The latest film from visionary director Brian De Palma didn’t get a very wide release, nor did it receive strong reviews. New to DVD and Blu-ray this week, Passion begins so understated and conventionally filmed that it will initially disappoint…
The novel Ender’s Game has endured quite a troubled path from it’s original publication in the 80’s to the silver screen. After numerous stalled attempts, writer/director Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) has finally managed to mount a big-budget adaptation. And while…
There have been a lot of excellent films this year, but nothing that matches the impact of 12 Years a Slave. This is an exceptional biopic, a film that seemingly accomplishes all of its cinematic goals with staggering effectiveness. This movie…
Happy Halloween! In case you can’t make it out to the movies this week, here are some home video release highlights. As you might have expected, much of the titles coming out this week are horror-themed. Be sure to check…
What Worked? Personal greed always needs satisfaction, but it can never be truly satisfied. This is a theme that’s been explored plenty of times, and Ridley Scott implements it into his latest film, the Counselor. Scott weaves the story of…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
Who the hell is Julian Assange and why does he do all those crazy things he does? Is he an anarchic villain looking to destroy the system or is he a visionary hero who will expose the truth at any…