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Directed by Scott Cooper, Black Mass is the bio-pic of Boston gangster Whitey Bulger (played exquisitely by Johnny Depp). This role should definitely earn Depp an Oscar nod as I feel it really pushed his limits and acting chops, yet he was totally believable. The story basically takes us to the rise and fall of ..
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Everest the summit that could never be reached. Let me begin by saying that I am a fan of outdoor films. As a former rock-climber and camping aficionado, I have seen most of the mountaineering films and documentaries out there, which is why I had high expectations for this one. Based on the book “Into ..
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After the huge success of “The Sixth Sense”, M. Night Shyamalan has not had many other cinematic victories. However, with the release of his latest film, “The Visit”, M. Night shows that he’s back! This low-budget horror movie is also surprisingly and incredibly funny, leading the viewer to jump out of their seats and laugh ..
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WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS By Hiram Trillo Be a real friend, don’t pay at the door and say you’re with the DJ. An ode to the San Fernando Valley… Trying to visualize the seductive world of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) is tempting and has been attempted before, first-time film director Max Joseph (MTv’s Catfish) gives ..
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I have to admit that when I saw that Owen Wilson and Lake Bell were cast in a thriller/action movie, I really had my doubts. Well, I am glad to say that I was wrong to doubt! In fact, No Escape is such an intense thriller, your eyes will be glued to the screen for ..
Interviews
The other day I had a chance to interview former NFL Super Bowl winner and four time All-Pro Simeon Rice who has turned in his football cleats for a director’s chair. Rice is promoting his first feature film entitled “UNSULLIED” which opens in theaters on August 28th. During our conversation, I could honestly tell that ..
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Looks like the crew from Silver Linings Playbook is back in a new movie. Here’s hoping this one is just as good! JOY Drama Release: December 25, 2015 Director: David O. Russell Screenplay by: David O. Russell Story by: Annie Mumolo and David O. Russell Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Edgar Ramirez, Diane Ladd, ..
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Come for the movie…stay for the music. The story of two halves! As a child of the 80’s and 90’s, gangster rap was a part of my era! I think I was the only person in the comic book store styling my NWA t-shirt while silently singing “Cruisin’ down the street in my 6-4…” I ..
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What’s this? Another SPY movie? Why yes it is! Is it just me or have we had a ton of spy movies this year? The good thing is that most of them have been pretty good! The latest one is from famed director Guy Ritchie and is a remake of the old televison series from ..
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Based on the novel by Gillian Flynn, Dark Places stars Charlize Theron as Libby Day, a survivor of a family massacre 28 years ago, who now lives her life as a victim. A young child at the time, Libby, who did not actually witness the murders, is convinced by lawyers into believing her older brother, ..