R.I.P. Alan Rickman
Just as we’re reeling from the loss of David Bowie, beloved character actor Alan Rickman has likewise passed away at the age of 69 following a battle with cancer. Rickman will of course be best known...
View Article‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ Review: No Potter, No Problem
You’d think that eight ‘Harry Potter’ movies would be enough, but that’s not how Hollywood works, silly. J.K. Rowling’s beloved children’s series captivated a generation with a distinctly magical sense...
View ArticleWeekend Roundtable: Kids’ First Movies
In years past (this may be less the case in today’s age of instant access digital streaming at home), the first movie a child went to see at a movie theater was a milestone, often formative experience...
View ArticleR.I.P. John Hurt
In a five-decade career spanning hundreds of films and TV appearances, John Hurt died countless times on screen, including perhaps the most memorable death scene in all of cinema. Sadly, the actor has...
View ArticleBlu-ray Highlights: Week of March 26th, 2017 – Finders Keepers
Magic is in the air with Blu-ray this week. A number of notable titles will hit the format. Trouble is, those little suckers like to hide. Let’s see if we can help you find them. New Releases (Blu-ray)...
View ArticleBlu-ray Highlights: Week of November 5th, 2017 – You Drive Me Crazy
With Pixar’s latest hit racing to video and parents everywhere bracing for the impact on their wallets, this could be a big sales week for Blu-ray. In the meantime, robot cowboys take over our...
View ArticleWeekend Roundtable: In the Shadow of One Iconic Role
Just about any actor would be thrilled to catch a break as great as Mark Hamill did when he landed the part of Luke Skywalker. One of the downsides of fame, however, is that some actors never achieve...
View ArticleWeekend Roundtable: Favorite Children’s Books
Disney’s new Christopher Robin movie hopes to remind us all about the joys of children’s literature. What were your favorite books when you were a kid? If you have children of your own, what have you...
View ArticleBlu-ray Highlights: Week of November 4th, 2018 – Above Parr
November gets off to an incredible start as one of the biggest movies of the year hits Blu-ray. I know, I can hardly believe that we’ve hit the end of the Sharknado franchise either! New Releases...
View ArticleFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Review – Guilty as Charmed
Ravenous Harry Potter fans will likely feast in the often visually stunning Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, as it’s made just for them. The rest of us casual fans or disinterested parties...
View ArticleWeekend Roundtable: What’s Next After Superheroes?
That’s it, folks. With Avengers: Endgame, we’ve not only hit the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but of the superhero genre entirely. No more movies about super-powered crimefighters will be made...
View ArticleWeekend Roundtable: Least Believable Screen Couple
The new rom-com Long Shot would have us imagine the stunning Charlize Theron falling for schlubby Seth Rogen. That movie plays the mismatch for laughs, but it reminds us of other screen romances that...
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