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The question is what if in order to save our planet for the effects of overpopulation people were given the option of shrinking themselves? And when they did the value of $50k became worth over $12 million. You can live a life of luxury, but just really really small, .0364 percent of your current size to be specific. Would you do it? That's the question the movie Downsizing tries to answer. It's … [Read more...]
The original Blade Runner was a beautifully dark look at the possible future relationships between humans and robots. It took place in 2019 where robots, called replicants, had become indistinguishable from humans and had a penchant for violence. Because of their advancements, they were only allowed to operate on colonies in space. In the movie, Harrison Ford played a Blade Runner, a specialized … [Read more...]
I really hope this movie is good because the book series by Stephen King is incredible. If you've never heard of The Dark Tower ($TBA), then a little background is needed. Starting in 1982 Stephen King released a series of eight books. The final book was completed in 2012. The story was actually completed after the seventh book "The Dark Tower" and the last book takes place between books four and … [Read more...]
Quite simply, the 100 Best Guy Movies - Classics has been created from my own experiences and from discussions with friends. Now with this being said this list is top heavy in three general areas. I love science fiction movies. A good sci-fi movie with a well-developed plot makes me a happy camper. I also love movies with great plot twists. A movie that has a final scene that takes you on an … [Read more...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg The next installment of the Star Wars series is a long way off. But in the mean time you can sit back and enjoy Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. It is the first film in a new Star Wars Anthology. This stand-alone story is set shortly before the events of A New Hope, and will center on a group of Rebel spies on a mission to steal the plans for the … [Read more...]
"Loving Vincent" ($TBA) is a biopic about Vincent Van Gogh's life and his mysterious death. It is told entirely through the characters and landscapes that he brought to life in his paintings. The film is produced by Oscar-winning production company Breakthru Films and is the first of its kind. Every frame of this animated film is a single oil painting. Each one hand-painted by artists trained in … [Read more...]
[stag_intro]From the makers of Pineapple Express and Bad Neighbors comes Sausage Party ($TBA).[/stag_intro] Sausage Party is the first R-rated CG animated movie. It follows a group of supermarket products which go on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens to them when they leave the grocery store. This film is a cartoon, but it is definitely geared … [Read more...]
I'm so happy. I remember being a very young kid and sitting in the theater the first time I saw the first Star Wars movie, and the feeling of not being able to get out of my seat when the movie. The Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Trailer) ($TBA) just gave me that same feeling. The Force Awakens looks to be a much grittier version of the franchise that we come to love. My guess is you won't be … [Read more...]
Coming in February of 2016, the Deadpool Movie ($TBA), looks to be a guaranteed blockbuster. After viewing the trailer, it became apparent the casting of Ryan Renolds as the comically maniacal superhero was spot on. He brings a sense of ease and humor in even the most violent scenes. So how did Wade become Deadpool? For those that don't know the back story before he was Deadpool, he was Special … [Read more...]
If you haven't seen what can be done shooting a first person action video, then you need to check out the Biting Elbows: Bad Motherfucker Music Video. Go ahead check out the video. OK, Done? Good. Now take that idea and turn it into a feature film and what you get is Hardcore ($TBA). A hyper-violet action flick that Crank with the raid. The movie was created entirely from a first person … [Read more...]
Could you survive space alone on a hostile planet with limited resources? Acclaimed director Ridley Scott's latest blockbuster The Martian ($TBA) is an incredible roller-coaster starring Matt Damon and is based upon the best-selling book from Andy Weir. The latest promotional Trailer: The Martian follows the story of Mark Watney (Matt Damon)an astronaut who is feared dead after a huge storm hits … [Read more...]
Some children are just plain scary and none more so than those appearing in the latest zombie flick. Take a look at the Cooties Trailer ($TBA) and you'll see this isn't your usual horror. Written by a killer combination of Leigh Whannell and Ian Brennan Cooties promises to be a wild ride. Making a change from the usual 'bite, your zombified' Cooties takes it a slightly different route that only … [Read more...]
Big thanks to who ever leaked the Comic-con footage of the Suicide Squad Trailer ($TBA), because it compelled the big wigs over at Warner Brothers to release the official trailer online. The 3 minute trailer features Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Viola Davis. They all play supervillains who are forced to protect the city from the real bad guys. And in comes Jared Leto's crazy ass version of the … [Read more...]
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Trailer ($TBA) has just dropped and the final installment to the series looks like it will be a real heart stopper. Mockingjay Part 2 picks up with the nation of Panem in a full scale war. In order to bring it to an end, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) along with her closest friends - including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh … [Read more...]
If you haven't seen this movie then rent it right now. Slap Shot ($8) is regarded by some, as the greatest sports movie ever. The movie stars Paul Newman as the coach of the Chiefs, a struggling minor-league hockey team. In order to build up the attendance to the games he hires three brothers to take out the competition. The aluminum foil scene is quick, but it's an instant classic. The movie is … [Read more...]
The Ted 2 Official Trailer ($TBA) is out and it's cracking me up. The latest installment fast forwards to Ted marrying Tami-Lynn and in order to have a baby they have to prove that Ted is an actual person in a court of law. Ted 2 is directed by Seth MacFarlane of Family Guy fame who is also the voice of Ted. It stars Mark Wahlberg as Ted's best friend (John Bennett), Liam Neeson, and Amanda … [Read more...]
American Sniper ($TBA) is the story of Christopher Scott Kyle, the most lethal sniper in the American Navy's history. During his four tours in the Irag War he is accredited with 160 confirmed kills, with 255 probable kills. During his time at war he was awarded with multiple commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. Christopher was honorably discharged from the Navy in … [Read more...]
True Story ($TBA) is about a seemingly normal father who comes home one day and kills his entire family. Starring Jonah Hill and James Franco, the movie follows the relationship between the journalist and the accused murderer. Christian Longo (James Franco) had been on the FBI's most wanted list for years, before he was found living outside the United States under the name of journalist Michael … [Read more...]
Mad Max was the original apocalyptic movie franchise we all fell in love with. Now it's getting the reboot treatment with the release of Mad Max: Fury Road ($TBA) and the trailer looks sick. The new movie stars Tom Hardy as Mad Max and Charlize Theron as the Imperator, Furiosa. The plot revolves around Mad Max, running into a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by Theron's … [Read more...]
The Inherent Vice - Official Trailer ($TBA) starts off with Doc Sportello's ex-girlfriend showing up with a story about her billionaire land developer boyfriend and a plot by his wife and her boyfriend to kidnap him and put him in the loony bin. Needless to say, by the end of the story, Doc needs to walkaway. Inherent Vice features an all star cast including Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen … [Read more...]
The Equalizer was a TV series that ran from 1985-1989. It starred Edward Woodward, who played Robert McCall, a retired intelligence agent who becomes a private detective who uses his contacts to help a host of characters each week. In the new Equalizer ($TBA) Denzel Washington plays McCall a former black ops commando who faked his death to go off the grid. He comes out of hiding to help Teri … [Read more...]
Of course the humans have to go and mess up a good thing. I mean, why can't we all just get along. The folks over at 20th Century have just released the Full-length Trailer for 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' ($TBA). The latest installment shows the Apes starting get some limited speech, riding horses and handling weapons. The humans aren't lacking in fire power either. Kind of reminds me of the … [Read more...]
The guys behind the Matrix Trilogy are back with a new Sci-Fi thriller and it looks like they might be be able to redeem themselves from the flop that was Revolutions. Jupiter Ascending ($TBA), directed by Andy and Lana Wachowski and starring Mila Kunis and Channing Tatum takes place in the future and is the story of a woman on earth who gets targeted by the Queen of the Universe because her … [Read more...]
I missed the first 21 Jump Street reboot with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, but I must say the trailer for the new 22 Jump Street - Final Red Band ($TBA) looks pretty funny. The guys have gotten a little old to be playing high school kids so now they're moving on to college to track down a drug lord. All the while they are trying to figure out it their relationship can mature as they do. The … [Read more...]
Writer and Director Luc Besson has worked on movies like La Femme Nikita, The Professional and the Fifth Element. So you have a pretty clear idea where he's taking his latest female action hero, Lucy ($TBA). Scarlett Johannson plays Lucy a drug mule who obtains super human powers from drugs smuggled in her body. Where the rest of us can only use 10% of our brains, her brain power is increasing by … [Read more...]
Accidents happen, we all know this, and it is often the after affects that make you suffer the most. Imagine being in a train wreck and you walk away without a scratch while surrounded by blood and carnage. This is the story behind Unbreakable ($10) and we follow this man, played by Bruce Willis, as his life is changed forever by the accident and the discoveries he makes about himself on the way. … [Read more...]
The title of this movie makes you instantly think chick flick, but this action packed adventure written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott is about as far removed from one as you can get. Starring Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette and Dennis Hopper, True Romance ($7) is the story about a man who marries a hooker then steals her pimp's cocaine stash. He then tries to find a buyer in … [Read more...]
Imagine living in the 25th century and you don't like the rules so you decide to rebel against them and this results in an oft overlooked gem from George Lucas. THX-1138 ($17) centers around a man and woman who are seriously pissed at the rules that have been set out for them to live by. Both written and directed by Lucas and starring Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasance and Don Pedro Colley, this is a … [Read more...]
A boat is lying in ruins, the bodies of criminals are strewn all over the place, and the key to the mystery of what actually happened lies with the sole survivor. He, however, comes up with a twisted and convoluted tale that includes 5 crooks and the bizarre life of crime they have led. Directed by Bryan Singer and starring Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Chas Palminteri, The Usual Suspects ($8) … [Read more...]
A little boy who sees dead people that don't realize they are dead seeks the help of a psychologist who has problems of his own. M Night Shyamalan is the man responsible for simply one of the best movies ever made. Released in 1999 and starring Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment and Toni Collette, The Sixth Sense ($9) is a masterpiece of modern cinema that is told in such a way that nobody saw the … [Read more...]
This movie classic is a perfect example of how great storytelling and directing can elevate a creepy story into a real scary movie. What adds to this is the fact that The Silence of the Lambs ($5) deals with crimes and situations that could actually happen. It tells the story of Clarice Starling, and FBI agent who has to try and get inside the mind of a psychotic yet brilliant incarcerated killer … [Read more...]
Every so often a horror movie comes along that really sends shivers down the spine, and none did that better than The Shining ($5). Another movie based on a book by the master of horror Stephen King, The Shining was directed by Stanley Kubrick and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duval and Danny Lloyd. A family heads off for a winter vacation in an isolated hotel where an evil presence is lurking … [Read more...]
The Shawshank Redemption ($5) is another movie that is oft seen on the must see lists. Based on a short story by Stephen King, it's the story of two prisoners who form a bond over several years and who find both redemption and solace through acts of common decency. Directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton this is a movie that gets inside your head and … [Read more...]
