Guillermo del Torro is a master storyteller, which is evident through all the many films he's written from Pan's Labyrinth, to The Devil's Backbone, to The Hobbit Trilogy. His approach to suspense, action, horror, and dark fantasy is undeniably clever - which is why he has such a following by fans and critics alike. With... Continue Reading →
Week in the News July 7th – July 13th 2013
Did anyone see Sharknado coming? Because I sure didn't and yet there I was this past Thursday watching and tweeting along with what seemed like everybody I follow and everyone they followed. The movie was predictability horrible, the acting was less than subpar, and yet it was the funnest 2 hours of television I have... Continue Reading →
Movie Review: Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ PACIFIC RIM
Growing up, every young boy loves two things: Outer Space, and Godzilla. It's almost impossible to have been a kid, in any era, and not have loved seeing a giant lizard destroy entire cities. As you grow up, you start to realize that those giant monsters were simply metaphors for humanity's greed and corruption, but... Continue Reading →
Movie Review: Mama
"What's in the closet...?" That's probably one question none of us truly want to know the answer to. Curiosity beckons with the door slightly ajar. Your instincts scream for you to stop, but you edge closer anyway, the need to prove to yourself that you are being childish nearly outweighing your fear. Do you open... Continue Reading →
Lost in Previews: Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim picked up in buzz since San Diego Comic Con 2012 this summer. The first trailer is now here and it looks like a combination of Godzilla, Transformers, The Power Rangers, and Real Steel. I know there has to be other films that can be thrown in that mix. This is Guillermo del Toro's... Continue Reading →
Lost in Previews: ‘Mama’ Trailer 2
This is the second trailer for the super creepy film, Mama. At the beginning, there is not much difference between this trailer and the first one. It is not until you get towards the end do you get more of a look at whatever this thing is that the kids are calling Mama. Still creeped... Continue Reading →
Lost in Previews: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Trailer 2
This is the second trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The last trailer was released last December, so it has been a while since we have seen anything new about this highly anticipated film. I am going to assume that this is the last trailer for the film with its release date only three... Continue Reading →
Lost in Previews: Mama
The first image from Mama came out in Entertainment Weekly last week. I was intrigued because Jessica Chastain is in it, and I don't see her taking on a role in a crappy horror flick. Maybe she thought this would be a good film. She might be right based on the trailer that was released... Continue Reading →
Lost in Previews: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
It has been ten years since The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released in theatres. Today, the first trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was released online. I am an avid fan of the first trilogy. The Fellowship of the Ring is on my list of my all-time favorite... Continue Reading →