ALL IS LOST a Harrowing Voyage
I’ve learned something important from going to the movies in the past couple of months. Don’t partake in any kind of journey. Don’t go traipsing into outer space, and if you can help it don’t even go yachting on…
Glenn Kay
Weekly DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Oct. 22nd
In case you can’t make it out to the movies this week, here are some home video release highlights. It seems like there is something for everyone this week, so be sure to check them out! Big New Releases!…
ESCAPE PLAN for “Old School” Action Fans
While they’ve appeared together briefly in a couple of films now (those being the two Expendables movies), Escape Plan marks the first official team up featuring two of the biggest 80’s action heroes. Strangely enough, this leisurely paced effort…
CARRIE Remake Unremarkable and Unnecessary
Brian De Palma’s Carrie was a landmark horror film. It perfectly depicted the awkwardness and cruelty of teenage life with its memorable, Oscar nominated performances and striking visual panache. Several of its jarring images are iconic in film history. As…
Weekly DVD/Blu-ray Roundup for Oct. 15th
In case you can’t make it out to the movies this week, here are some home video release highlights. It’s a much quieter week, but there’s certainly a couple of new and interesting titles. Check them out! Big New…
Tommy Wiseau and THE ROOM Returns to Ken Cinema Tonight (Saturday, Oct. 12th)
On Friday evening, they cheered. They chanted, “Water!” over the opening titles. They screamed, “USA! USA!” during the lovemaking scenes. They threw spoons in the air. They tossed footballs. The Ken Cinema was a packed house Friday evening for the…
MACHETE KILLS Wields a Rusty Blade
Most B-movie fans had a good time with director Robert Rodriguez’s outrageous, over-the-top exploitation homage Machete. The original film even had a few cutting comments to make about immigration. This follow up has plenty of action, but appears haphazardly stitched…
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS an Effective Hostage Drama
Producing a film adaptation of a true story is always a struggle. Some liberties must be taken and Captain Phillips is likely no exception. Based on the book co-written by Phillips himself, it’s hard to say exactly how accurate it…
Tommy Wiseau Returns to San Diego – An Interview!
Ten years ago, an independent filmmaker wrote, produced and directed his own film, called The Room. Year by year, its fan base has grown and grown, making it into a certified midnight movie phenomenon. It’s awkward at times and is…
Dario Argento Retrospective – Nightmares in Deep Red Part 3: The Decline
Among horror fans, director Dario Argento’s name stands alongside some of the greatest of the genre. With Argento’s twenty-third feature, Dracula 3D, finally set for a limited North American release on October 4th, it seems a perfect time to introduce…