Every once in a while, a movie will appear that will grab your attention and never let go – keep you spell-bound. The Revenant is just such a movie, offering a creative take on the classic revenge and survival genres. Even more so than Birdman, The Revenant is a director’s movie - a showcase for... Continue Reading →
Win a screening pass for you and a guest to see an advanced screening of The Revenant in Austin and Dallas, Texas. The screenings are on Wednesday, January 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM. "Deep in the unchartered American wilderness, hunter Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is severely injured and left for dead by a traitorous member of his team,... Continue Reading →
Since the first Mad Max was released in 1979, people have gravitated to them. The outrageous action and stunts fit perfectly into its bizarre post-apocalyptic environment. Max has been laying dormant since we last saw him in the Thunderdome, but director George Miller has gone on to have a very successful and varied career. Despite going... Continue Reading →
If I was pressed for an answer, I'd probably say that my favorite genre of movie is "crime thriller." They're usually a pressure cooker of a plot, paired with a runaway train of complications - all covered with just the right amount of dirt. The Drop is a textbook example of just such a movie.... Continue Reading →
Just a few weeks ago, Dallas had one of its largest events for film reviews. The Dallas International Film Festival is a highlight for movie goers, actors, and film promoters. This is where I first heard of the new film Locke. The film festival has grown quite a bit since it began. In fact, it’s... Continue Reading →
An advanced screening of Locke is playing Monday, May 5th in Austin, Texas. Just print out the pass below, and you are all set to see Tom Hardy's newest film. "Ivan Locke (Hardy) has worked diligently to craft the life he has envisioned, dedicating himself to the job that he loves and the family he adores.... Continue Reading →
An advanced screening of Locke is playing tomorrow night in Dallas, Texas. Director/screenwriter Steven Knight will also be in attendance. Just print out the pass below, and I will see you tomorrow night at the screening. "Ivan Locke (Hardy) has worked diligently to craft the life he has envisioned, dedicating himself to the job that... Continue Reading →
FINALLY! Good lord, in a year when Prometheus and The Avengers were both announced on Blu-Ray before they were even in theaters, it sure felt like an eternity for Warner Bros to announce The Dark Knight Rises' Blu-Ray release. Seems to be a worthy release, though. It packs about as much special features as you'd expect... Continue Reading →
With a film as epic as Lawless it only seems fitting that we have two different takes on it. So what I bestow upon you, is MY review. Enjoy, and insert a huge Tom Hardy grunt right here. Lawless. Freaking Lawless. How do I even describe this film? This beautiful, brooding, violent, power house of a... Continue Reading →
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