“A Most Violent Year” takes an ambitious step back in time to when guns solved everything. Directed by J.C. Candor and released on Friday with A24 Studios, “A Most Violent Year” has every tool to obtain mob-movie greatness: blood, a mischievous, beautiful wife, tax fraud and drawn-out pauses in between[Read More…]
Film & Television
Any articles related to film and television should fall in this category. This category will most likely be filled with reviews and/or commentary on films and/or television series.
Review: Clint Eastwood’s ‘American Sniper’ triggers truth
Clint Eastwood’s latest take to the box-office paints a war story of a different color. American Sniper is a biopic of the late “Legend” Chris Kyle, a United States Navy SEAL proclaimed to be the most lethal sniper recorded in history, played by Bradley Cooper. He is torn between serving[Read More…]
‘Filmage’ tells Descendents’ tale
If hardcore punk bands in the early ‘80s were told that one of the most influential punk bands for generations to come would include a scrawny science geek sporting specs and a teenage fishing enthusiast, chances are many wouldn’t have believed it. “Filmage: the Story of Descendents/All” is a music[Read More…]
Film veterans speak conservation, appreciation
When current movies are discussed, the artists mentioned may include Drew Barrymore, George Clooney and Blake Lively. Names that are less often discussed, though, include Quincy Jones, John Barrymore, Rosemary Clooney and Ernie Lively, and what many don’t realize is that the latter list has paved the way for film[Read More…]
Wes Anderson’s new film is grand
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” is Wes Anderson’s eighth feature length film, and features Anderson’s most impressive cast yet to play the fun characters in this date quirky story. Since 1996, Anderson has been providing moviegoers with unique and dramatic comedies that are hilarious, emotional and beautiful to look at. Anderson[Read More…]
Portlandia goes on tour
Fred Armisen made a name for himself with SNL and The Tonight Show band, but now he’s touring as an actor, drawing a fan base just as quirky as his hit show “Portlandia,” which is currently in its fourth season. Armisen said he went on the nationwide tour to watch[Read More…]
‘Under the Skin’ is over audiences’ heads
Although it may be one of the most disturbing and audacious films ever produced, “Under the Skin” largely under-performs and falls flat in almost every category. Based on a 2000 novel of the same name, “Under the Skin” follows an unnamed alien woman (Scarlett Johansson) who stalks young Scottish men.[Read More…]
Captain America returns with answers
In Marvel’s “The Avengers,” the question of just how Captain America is relevant in today’s modern world was a recurring thought. The sequel to Captain America’s 2011 feature film, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” finally answers that question. A common point of contrast between the films of comic book giants,[Read More…]
‘Mad Men’ talks new season
More than 2,000 ultimate TV fans and die-hard “Mad Men” fanatics packed the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Friday night to hear the Emmy Award-winning show’s cast discuss the upcoming season. Known as the ultimate TV fan festival, Paleyfest celebrates the best in television and is hosted over two weeks,[Read More…]
‘American Horror Story’ to return in the fall
On Monday, fans of the hit FX anthology series, “American Horror Story,” were treated to some exciting news on the upcoming season. Fans have been speculating the theme of the new season ever since the finale of “Coven,” and are now more anxious than ever to see the show return[Read More…]