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Villain for Spider-Man 4 may have leaked, and fans will love it

Alexis N. Crockett — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 06:54:22 +0000

The only thing we know for certain about Spider-Man 4 is that it is taking place. After No Way Home, Marvel and Sony confirmed that they’re working on a new Spidey adventure featuring Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. However, the studios have yet to confirm the Spider-Man 4 release date, which might have an influence on […]

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Disney brings out its most powerful weapons in the Secret Invasion trailer

Alexis N. Crockett — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

At today’s D23 expo, Disney is releasing a multitude of trailers for upcoming projects. Let’s start with the major ones, starting with Secret Invasion, a new Marvel series that sees Samuel L. Jackson reprise his role as Nick Fury: Don Cheadle as James Rhodes and Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross are two additional returning […]

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Buzz Lightyear’s stuffed cat sidekick “Sox” was launched into orbit by UK

Alexis N. Crockett — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:51:18 +0000

Sox successfully parachuted back to Earth after a successful mission to “infinity and beyond.” They arrived at the Lincolnshire town of Spalding. A Lightyear plush toy has been launched into space from the Peak District. Sox, Buzz Lightyear’s toy robot cat, has returned to Lincolnshire after traveling beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. The stunt was staged […]

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No Time To Die Review: Daniel Craig’s James Bond Bids Farewell

Alexis N. Crockett — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:03:18 +0000

Diamonds may last forever, but the license to kill has always come with an expiration date. Although Daniel Craig has outlasted Pierce Brosnan (four), Timothy Dalton (two), and George Lazenby, he does not have the longest hold on James Bond. That honor is shared by Sean Connery and Roger Moore, who each have seven installments. […]

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Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ earns $92 million in huge opening

Alexis N. Crockett — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Renowned actor Dwayne Johnson recently turned to social media and gushed over Jungle Cruise’s $92 million weekends opening paycheck. Johnson showed off the shocking number via a screenshot from the Us Weekly announcement and a caption that read, “Emily and I are so blown away by audiences’ enormous love for JUNGLE CRUISE – THANK YOU”. […]

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The Crown series wanted scenes of bottles thrown at Queen, court told

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

The producers of The Crown tried to invent scenes of a rioting crowd pelting the Queen with bottles during her Silver Jubilee procession, John Lydon has claimed. The former Sex Pistols frontman, known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, said he refused to allow God Save the Queen to be included in the Netflix drama […]

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Grey’s Anatomy Addresses Police Brutality and Racial Injustice in Heartbreaking Episode

Alexis N. Crockett — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial worked to save the lives of patients injured during a peaceful protest in Thursday’s episode This post contains spoilers from Thursday’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Grey’s Anatomy continues to address social issues in powerful ways. During Thursday’s episode of the ABC medical drama, the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial […]

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‘The Crown’s new cast to come together in July to kick start season 5

Alexis N. Crockett — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

More royal drama is on its way as Netflix is getting ready to film the fifth season of The Crown. After the fourth season wreaked havoc all over the globe and brought the British royal family under the limelight, the fifth season is finally on its way with a brand new cast. The show is […]

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Godzilla vs Kong movie review: A lizard and a monkey achieve what Christopher Nolan couldn’t

Alexis N. Crockett — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Godzilla vs Kong movie review: Loud, ludicrous, and featuring a final showdown that will likely make its target audience lose its mind, the latest MonsterVerse film is an improvement over its predecessor. This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows a scene from Godzilla vs. Kong.(AP)HOLLYWOODGodzilla vs Kong movie review: A lizard and a monkey […]

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Netflix Announces ‘The Circle,’ ‘Too Hot to Handle’ Premiere Dates (TV News Roundup)

Alexis N. Crockett — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announced the return of reality competition series “The Circle” and “Too Hot to Handle,” and Bravo set the premiere date for Season 13 of “The Real Housewives of New York City.” PROGRAMMINGPopsugar announced Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Shonda Rhimes, Marsai Martin, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Auli’i Cravalho will join “Girl […]

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These movies’ predictions turned out to be true

Alexis N. Crockett — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:19:00 +0000

These movies’ predictions turned out to be trueThey say that the truth is often stranger than fiction, but sometimes fiction can come unnervingly close to the truth, too. Take cinema, which since the dawn of film has attempted to paint a picture of what the world of tomorrow will look like. Hollywood hasn’t always been […]

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The full list of 2021 Oscars nominations

Alexis N. Crockett — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:24:35 +0000

Best actress in a supporting roleMaria Bakalova, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Glenn Close, Hillbilly Elegy Olivia Colman, The Father Amanda Seyfried, Mank Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari Best costume designEmma Mank Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Mulan Pinocchio Best original scoreDa 5 Bloods Mank Minari News of the World Soul Best adapted screenplayBorat Subsequent Movie film The Father Nomadland […]

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Box Office: ‘The Croods 2’ Leads Sluggish Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 03:19:00 +0000

Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the most popular times to go to the movies. Crowd pleasers like “Frozen,” “Coco” and “Knives Out” have propelled attendance and generated many, many millions in ticket sales over the holiday weekend in years past, cementing various box office records to boot. This year, studios and movie theater owners are […]

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Movie Review – Happiest Season (2020)

Alex Bollinger — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 14:30:54 +0000

Directed by Clea DuVall. Starring Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Mary Steenburgen, Victor Garber, Dan Levy, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Mary Holland, Burl Moseley and Jake McDorman. SYNOPSIS: Harper impulsively invites her girlfriend, Abby, to meet her family over Christmas. The only problem is that she hasn’t told them she’s gay. It feels like the tide […]

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‘Ammonite’ Review: Love on the Rocks

Alex Bollinger — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 05:52:00 +0000

Kate Winslet’s fossil hunter and Saoirse Ronan’s convalescent embark on a forbidden seaside romance. Ammonite” is only the director Francis Lee’s second feature, yet already he’s developing a strong visual signature, at once eloquent and elemental. His smashing 2017 debut, “God’s Own Country,” which followed the searing connection between a gay sheep farmer and a […]

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Over The Moon Movie Review: The MOST Disneyist Non-Disney Film Ever!

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:25:47 +0000

You’ll probably be over the moon with the feeling this movie delivers by the end. Over the Moon Movie Review Rating: 3.5/5 Stars (Three and a half stars) Star Cast: Cathy Ang, Robert G Chiu, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Sandra Oh Director(s): Glen Keane, John Kahrs What’s Good: Everything that […]

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What really happened to Laura at the end of 365 DNI? Ending explained

Alex Bollinger — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:51:09 +0000

Summer is just starting, but Netflix has already dropped what’s sure to be one of its hottest — and most controversial — movies of 2020. 365 Days, known outside the U.S. as 365 Dni, is an erotic thriller based on a series of novels from Polish author Blanka Lipińska. Frequently compared to the big-screen adaptation of E.L. […]

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Matt Reeves’ Batman Trilogy Will Reportedly Feature A New Joker

Alex Bollinger — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 10:29:32 +0000

As we already know, The Batman will feature a whole host of the Dark Knight’s greatest enemies. Catwoman (Zoe Kravitz) and Riddler (Paul Dano) are already locked in, as is the Penguin (Colin Farrell), while the likes of Two-Face, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy and more have all been rumoured at one point or another. One character […]

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When is Ozark season 4 coming to Netflix? The latest news and what you need to know

Alex Bollinger — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:18:45 +0000

Ozark dropped its third season back in March and fans have spent the last two months waiting to hear whether the gripping Netflix show will be returning. Jason Bateman (Arrested Development) and Laura Linney (The Big C) star as a married couple, forced to uproot their lives and family to the mountainous Ozarks after a […]

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Norman Reedus says The Walking Dead finale has a ‘ Game of Thrones super war battle’

Alex Bollinger — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 07:45:58 +0000

The wait will be worth it. That seems to be the message from cast and crew about the still unseen season 10 finale of The Walking Dead. Even though they wrapped filming back in November 2019, the AMC drama was unable to finish complicated post-production special effects on its season finale. That means the season […]

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These Are the Best Shows You Should Be Watching on Hulu

Alex Bollinger — Wed, 13 May 2020 05:34:54 +0000

For the longest time, if a bored TV viewer wanted the deepest and best well of streaming television, they’d head over to that bong-bong of Netflix. But that’s not the case so much anymore. With a slew of solid originals and a few standby favorites, there’s a good chance that after a cursory scan of […]

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EXTRACTION’ STARRING CHRIS HEMSWORTH SET TO BE BIGGEST NETFLIX MOVIE EVER

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 11 May 2020 05:19:33 +0000

Screenwriter Joe Russo also says the “deal is closed for me to write ‘Extraction 2,’ and we are in the formative stages of what the story can be.” In the Netflix Russo Brothers-directed movie Extraction, the streaming giant has a certified hit. Maybe one of its biggest ever, given that there’s already apparently a sequel […]

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The 05 Most Popular Movies and shows on Netflix Right Now

Alex Bollinger — Mon, 04 May 2020 08:52:12 +0000

As April winds down, some states across America will remain in lockdown, while others intend to relax the rules for economic reasons. But the general guidelines remain the same: stay home, ride this out, and find ways to entertain yourself. To do just that, many Americans are indulging in everything Netflix as to offer. But […]

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What to Watch This Weekend

Alex Bollinger — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:48:04 +0000

If you’re currently stuck inside and missing your buddies during these strange times, keep in mind that you can use this really genius Google Chrome extension called Netflix Party to watch Netflix with your whole squad — at a distance, of course. Not only does it queue up everyone’s streams so you can all watch […]

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All the Movies Delayed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Alex Bollinger — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:44:18 +0000

As the coronavirus continues to spread, an increasing number of movies are delaying or suspending production. As the number of impacted movies grows, felt it would be most informative to keep a running list. No Time to Die” MGM, Universal and Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli announced that after careful consideration and […]

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5 Reasons To watch Most addictive ‘Money Heist’ Season

Alex Bollinger — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:29:00 +0000

During the past few weeks, La Casa de Papel a.k.a Money Heist has been on extreme hype all over social media. It is because Netflix would drop its 4th season, and fans could not help but get excited to see what is next for this group of robbers-turned-family. That day finally arrived, and La Casa […]

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Here are the Most-Watched Shows on Netflix

Alex Bollinger — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:09:30 +0000

Wondering if your taste in binging matches the remainder of the country? Here’s a glance at the most-watched shows on Netflix and beyond, consistent with Menzmag.com. YOU In the digital age, it’s easy to let your personal information slip into unsavory hands. For bookseller Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), technology makes it easy to stalk the […]

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‘The Crown’: Prince William and Prince Harry Might Appear In Season 4

Alexis N. Crockett — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:33:14 +0000

We are simply living for Netflix’s The Crown. Created by Peter Morgan, the award-winning series chronicles Queen Elizabeth II’s life from the 1940s into the present day. In the first two seasons — the Crowned Queen was played by actress Claire Foy. Now for the third and fourth season — Olivia Coleman has stepped into the queen’s shoes. […]

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Callback Malaga Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 06 May 2016 12:49:12 +0000

Folks who are nostalgic for the days of Henry, when portraits of serial killers were suitably seedy and unpleasant rather than high-gloss and Seven-inspired, will be happy to see thatCallback fulfills their requirements to the last sordid letter. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] Carles Torras’ third feature, and his first in English, is inevitably uncomfortable viewing but […]

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Mother’s Day’: Film Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:49:20 +0000

Garry Marshall’s latest holiday-pegged ensemble comedy stars Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Jason Sudeikis. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] Even if you haven’t seen Garry Marshall’s last two holiday-pegged efforts — Valentine’s Day andNew Year’s Eve, with their generous smattering of stars, sub-sitcom one-liners and shameless heartstring yanking — it won’t take long to […]

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‘After the Reality’: Newport Beach Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:56:01 +0000

Matthew Morrison and Sarah Chalke play siblings in a comic drama set in Los Angeles and Minnesota’s Northwoods. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] For his first feature, writer-director David Anderson concocts a spot-on send-up of Bachelorette-style television. Unfortunately, he hitches it to an underwhelming drama of siblings dealing with a parent’s death, and neither half of After the […]

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Burning Bodhi’: Film Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:08:32 +0000

As one character in Burning Bodhi puts it, “I guess it’s a rite of passage … our first dead friend.” And The Big Chill–esque ensemble pieces, bringing together old pals to mourn the deceased and reopen old wounds, has become a rite of moviegoing passage for every generation. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] Matthew McDuffie’s Millennial-angst spin […]

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Triple 9 Movie Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:55:47 +0000

Dirty cops. The Russian mob. Superhero masks. Severed heads. A heist gone bloody wrong. Those are just a few of the elements that go into making Triple 9 a crime caper like no other. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] It helps that the ringmaster of all this whup-ass is John Hillcoat, the Aussie director who made his […]

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Uncle Howard Sundance Movie Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:49:27 +0000

The life and work of Howard Brookner, a rising force in independent filmmaking cut down by AIDS in 1989 at age 34, gets poignant contextualization in this portrait by his nephew. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] In Uncle Howard, an intensely personal exhumation project with an emotional undertow that sneaks up and carries you along, director Aaron […]

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Norm of the North’: Film Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:48:27 +0000

A twerking polar bear and a trio of lively lemmings are the main selling points of Lionsgate’s animated feature originally slated for direct-to-video but now receiving a wide theatrical release. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] Hoping to cash in on this holiday weekend’s absence of kiddie fare — after all, you can’t take little Heather and Tommy […]

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Film Review: David Oyelowo in ‘Captive’

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 06:00:51 +0000

True crime and Christian filmmaking collide with more subtlety than either genre is typically known for in “Captive.” [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] Sturdy performances from stars David Oyelowo, as a killer on the run, and Kate Mara, as his meth-addict hostage discovering a sense of purpose in her life, help to temper any temptations toward hysteria […]

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90 Minutes in Heaven’: Film Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:59:16 +0000

One of these days, a faith-based movie will come along that is as dramatically compelling as it is earnest and well-intentioned. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] Until then, we’re forced to make do with the likes of Michael Polish‘s dull adaptation of Don Piper‘s best-selling memoir about his long and painful recovery from a near fatal—well, technically […]

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The Transporter Refueled’: Film Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:13:13 +0000

If nothing else, the restart of the Transporter business must do miracles for vehicle security, and of course Audi revenue. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] Every traveler who sets base within the tricked out, sparkling German car driven from the titular figure is instantly requested to secure their seat belt Since The Transporter Refueled is just a cinematic […]

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Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:33:06 +0000

‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ with Tom Cruise. NO WAY. The stardom Tom Cruise attends the New York premiere of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation at the AMC Lincoln Square in Times Square. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] The premiere took place on July 27, 2015 in New York City. The seemingly impossible mission facing ‘Mission: Impossible’ […]

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Paper Towns Movie Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 05:20:04 +0000

Paper Towns concerns a cool girl who makes herself the high school gone girl. She intricately plots an escape-from-Orlando plan—and leaves clues of whereabouts in parental palaces, places of squalor, and the pages of Wikipedia—after committing a series of suburban breaking-and-entering crimes. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] What’s cool about Paper Towns is that even though she’s […]

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Terminator Genisys, Movie Reviews

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 04:39:49 +0000

Beware, this article contains spoilers regarding Matt Smith’s character! With Terminator Genisys now in theaters, it’s a safe bet that die hard fans are trying to put together the clues and solve some of franchise’s new mysteries. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] As we heard the cast reveal in yesterday’s video, there’s a lot of unanswered questions that […]

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Max’: Film Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:16:19 +0000

The handsome Belgian Malinois who plays the title character in Max (with the help of a few trusty stunt doubles) is an action star par excellence. He’s also the only involving character in this blunt instrument of a family drama. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] The canine trouper fares best not just because of that expressive face […]

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Spy Movie Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 09:12:28 +0000

Spy is the comic version of the James Bond movies. We have MI6 secret agents who are on mission but the movie has brought a nice blend of comedy and action. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] With stars like Jason Statham and Jude Law, you can expect some serious action scenes in the movie, but Melissa McCarthy […]

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Jurassic World Movie Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:31:15 +0000

Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park hit the marquee in 1993. That was a classic. Ever since, cinema and the universe have come a long way. The sequels that followed were genetically modified versions of the same DNA that includes the Jurassic World. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] The premise, the theme and the plot of the tale is […]

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Pitch Perfect 2 Movie: Film Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 08 May 2015 05:49:07 +0000

Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson & the rest of the gang are joined by newbie Hailee Steinfeld for another round of a cappella-related mirth, directed by Elizabeth Banks. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] Reprising the kind of musical performances, campus hijinks, stinging humor and sassy sisterhood put in place by its eminently likeable predecessor, Pitch Perfect 2 remixes […]

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‘Furious 7’ Making Records at International Box Office

Alexis N. Crockett — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 06:59:56 +0000

“Furious 7” had a massive $146.5 million debut at the U.S. box office over the weekend, but the automotive thriller is also speeding through box office records around the world. [contentblock id=1 img=adsense.png] The Universal picture starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Paul Walker, who died during production, pulled in an estimated $240.4 […]

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Furious 7′ Drives Hard with Action, Laughs and Tribute

Alexis N. Crockett — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 13:51:26 +0000

Fast-moving fight scenes, outrageous auto antics and a sprinkling of ridiculous one-liners make “Furious 7” a campy, crowd-pleasing escape. Never mind that the film repeatedly presents the impossible a muscle car attacks an airborne helicopter fans of the franchise know to suspend disbelief at the door. With nonstop action from start to finish, it’s easy […]

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The Hobbit – The Battle of the Five Armies

Alexis N. Crockett — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:56:20 +0000

It’s impossible for a 12-year-old boy (or girl) to resist a movie subtitled “The Battle of the Five Armies,” and that’s surely why the producers changed it from the whimsical “There and Back Again.” (And really, if “there” is the gold-filled, dragon-guarded Lonely Mountain, Bilbo Baggins and his buddies are already there. They don’t go there and […]

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One Direction’s “Where We Are Tour” Movie Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 06:45:32 +0000

English-Irish boy band sensation One Direction gave fans something extra to get excited about this morning. The pop idols announced an upcoming film of their current Where We Are tour (see trailer below), touting it as “the first ever full One Direction concert experience on the big screen. ” In keeping with the growing trend […]

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Mr. Jones (2014) Movie Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Tue, 06 May 2014 10:49:12 +0000

It’s just sitting there, taunting me. Glowing red at the very corner of my screen. I look at the “close window” button, every instinct in my body begging for me to click it. This was all I could think about while sitting through the lion’s share of Mr. Jones.Miss fire, just turn it off and […]

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Pompeii Movie Review

Alexis N. Crockett — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 10:58:23 +0000

This is a surprisingly old-fashioned disaster movie. In point of fact its old-fashioned-ness is really the only surprising thing about this eye-popping 3D spectacle, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, an adept handler of eye-popping 3D spectacle, as anyone familiar with the “Resident Evil” franchise will tell you, and in some areas of film fandom, tell […]

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The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug

Alexis N. Crockett — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 09:29:58 +0000

Gandalf (McKellen) meets Thorin Oakenshield (Armitage) in the city of Bree and persuades him to pursue his destiny – reclaiming The lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor and take the throne. For that, he needs a precious stone hidden in a mountain guarded by a dragon called Smaug (voice: Cumberbatch). He sets out on this quest […]

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Review of movie “Pain and Gain”

Alex Jane — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:54:14 +0000

Not many people would prefer to watch a movie typified as being full of bloodshed, crime and violence. Yet Pain and Gain is not just about that! A typical manly movie with the makers aiming at blending sensuality with aggression, this movie is emblematic body builder stuff. Considerable effort has also been invested into filling […]

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Iron Man 3

Alex Jane — Fri, 31 May 2013 07:21:35 +0000

Hollywood is famous for producing epics and thrillers which catch attention of millions around the world. Although Hugh amount of money is spent on these movies but very few enjoy the status of blockbuster. Iron man 3 is smashing all the previous records this summer. Iron Man 3 is projected to collect around $110 till […]

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Olympus Has Fallen (2013)

Alex Jane — Tue, 28 May 2013 05:58:45 +0000

This Hollywood movie is directed by Antoine Fuqua, Aaron Eckhart plays the president, and Ashley Judd is his loving wife. During their adventurous tour one night in heavy snow, away from Camp David, the president’s stretch limo blows a tyre and teeters terrifyingly over a bridge with only the VIPs in the back keeping it […]

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Review of Dark Skies

Alex Jane — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:21:07 +0000

After the success stories of Paranormal activity, Insidious and Sinister, their producer along with writer and director Scott Stewart has come up with yet another unnerving thriller and this time with a little bit of science fiction horror treatment to it. Dark Skies has got a truly terrifying story dealing with a sci-fi twist and […]

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Review of G.I. Joe: Retaliation

Alex Jane — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:50:25 +0000

Movie Overview: G.I. Joe Retaliation is an American science fiction action film. G.I. Joe Retaliation revolves around the fight of G.I Joe, an elite military unit comprised of special operatives, who takes revenge on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer. The fast action based movie, G.I. Joe Retaliation shows G.I. Joe military […]

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Review of Oblivion

Alex Jane — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:23:45 +0000

The movie Oblivion is co-written by Michael Arndy and Karl Gajdusek and based on the unpublished graphic novel of Joseph Kosinski (the director) and edited by Radical Comics. The stars in the movie are Tom Cruise, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Morgan Freeman, Melissa Leo, Zoe Bell and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. The movie is witty, spectacular and […]

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Thor: The Dark World

Alex Jane — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:50:52 +0000

Marvel is back yet again and this time they have decided to bring the thunder god in spotlight. Thor is a super hero who won millions of hearts worldwide with the first release of the comic based film of Thor in 2011. Then, the super hero was much awaited and was brought on stage with […]

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The Avengers Movie Review

Alex Jane — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:06:19 +0000

Every summer blockbuster or a comic book movie should be exactly like The Avengers. The ingredients were perfect in the movie. The cast was brilliant and it was a perfect summer blockbuster. One thing that did set The Avengers apart from the rest of the movies was the writing and no one can do it […]

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Mirror Mirror

Alex Jane — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:56:13 +0000

Mirror Mirror is a retelling of Snow White which is a fairytale classic. It is going to be a fun movie because of its cast, picture quality and the way it has been made. It is going to be one of those movies that all age groups can enjoy. Mirror Mirror has a good cast […]

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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

Alex Jane — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:51:21 +0000

Ghost Rider is another film based on a superhero’s comics. The movie is 3D but not matches with the editing. Overall it is an alright film and similar film was made five years ago with a different crew. Apart from the superhero’s comics Ghost’s Rider’s Jhonny Blaze is a perfect name and it is very […]

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The Hurt Locker-Movie Review

Alex Jane — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:18:31 +0000

The Hurt Locker is a must watch for those who like war movies since it is one of the best made war movies ever. It is a movie which had an impact on the US soldiers fighting the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Hurt Locker is a great action packed movie and it is […]

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Upcoming Movie: The Grey

Alex Jane — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:06:57 +0000

The Grey is a fully adventurous movie and is surely going to take you to the true adventures of the land of Alaska. The Grey is shot in the wild forests of Alaska and is a creation of the Open Road Films who have done a number of adventure films before too. The leading character […]

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Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol Review

Alex Jane — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:42:38 +0000

Tom Cruise without a doubt is a very respectable actor. But if we look at his last movies then we will notice one thing that Tom Cruise is going for action movies more. Most of the actions that are performed in those movies are done by Tom Cruise himself which is the most liked thing […]

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The Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn, Part 1

Alex Jane — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:45:36 +0000

The Twilight Saga- Breaking Dawn, Part 1 tops the movie charts for 3rd week consecutively and it has surely come up to the expectations of its thousands of fans globally or undoubtedly, it has gone beyond the expectations. The Twilight Saga- Breaking Dawn, Part 1 has managed to grab $16.9 million in its third week […]

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The Muppets – Once Again

Alex Jane — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:28:00 +0000

The Puppet industry was once very popular but it died down with time. Especially after Jim Henson died who was the creator of these characters. The Muppets is a comeback like most of the old Hollywood movies or novels. But it is great comeback and it takes you down the memory lane of 1990’s. One […]

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Year One

Alex Jane — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:36:09 +0000

Jack Black and Michael Cera team up in the epic comedy that came out a couple of years ago. We do realize that with every arduous day at work with little time to spare over the weekend, a comedy movie is perhaps just the key and for a night of great laughter I advocate that […]

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Pirates of the Caribbean- On Stranger Tides

Alex Jane — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:26:18 +0000

Johnny Depp is once more back with his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow and once again, woos the audience away with his mindboggling presentation of a rowdy pirate. In this action packed adventure, Jack Sparrow crosses paths with the inscrutable Angelica (Penelope Cruz) and is not sure if what he feels for her is […]

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Abduction (2011) Movie Review

Alex Jane — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:51:38 +0000

Starring Twilight series star Taylor Lautner, “Abduction” is an action thriller film directed by John Singleton. The story plot of movie is too captivating and heart arresting that there escapes no scene to be missed while watching the movie. Abduction Review Film “Abduction” is about a teenager Nathan Harper played by Taylor Lautner who finds […]

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I don’t know How She Does it

Alex Jane — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:48:54 +0000

Sarah Jessica Parker Film Sarah Jessica Parker is a versatile actor. She is an American television, film, theatre actress as well as a stable producer. For what we all know the famous Sarah Jessica Parker is for her brilliant work as a leading role as Carrie Bradshaw on the HBO television series, Sex and the […]

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Alex Jane — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:25:05 +0000

Coming with the great speculation of “Evolution Becomes Revolution”, the movie RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES encircles the story where the experiments of men done with genetic engineering lend extraordinary intelligence development in apes; making them to lead the war of supremacy against human. Set in modern San Francisco “Rise of the Planet […]

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Green Lantern

Alexis N. Crockett — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:15:07 +0000

Comic based Film ‘Green Lantern’ is a struggle for saving earth against some threatening elements. There exist some super protectors of justice and peace called the Green Lantern Corps. They have formed a team of warriors by recruiting man of different races from all over the universe and then promised to maintain intergalactic order. Each […]

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Sex with ‘No Strings Attached’

Alexis N. Crockett — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:56:56 +0000

‘No Strings Attached’ is about, what they call most of the time in the flick, ‘fuck buddies’ who use each other for sex! Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) both are not looking forward to start a relationship, so they simply keep their friendship to the boundaries of ‘friends in the pleasure land’ they […]

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X-Men: First Class

Alexis N. Crockett — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:45:48 +0000

Directed by Matthew Vaughn, “X-Men: First Class” (2011) is an action fantasy genre film that revolves around the former era (1962) when professor Charles Xavier starts up a school and forms a team of human having superhuman abilities. Erik Lensherr is his best friend and they both lead a powerful team of mutants who are […]

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Water for Elephants

Alexis N. Crockett — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:42:11 +0000

Introducing unique seducing love story based on Sara Gruen’s boosted bestseller historical novel; Depression-era traveling circus “Water for Elephants” is a colorful and romantic melodrama set in an unusual scenario of destiny. A veterinary school student Jacob (played by conventional vampire star Robert Pattinson) abandons his studies after his parents are killed. Thus joins as […]

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The Twilight: Eclipse Tweaks

Alexis N. Crockett — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:16:02 +0000

Getting aware of the movie reviews and the main events held in the movie in order to have a better outlook. Well, I just saw The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 2010 this morning at cinema. My movie reviews: I have never seen a story like this before. Finally 3D is what it is supposed to be, […]

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The Dark Knight Review

Alex Jane — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:33:20 +0000

If ever a movie lived up to all the hype surrounding it, The Dark Knight is the one. You start off with a great story, throw in a great cast of actors, add a lot of adrenalin inducing action and you’ve got one heck of a great movie experience. Heath Ledger gives an outstanding performance […]

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Hot Tub Machine

Alex Jane — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:19:07 +0000

One of the latest movie releases is ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ which follows a group of best friends who’ve become bored with their adult lives: John Cusack, Rob Corddry and Craig Robinson star as estranged best buddies who go on a ski trip and become part of the time-space continuum! Confused? Don ‘t be.. In […]

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Alice in Wonderland

Alex Jane — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:01:59 +0000

We begin our movie reviews with one of the latest movie releases to hit the big screen which is a Tim Burton directed remake of an old classic Lewis Carroll tale. In this movie, Nineteen-year-old Alice (Mia Wasikowska) is attending a party at a lavish country estate when she sees a white rabbit with a […]

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