Independence Day’s Impact on the Film Industry

In 1996 the world was rocked by Roland Emmerich’s Independence Day, a gigantic science fiction action movie that redefined the term “Summer Blockbuster.” Everyone has had a different experience watching this film, which makes it so much fun to talk…

Suicide Squad ‘Blitz’ Trailer: “So Perfectly Hectic”

 With DC Comics looking to reinvigorate their film department, it comes as no surprise they’d look towards every popular franchise under their belt to explore on the silver screen. However, with one Batman themed movie having already released this year (the…

‘Suicide Squad’ Official Trailer

Finally, the time has come. Sent shivers down my spine, body’s aching all the time… from laughter. We officially have the first official trailer for the highly anticipated Suicide Squad. I’ll be the first to admit that I am no longer…

‘Concussion’ Movie Review: Will Smith’s new drama is no game-changer

What can be said about Concussion outside that it’s Will Smith’s best performance in years? Too bad it’s for a movie mostly plays it safe and isn’t as thrilling or biting as it aspires to be. I’m not a sports…

Jon’s Movie Review: “Focus” is More of a Distraction

In Chicago, there are grifters and thieves aplenty. I am reminded of one man who I see semi-regularly on the train conning people with his shell game. The shell game is where he has three identical cups and he hides…

Adrián Martínez comes into ‘Focus’

Adrián Martínez plays Farhad, the computer guy and sidekick in Focus. His character is the symmetry between Will Smith’s character, Nicky, and Margot Robbie’s character Jess. We had the chance to catch up with Martínez this week and have a…

Trailer Round-Up: Focus, In the Heart of the Sea, The Longest Ride & Inside Out

The end of the year always brings a deluge of new trailers. Here’s a quick round-up of four trailers that have caught our attention this past week.