The idea of alien invasions has been explored in very different ways in film history. Films like Arrivaland Annihilation show a surreal and cerebral view of what occurs during these invasions, while films like Independence Dayand War of the Worldsshow the destructive intent these…
‘Captive State’ teaser poetically validates Ancient Aliens guy
“Let us give thanks.” And why not, honestly? Through their efforts, joblessness, economic hardship and criminality have become concepts of the old world. Remember, though, that “their” does not denote humans — or anything Earth-bound. Such is life in Captive…
The Film Canon: Matinee (1993)
By 1960 close to 90% of American households owned a television set. This little bit of trivia plays a significant role in Joe Dante’s period comedy, set in Key West, Florida in October of 1962 when channels began broadcasting President…
Movie Review: Atomic Blonde
There is nothing new about the One Man Army action genre, but it seems to have hit a fever pitch in recent years. One man, one gun, hundreds of enemies and unlimited ammo are only a few of the distinguishing…
The new ‘Atomic Blonde’ trailer is visually explosive!
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: creating movie trailers in an art that only few master. Not only do you have to get the attention of a large audience in only a couple minutes, but also make…
Movie Review: Kong Skull Island
I’m going to address the giant elephant in the room here. Or giant monster. Whatever you wanna call it. I was unnecessarily forgiving of Bryan Cranston’s 2014 Godzilla remake when I reviewed it. The film had a direction that I…
Movie Review: Patriots Day
Before we get started here, let’s get one thing out of the way that a lot of people may not quite understand when turning out to see this movie: When you move to the Greater Boston Area and live as…