talents of Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans, Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, James Cromwell, Alan Tudyk, and Maya Rudolph.

Interstellar - Movie Review

Interstellar is a film by Christopher Nolan about a team sent into space in search of a new home for mankind. This science fiction epic stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine, Jessica Chastain, Casey Affleck, John Lithgow, Wes Bentley, and Mackenzie Foy.

Return of the Cinerama

On Thursday, November 20th, the "Most Epic Movie Experience" returns to downtown Seattle as the one and only Cinerama reopens its doors and welcomes a new era of movie entertainment. Upgrades have been completed, mural has been painted, and some exciting changes have been made...are you ready for the new and improved Cinerama?

Fury - Movie Review

Fury, directed by David Ayer (End of Watch and Street Kings), tells the story of a five man tank crew as they traverse German territory near the end of World War II. The movie stars Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Shia LaBouf, Michael Pena, and Jon Bernthal.

Men, Women, and Children - Movie Review

Men, Women, and Children is a movie directed by Jason Reitman and is based on a novel written by Chad Kultgen. This dramatic journey through social media and its effects on how we live or lives features the acting talents of Jennifer Garner, Adam Sandler, Rosemarie DeWitt, Judy Greer, Dean Norris, Emma Thompson, Kaitlyn Dever, Ansel Elgort, Olivia Crocicchia, Elena Kampouris, Dennis Haysbert, and J.K. Simmons.

The Good Lie - Movie Review

The Good Lie, a story about Sudanese refugees who relocate to Kansas, is directed by Philippe Falardeau and was written by Margaret Nagle. The movie stars Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stoll, Sarah Baker, and Arnold Oceng along with Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, and Kuoth Wiel all of whom are actual refugees from Sudan.

Birdman - Movie Review

Birdman aka The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance is a film written and directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu whose previous work includes 21 Grams, Biutiful, and Babel. This unique look into the sometimes deranged minds of the acting community stars Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakis, Naomi Watts, and Andrea Riseborough.

Trailer Debut - Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Gone Girl - Movie Review

Gone Girl is a mystery thriller adapted for the screen from a novel written by Gillian Flynn. The movie was directed by David Fincher and stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick harrs, Tyler Perry, Carrie Coon, Kim Dickens, Boyd Holbrook, Sela Ward, and Emily Ratajkowski.

Rudderless - Movie Review

Rudderless is a dramatic story, directed by William H. Macy, about finding a way to recover from a tragic loss. Macy also appears in the film alongside Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman, Jamie Chung, Selena Gomez, and Laurence Fishburn.

In Seattle, you will find it playing at the SIFF Cinema at the Uptown and the Sundance Cinemas Seattle beginning on October 17th.

Indie Film Spotlight - Once Upon a Time in Queens

Originally, this movie was known as Last I Heard, but has since changed to Once Upon a Time in Queens which I feel suits the material perfectly. Directed by David Rodriguez, the film stars Michael Rapaport, Chazz Palminteri, Renee Props, and the late Paul Sorvino.

The Judge - Movie Review

The Judge is a story written by Nick Schenk, Bill Dubuque, and David Dobkin who took on directing duties as well. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Vincent D'Onofrio, Billy Bob Thornton, Jeremy Strong, Dax Shepard, and Leighton Meester.

TwoOhSix at GeekGirlCon 2014

GeekGirlCon is back at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle. There is so much awesome stuff going on and all of it is geared towards geeks, girls, and girls who are geeks. Last year was my first time covering this convention and was very impressed with what I saw and this year looks to be bigger and better than ever before.

2014 Tacoma Film Festival - TwoOhSix Picks

Hey, everyone! This will be my first trip to the Tacoma Film Festival and, while my time there will be brief, I am hoping to maximize the experience as much as possible. Meanwhile, I've got a few highlights featured below of the movies you will want most likely to check out. A couple that I've seen and a couple I'm looking forward to checking out real soon!

Annabelle - Movie Review

Annabelle is a prequel to The Conjuring which was a surprise horror hit from last year directed by James Wan. This time around, John R. Leonetti, whose previous directing efforts include Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and The Butterfly Effect 2, takes the reins of what could turn into the latest genre franchise. The movie stars Annabelle Wallis (Yes, her name is Annabelle), Ward Horton, Tony Amendola, and Alfre Woodard.

NW Film Forum: "Local Sightings" 2014 Film Festival

Northwest Film Forum's annual showcase of Northwest film making returns with Seattle premieres, parties, and the best in local emerging film talent from Sept 25 – Oct 4.

This is Where I Leave You - Movie Review

This is Where I Leave You is a film based on a novel written by Jonathan Tropper and was directed by Shawn Levy. The movie stars Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne, Corey Stoll, Kathryn Hahn, Connie Britton, Timothy Olyphant, Dax Shepard, and Abigail Spencer.

The Maze Runner - Movie Review

The Maze Runner is a science fiction film adapted from a novel written by James Dasher. The movie was directed by Wes Ball and stars Dylan O'Brien, Aml Ameen, Ki Hong Lee, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Will Poulter, and Kaya Scodelario.