The Divergent series has it's share of competition in the Young Adult Action/Drama genre. After a dismal sequel I had hope that the third installment would come back with a bang to move Divergent up in the ranks of the genre. Alas, Allegiant offers a valiant effort but lacks the story and grit to make... Continue Reading →
St. Vincent – Review
In some alternate universe, there are no sequels to the Bill Murray summer camp classic Meatballs. In that movie, Murray plays Tripper - a wise and protective camp counselor who ends up taking one of the smaller, quieter campers under his wing, and mentoring him to his true potential. In that same universe, St. Vincent is the true... Continue Reading →
Movie Review: The Impossible
“Who?” That will be your response when you start hearing the name Tom Holland tossed around for his impressive acting skills. The young man plays the oldest son of Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts’ characters in The Impossible, about one of the worst natural disasters in recent history. For those with short memories, Christmas 2004... Continue Reading →
Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts star in THE IMPOSSIBLE
If you remember back to Christmas 2004, an unexpected tsunami rushed the islands of Thailand and killed 170,000 people and wiped out almost everything the locals knew as their home. With every tragedy, a few stories of true heroism always come to the surface to brighten us up. One of those stories of heroism is... Continue Reading →
Lost in Previews: ‘Movie 43’ Red Band Trailer
I don't know what this is, but I like it. I can't even explain what the premise of this movie is, so just watch this very NSFW, red band trailer for Movie 43. This movie stars Johnny Knoxville, Gerard Butler, Anna Faris, Seann William Scott, Hugh Jackman, Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Halle Berry, Emma Stone, Naomi... Continue Reading →
Lost in Previews: The Impossible
Okay, guys. I might have just teared up a bit watching this trailer for The Impossible. The subject matter at hand for this film is the tsunami that hit Southeast Asia in 2004. The focus is on one family who gets partially separated from each other and the journey to be reunited with each other.... Continue Reading →
Blue Monday: J. Edgar and London Boulevard
This week on Blu Monday Angela and I discuss J. Edgar, London Boulevard and 50/50. Check out the video below and let us know what you think! By Ryan and Angela Davis
Lost in Previews: J. Edgar
J. Edgar is Clint Eastwood's next film based on the life of J. Edgar Hoover. Leonardo DiCaprio plays John Edgar Hoover and the film looks to be following him through all of his life, so DiCaprio has some aging to do. Hoover formed the Bureau of Investigation which later became the FBI. He was the... Continue Reading →
Lost in Previews: Dream House
Here is a creepy thriller that hopefully turns out to be a good film. Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz, Marton Csokas, Elias Koteas, and Jane Alexander star in Dream House. And that title is the opposite of what this film is about. I am all about thrillers as long as they are not too... Continue Reading →