Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station is the powerful true story of Oscar Grant III, tragically shot on a subway platform in 2009 in Oakland, California. Even if you know the story, the film is real, dramatic and heartbreaking. ...

"R.I.P.D." Features Great Chemistry Between Bridges and Reynolds

The movie "R.I.P.D." was highly-anticipated before its July 2013 entrance because it had a new and interesting twist on the buddy cop formula that Hollywood loves to trot out. The film, starring Ryan Reynolds ("The Green Lantern") and Jeff Bridges "Crazy Heart"), is about two cops who are likable and good at their jobs, like all buddy cop films must have. ...

"Turbo" Will Race Into Your Heart

"Turbo" is the latest animated film from DreamWorks, the same company that brought films such as "How to Train Your Dragon" and the "Shrek" series to families all over the world. Unlike many of the recent movies from DreamWorks that have been targeted toward families with slightly older children who appreciate action-packed films about monsters and dragons, "Turbo" aims to please a younger crowd. Similar family-friendly animated racing films such as "Cars" and "Speed Racer" paved the way for "Turbo"; another movie starring a protagonist who wants nothing more than to win the most important race. ...

"The Way, Way Back" - A New Film Report

Do you ever walk in a movie theatre and sit down and as soon as the movie starts you just know you are going to love the picture and the plot and the characters and the whole pace of everything there? Well, that was my feeling today as I witnessed a treat of a movie that's called "THE WAY, WAY BACK". ...

"R.I.P.D.": A Supernatural "Men in Black"

Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges take to the streets to deal with the reluctant dead in this blending of a supernatural cum buddy cop film. For people who have seen "Men in Black," the basic story premise is the same; an everyman gets inducted into the world of the fantastic to deal with rogue elements while having to prove himself and becoming an effective member of the force. However, in this case, it really is a one-way trip-Nick Williams (Ryan Reynolds) is killed near the start of the film in a SWAT raid gone bad when his partner turns on... ...

Fruitvale Station Tells a Tragic Tale With Conviction

Michael B. Jordan from the film "Chronicle" and the show "Friday Night Lights" stars as a troubled teen faced with a very difficult decision. To stay on the right side of the law, or turn to crime to survive? ...

What in the World Has Tara Reid Been Up To?

An update on the American Pie Film Actress Tara Reid. The once teen starlet is now a forgotten actress, trying to get back into the Hollywood spotlight with films like Sharknado and Last Call. ...

The Last Stand Movie Review

I may get straight down to business. The Austrian Oak makes his long awaited return to the big screen in a starring role, and it is in typical Schwarzenegger style. I have no doubt that he was given such a safe role for his return, doing what he has always done, and what he does best, and that is shoot guns as quickly as he shoots one-liners, giving us a great mix of violence and humor in equal proportions. ...

The To Do List - Movie Review

Set in 1993, "The To Do List" carries on the raunchy tradition of "American Pie" with a little "Easy A" thrown in for good measure. Aubrey Plaza portrays the high school class valedictorian who decides to apply her obsessive tendencies for organization toward losing her virginity (and performing a variety of other sexual tasks in the process) during the summer before college. While the film relies mostly on vulgarity for laughs, the cast provides a few chuckles for those willing to wait for them. ...

"UNFINISHED SONG" - A New Film Report

This particular film is so worthy in the way it presents not only a moving script written by Paul Andrew Williams but key roles which are notably filled by a couple of the most seasoned movie stars around--namely Terrence Stamp and Vanessa Redgrave--plus a wonderfully youthful actress, Gemma Atherton. She plays the therapeutic instructor for a group of senior folks at a day "camp"--where she spends most of her time encouraging them to prepare for singing contests. ...

The Reality of Hindi Television Shows Today

Do your children sit and watch television serials with you? If yes is your answer then that's simply because the Hindi Television channels have understood the importance of younger audience. ...

Bullet to the Head Movie Review

When I heard about this movie, I was very intrigued that Walter Hill was attached to direct, and Stallone was to star, two people who I thought could pull off a great action movie. After Stallone had proved he still had what it took to make an action movie with Expendables and Expendables 2, I thought this movie could offer something fresh to the somewhat stale genre the action movie has become. ...

Your Inner Child Will Love "Grown Ups 2"

"Grown Ups 2" is the long-awaited sequel to "Grown Ups," the most successful film of Adam Sandler's career. Due to the first film's success and solid story, which provided an excellent foundation for another film, "Grown Ups 2" is actually the first sequel Adam Sandler has ever written. Dennis Dugan, the director of the first film and several other Adam Sandler movies such as "Happy Gilmore" and "Jack and Jill," directs "Grown Ups 2" alongside Adam Sandler, ensuring the film will have all the qualities people loved when they watched "Grown Ups." ...

Pacific Rim Star Charlie Hunnam's Biography

Born Charles Matthew Hunnam on April 10, 1980 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Charlie Hunnam is an up-and-coming British actor who is destined to make his mark on Hollywood in the years to come. He was always drawn towards acting, particularly from a young age. Hunnam's parents split up while he was only two years old. ...

What Audience Really Want From Hindi Movie Channels

Skipped a heartbeat when your favorite superstar won an award for his/her performance? That's the impact Bollywood films leave on us. Ever since we were born, Hindi movies has always been a part our conversations. Be it relatives sharing latest gossips on celebrities or technology driven instruments playing our favorite songs no matter where we go. ...

Pacific Rim: More Than Just Monsters Versus Aliens

The latest offering by director Guillermo Del Toro is action-packed blockbuster "Pacific Rim." Audiences have been wowed by this movie after its hotly anticipated July release. Visually stunning thanks to a heavy helping of CGI, "Pacific Rim" is filled with spectacular fight scenes and tremendous backdrops. ...

Girl Most Likely - Movie Review

Husband-and-wife directing team Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini helmed the new comedy "Girl Most Likely," which looks at an ambitious woman's inability to accept her humble origins. Kristen Wiig stars as Imogene, whose glamorous career and high society relationships in Manhattan fall apart and leave her with no place left to go but home to New Jersey. And as we all know, there's no place like home. ...

Antichrist (2009) Movie Review

Antichrist is a 2009 independent psychological horror film made in Denmark. It is written and directed by Lars von Trier, starring Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg. ...

From Hell (2001) Movie Review

From Hell is a crime/mystery thriller film released in 2001. It is directed by Albert and Allen Hughes. The movie stars Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, and Ian Holm. The From Hell plot centers around the Jack the Ripper murders and the character played by Johnny Depp trying to catch him. ...

Les Miserables (2012)

I teared up when I heard Anne Hathaway sing "I Dreamed a Dream" in the trailer for Les Miserables. I have been a fan of the book by Victor Hugo for so many years and I could sing you the songs to Boublil and Schonberg's musical adaptation with ease, though you probably wouldn't want me to. When I saw the trailer for this film, I was dying to check out this new edition. I did not get the opportunity to see it in the theatre and when it became available for rent, I had to quickly snag myself a copy. ...

The Highlights of Adam Sandler's Career

Adam Sandler, known as Sandman to his friends, didn't always dream of working as an actor or a comedian. His father Stanley worked as an electrical engineer, and his mother Judy taught nursery school. Born on Sept. ...

The Voices Behind the Characters of "Despicable Me 2"

"Despicable Me" was one of the most successful animated films of all time, and its sequel, "Despicable Me 2," had a lot to live up to. Fortunately for the dedicated team involved in its production, "Despicable Me 2" was a huge success, due in part to the talented actors who gave voices to the beloved characters. Voicing animated characters is no easy feat, especially for actors who are used to traditional roles. ...

The Onscreen Connection Between Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx

Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx enjoyed being an on screen duo in "White House Down" from director Roland Emmerich. We discuss the chemistry between the new duo. ...

The Reign of the Supermen Following the Death of Superman

This epic saga does not need much by way of introduction, and all praise is too much for a recap of the incredibly heroic life of the Man of Tomorrow. Considered by many people to be the best comic series ever to capture the record of a superhero battle and the passing a superhero, with a screenplay masterfully developed and some of the best pages in a comic ever drawn, the Death of superman deserves a lace on every comic book fans bookshelf. This event was an unprecedented commercial success and revitalized Superman and all of... ...

A Naturalist Perspective Reflection on the Film The Lion King

The Lion King is an ideal film to watch for students studying the natural sciences. It features the application of several concepts that are tackled in the classroom, particularly the relationship between different organisms and their environment. The film presented the nature of the strongest consumer and predator nest to the man in the Kingdom Animalia - the lion. In the film, it was portrayed by Simba, the heir of Mufasa, as the king of Pride Rock. The lion is considered as the chief in its habitat because aside from its large size, thundering roars, and royal appearance, it is apparently the most physically powerful among all the other organisms. ...

Must-See Action Movies: 2008 to 2013

Special effects have changed dramatically since a stop-action technique was used to turn a pumpkin into a stagecoach in the 1899 version of "Cinderella." Advances in technology have enabled breathtaking special effects, which in turn have given rise to a bumper crop of action films. Action-film star Sylvester Stallone both wrote and starred in the 2010 hit "The Expendables. ...

Legend of the Fist The Return of Chen Zhen

Legend of the Fist The Return of Chen Zhen is a 2010 Hong Kong martial arts film. Donnie Yen is the star of the movie as the legendary Chinese hero, Chen Zhen. The character Chen Zhen was first brought to film by Bruce Lee in Fist of Fury (1972). Later, Jet Li would play the character in Fist of Legend (1994). Legend of the Fist The Return of Chen Zhen is directed by Andrew Lau and has a running time of 106 minutes. Legend of the Fist The Return of Chen Zhen was a box office success in China. ...

The Social Network (2010, David Fincher)

Many people think this movie is based on Mark Zuckenberg's personal story related to inventing Facebook, when actually the screenplay is an adaptation of a book called The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich. I don't know about the book, but the movie is great and three Academy Awards confirm that. ...

Movie Review: "The Lone Ranger"

When it was announced, many questioned why a movie was being made about the Lone Ranger. The character - while popular throughout the 1960s - hasn't been relevant for a while. Perhaps Disney was using it for name recognition alone, since the movie has little in common with the radio and early TV show. ...

"FILL THE VOID" - A New Film Report

"FILL THE VOID" is a great film in ways that seldom are seen: with this picture of a family suffering the loss of one daughter in her child's birth--while her sister is coexistently looking for a husband. Here is a film which shows how this plays out in an ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) family in the city of Tel Aviv, Israel. ...

The Boom of Hindi Television Channels

The scenario of television channels have changed since the time set top boxes have been introduced. There was a time when cable operators played monopoly leaving viewers with limited channels to view without a request. But since the time set top boxes have come into the picture, it has broadened the horizons of entertainment channels and its viewership. ...

The Funniest Films of Melissa McCarthy

After coming to public attention with her long-running stint on "Gilmore Girls," Melissa McCarthy continued to star in a mix of supporting television roles and small film parts. Luckily, casting directors realized her ability to make audiences laugh and started giving her bigger parts. She broke through in the CBS comedy "Mike and Molly," but shot to superstardom by stealing the show in "Bridesmaids" in 2011. ...

The Lone Ranger: An Action-Packed, Fun Film to Watch

I went to see the Lone Ranger this weekend and, I must confess, initially, my thoughts were not only little bias, but skeptical as well. After all, as a kid growing up during the 60's, not only did I watch the animated Saturday morning series aired from September 1966 to September 1969, but the 1950's black and white series featuring Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels during the afternoons. The reason for my skepticism was simple, at least to me. ...

Unmasking Actor Armie Hammer

One day, he's playing the most famous twins since the Olsens in 2010's "The Social Network." A few short years later, he's starring opposite Johnny Depp in the title role of 2013's "The Lone Ranger." Young actor Armie Hammer might not have many big- and little-screen credits to his name quite yet, but his success over the past few years show he's an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with. ...

Celebrity: How to Cope When Everybody Wants You

Managing fame and celebrity is a tricky business. You get demands from everyone for your time and attention. You start to feel you are not in control of the decisions about your life, and feel you are losing control. This article will give you tips and tools to set and manage personal and professional boundaries. ...

My 5 Favorite Hans Zimmer Scores

The score of a movie is an incredibly important aspect of a film that goes unnoticed by many people, but is subconsciously vital to their appreciation of the movie. As far as composers go, Hans Zimmer is by far my favorite. His scores brilliantly accent aspects of the film that always make me appreciate a great movie even more. ...

A Good Day to Die Hard Movie Review

I have always been a fan of the Die Hard movies. I loved the first one, found the two sequels that followed equally exciting and enjoyable to watch, and was pleasently surprised with how good the fourth outing of John McClane turned out. The fifth installment however is a completely different story. ...

No Retreat No Surrender Movie Review

No Retreat, No Surrender can proudly hold its head up high and say that it is a cult classic! Coming from the shadows of 1980's martial arts B movies, this is a shining light of cheesey martial arts nonsense that seemed to take on a life of their own in the 80's. The story is about a young man named Jason who idolizes Bruce Lee. ...

The Biggest Blockbusters of June 2013

June is usually a calm month when it comes to films. Hollywood production houses release the biggest films in May when kids first get out of school and at the beginning of July to take advantage of the holiday weekend. June of 2013 was different thanks to two big films: "Man of Steel" and "Monsters University. ...

Top 10 Best Movies of All Time

Today thousands of movies are produced all over the world but how many are really remembered by us? Not many of them compared to the ones we remember which were created in the twentieth century. Here we present Top 10 Best Movies of All Time, which have been appreciated by one and all till date. ...

Bullet to the Head (2013) Movie Review

Bullet to the Head is an action film, written by Alessandro Camon and directed by Walter Hill. The movie is based on Alexis Nolent's French graphic novel Du Plomb Dans La Tete. It was released in 2012 in Europe and in 2013 in the USA. Bullet to the Head stars Sylvester Stallone as the main character, James Bonomo who is a hitman. Christian Slater, Jon Seda, Sung Kang, Jason Momoa, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Sarah Shahi are the supporting actors. The movie has a running time of 91 minutes. ...

These Guys Will Crack You Up: Funnymen On the Big Screen

The last decade has been witness to a comedy revival of sorts in Hollywood. A new batch of comedic superstars has hit the scene. Instead of simply being actors who say funny lines, this talented group is heavily involved in the writing and production stages of their movies and television shows. ...

Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor, daughter of the separated couple Randhir Kapoor and Babita, was born on September 21, 1980 in Mumbai. She is the sister of senior and former actress Karishma Kapoor. She is called "Bebo" by her family members, fans and some close industry people. ...

A Detailed Review of Disney's "The Lone Ranger" 2013

To an American population inured to violence, sex, and morbidity, the new 2013 Disney movie, "The Lone Ranger" might be compellingly entertaining and culturally redeeming, but I think otherwise. Moreover, I think that if Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels saw the movie today, they would turnover in their graves and with their thumbs definitely down. A detailed review of The Lone Ranger" follows. ...

Five of the Funniest Actresses Working in Hollywood Today

For far too long, the conventional wisdom in Hollywood was that women either weren't as funny as men, or weren't funny at all. Over the years, a cadre of funny women have worked hard to prove that myth wrong, and the blockbuster success of movies like 2011's "Bridesmaids" helped dispel it altogether. Today, there are more than a few funny ladies delivering big belly laughs in Hollywood. ...

Success of Green Screen Special Effects

Green screen LA technology is the favorite special effects tool of most movie producers. Green screen LA is used to mix two different images or pictures together in one image in the foreground and one image in the background. The solid color background is made transparent, and replaced with a real background. Green screen LA is well liked by film producers, and photographers. Green screen LA was first used for movie special effects in the 1930's... ...

Addiction and Dependency - The 2nd Phase of Managing Fame and Dealing With Celebrity

There are 4 phases of managing fame when you deal with celebrity, love/hate, dependency, acceptance/adaption and empowerment. This article delves into the addiction/dependency phase and offers empowering tips. ...

Game of Thrones Taps Into Our Violent DNA and We Love It

In this article, the author expresses his enjoyment of the HBO series Game of Thrones. He discusses the violence of the series and how that violence taps into our own human nature and desire to witness violent acts. ...

"20 FEET FROM STARDOM" - A New Film Report

Welcome To Backup Groups! This is a wonderful movie about women- mostly black, young, trained in churches--who formed the backup groups that sang behind such stars as Bruce Springstein, Mick Jagger, Sting, Stevie Wonder-- and more stars, who weren't interviewed for this movie. All of these stars provide interesting insights into how these "abilitied" gals never made it to the big time spotlight. ...

Superman the Hero Vs The Man of Steel Creature Doomsday

Superman is a comic book hero who has a wide variety of tremendous powers. He uses these skills to keep the peace in the city of Metropolis, primarily - although his domain of protection extends across the entire planet earth. He uses his powers to fight for what is right on his adopted planet, even though he is said to have come from the planet Krypton. ...

Fame: A Love - Hate Relationship - The 1st Phase of Dealing With Celebrity

There are 4 phases of managing fame when you deal with celebrity, love/hate, dependency, acceptance/adaption and empowerment. This article delves into the love/hate phase and offers empowering tips. ...

DCs Greatest Hero Superman - The Man of Tomorrow

On November 18, 1992, the comic-book world lived one of the most important days in its history. In fact; it was one of the best comics ever written in any genre. The battle of Superman versus Doomsday was particularly good for me, since I'm the biggest Kal-El fan there is. ...

Is Johnny Depp Today's Biggest Movie Star?

Johnny Depp has emerged as one of the world's biggest stars in part due to his consistent ability to please audiences around the globe. Depp has almost made sunglasses a repeated and key part of his look. If you have sunglasses that are scratched or damaged, then don't despair, get the lenses replaced! Then you can get back to looking as good as Johnny Depp! ...

The Man From Nowhere (2010) Film Review

The Man from Nowhere is a South Korean Action Crime Thriller film starring Won Bin and directed by Lee Jeong-Beom. It was released in Korean theaters in 2010 and was a big hit at the box office. ...

Dementia 13 (1963) Movie Review

Dementia 13 is a 1963 low-budget horror film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It was his first film he directed and was produced by Roger Corman. It stars most notably, Patrick Magee from "A Clockwork Orange". The other actors involved in Dementia 13 are William Campbell and Luana Anders. ...

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - A New Film Report

Whedon Deserves A Star! An adaptation of a William Shakespeare play has got to be one of the most challenging projects a film director tries. And never in my wildest dreams would I have ever guessed that the director, Josh Whedon, could, have pulled off such an amazingly exact, minutely truthful and incredibly clever job of doing what he did with Shakespeare's play, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. ...

Getting Googled - The Internship Movie Review

Have you ever wondered what goes in at the Google HQ? Have you ever wondered how anyone with no basic concept of computers could get along in the modern world driven by the internet? Well The Internship looks into this. ...

Sci-Fi For The Masses - Oblivion Movie Review

Oblivion brings us pure Science Fiction action, straight from the classic days of the 60's and 70's. It is given a lick of paint and a 'sixty minute makeover' and we are delivered a great piece of sci-fi action that will appeal to the masses. ...

"The Bling Ring" Wows Audiences

"The Bling Ring" opened in theaters on June 21, 2013 after making its initial debut at the Cannes Film Festival. The film is based on the true story of a group of California teens who decided to start a new hobby burglarizing celebrities' homes in a quest for fancy watches, Gucci bags, and other expensive and sought-after items. Directed by Sofia Coppola, daughter of acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola, the movie focuses more on the characters than the actual events, leaving audiences wondering how today's society managed to spawn such a group of narcissistic, capitalistic young adults who have an... ...

The Life and Career of Mireille Enos

Mireille Enos is one of those actresses who found steady work in Hollywood for quite awhile before finally making it big. She has been plugging away at the television and movie scenes since 1994 but didn't get her breakout role on an HBO television series. Before that big break, she filled her resume with supporting roles, though she has recently taken the lead in several of her projects. ...

World War Z: Don't Read the Book First

Zombie movies have been all the rage ever since George Romero brought us "Night of the Living Dead." Even if they weren't called zombies then, the basic concept of a ragged band of survivors dealing with a virulent plague that raises the dead and causes them to feast on the living has stuck in popular consciousness. Actual zombie-outbreak survival plans are widespread, to the point of the CDC endorsing them as disaster-preparedness initiatives. ...

Is There a Real Rorschach Mask?

The real Rorschach mask is a moving inkblot mask that creates the same illusion that strikes fear into the hearts of Rorschach's prey. Does this mask really exist? ...

Stark Still Has It - Iron Man 3 Movie Review

After the slightly disappointing sequel to the original Iron Man movie, Marvel needed to turn it up for Tony Starks' third time going solo. Robert Downey Jr was seemingly made for this role and plays it to perfection, he just needs a great story to match his performance. The movie begins in 1999, and to the tune of Eiffel 65. ...

List 5 Popular Zombie Movies

Although it seems like everybody is preparing for a zombie apocalypse, not many people actually want a pandemic to sweep the planet. The following films are some of the most iconic and beloved films to ever fuel the zombie craze, each one featuring a distinctive take on what it would be like if humanity had to deal with undead mayhem. As people gather their weapons and plot their escape routes, these five movies allow would-be heroes to enjoy all the suspense, gore, and thrills of a zombie apocalypse, but without worrying about the actual mess and hassle. ...

A 'Must See' Land Based Sports Fishing Movie

As perhaps the world's oldest sport and pastime, fishing has become more and more popular with both amateur and professional fisherman over the past few decades. Improved equipment and accessibility to remote locations has provided for opportunities to fish from land for some of the oceans most prized fish. ...

Interview With Author Jan Pippins

Jan Pippins, author of "Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle," explains how she first got involved writing the biography of veteran actor, Henry Darrow, the first actor of Puerto Rican heritage to star in an American television series. Chronicling the obstacles and successes during the actor's more than fifty years in show business, Pippins (who co-wrote the book with Darrow) combined personal interviews, internet archives, and the actor's personal memorabilia collection to tell the story of one man's life, work, love, and redemption. ...

Bound (1996, Andy Wachowsky and Lana Wachowsky)

Andy and Lana Wachowsky, one of the most successful artistic tandems of nowadays, have made a great directing career start with this movie. Before this, they were writing a screenplay for the movie Assassins, but this is the true announcer of their unique style and thrilling movie ideas. ...

Scandal Season 3 - A Sneak Peak

The US political thriller 'Scandal' debuted on network ABC in April 2012. The series was created by Shonda Rhimes and stars Kerry Washington (Django Unchained). ...