It has finally arrived, folks! The climax we have all been waiting for. What began in 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey and what basically concluded in 2017’s Fifty Shades Darker, reaches its “happy ending” in […]
Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, The Godfather, The Dark Knight, Toy Story: These are film trilogies that got it right. Trilogies that not only have stood the test of time but like fine wine […]
One of the first rules of screenwriting is that you should consistently move the narrative forward through action rather than dialogue. It’s believed that if a film gets too “wordy” it can lose the interest […]
Every year we get a film that looks like a complete disaster but manages to defy all odds and end up being a pleasant surprise. In 2017 the recipient of that honor came as the […]
Back in December of 2015, I exited my viewing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and lauded it with critical praise. I thought it was everything I wanted and more and I was quick to […]
Sometimes movies are all about timing and a prime example of that was the release and success of Pitch Perfect back in 2012. The film was released in the wake of the success of Glee, […]
The most important aspect of an installment of a franchise is the respect shown to the material and its fans. George Lucas has been spitting on the franchise he created for years with sub-par prequels […]
Throughout the history of film, many film franchises have been established. While some have made a great impact, there are few that have had the global impact that Star Wars has made. As A New Hope celebrates its 40th […]
I won’t lie to you and say I had high expectations for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith when it was first released in 2005. The prequels began rolling out in 1999 […]
The turn of the millennium meant many changes in film. Days of the practical effects were slowly dwindling away and CGI was taking over filmmaking. In 1999, George Lucas brought back the legendary Star Wars franchise […]
It was May 19, 1999, and my buddies and I were finally getting to see a film we had been eagerly anticipating for months. We soaked in any behind the scenes specials we could on […]
Back when Justice League disappointingly opened to less than $100 million for its opening weekend, a true success story was playing out in the number two spot. A little $20 million film that was tracking […]
While the Oscar season may have begun a few months back, unlike last year where La La Land was the clear favorite until the moment the Best Picture award was given to Moonlight, 2017 has been a bit […]
One of the most anticipated films of 2017 has lifted its social media embargo. Steven Spielberg’s latest film, The Post, is a film not only about journalism but comes at a time where journalist are consistently […]
Editor’s note: Be sure to check out the rest of our #TBT reviews on the DCEU here. Prisoner of the moment is a constant feeling for cinephiles in today’s fast-moving world. With the instant reaction world […]
Editor’s note: Be sure to check out the rest of our #TBT reviews on the DCEU here. While distant to many, before the Marvel Cinematic Universe took control of the superhero genre, there was nothing hotter […]
It seems that the days of the name above the title movies is mostly a thing of the past. Back in the day you could throw a few big names on a poster and flash […]
So when I’m not checking out the newest cinematic offerings, I do marketing management for a restaurant here in Los Angeles. The restaurant happens to be in the same plaza as the Arclight Beach Cities […]
I have to give Marvel credit for consistently working on things that may not entirely work. Their cinematic universe has thrived because, even in some of their weaker efforts, there is a feeling that they’re […]
It’s pretty amazing that the horror genre hasn’t really applied the Groundhog Day premise until this last weekend’s release of Happy Death Day. It seems like an obvious plot device to use but maybe it […]
35 years ago, the imperfect masterpiece known as Blade Runner was released. It’s a film that initially was not well received by critics. Some critics wrote that the plot of the film played second fiddle to the […]
Back in 1990, the original Flatliners was able to deflect mixed reviews by showcasing its talented young cast (Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, & Kevin Bacon to name a few) and illustrating a sense of style […]
In 2015, Kingsman: The Secret Service was a breath of fresh air because it was so unexpected. It was released the same Valentine’s Day weekend as Fifty Shades of Grey and that film hogged much […]
At this point, we all know the casual moviegoer has decided that Darren Aronofsky’s mother! is a mess of epic proportions. With its underwhelming opening weekend box office and “F” CinemaScore, the film’s theatrical life […]
For readers of Reel Talk and listeners of Reel Chronicles, I have never shied away from the fact that despite its consistent inconsistency, horror has been my favorite genre of film. Separating the “movie snob” […]
It has been quite awhile where the focal point of not only fans but critics is centered around the horror genre. However, that is the case with this week’s release of IT. The film that is based […]
It’s no secret that the month of August has been a low point at the movies. It has always been known as the month when studios release lesser offerings from their summer movie schedule (although […]
Back in 2013, after making the underrated Side Effects, Steven Soderbergh announced his retirement from feature filmmaking. It was a bit of a blow because Soderbergh is certainly a director with a unique voice & […]
For all the stories of post production problems, poor test screenings and a rough journey years in the making to get it to the big screen, The Dark Tower isn’t the shambled mess you might […]
From a purely visual experience, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is interesting. The problem at hand is that the narrative never reaches the heights of its visual palette. For some of its runtime, […]
I was going to review The Emoji Movie with a series of emojis like this:😤😖😞😳💩💩🖕 Then I realized I’m an adult and I have a responsibility to actually tell you if this is a good […]
Annabelle: Creation opens everywhere August 11th, 2017. For the second consecutive year, the horror genre has provided us with the biggest pleasant surprise of the year. 2016 brought us the prequel to Ouija and while most eyes […]
Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Quentin Tarantino – these names and their reputation no matter the film subject matter bring people to the movies. Over the past 17 years, Christopher Nolan has joined the landscape […]
They say you save the best for last but this isn’t always the case with big movie franchises. After a great second installment, some film series drop the ball on the third act (Spider-Man 3, […]
In 1968, the first installment of the original Planet of the Apes franchise was released. That film not only was groundbreaking in makeup and production design but provided cinephiles with one of the of the most memorable […]
I don’t think anyone would’ve blamed us for being a bit cautious when stepping into Rise of the Planet of the Apes when it was released back in 2011. Our foray into this world was […]
There’s no denying that in the Marvel Comics canon, there is probably no one as popular as Spider-Man. Other Marvel titles have their own level of popularity but Spider-Man probably has a universal appeal. The […]
Back in 2002, Spider-Man ushered in the new wave of the summer movie season. Before Spider-Man, summer releases usually didn’t hit until June but that particular film turned May into the new blockbuster destination. When it […]
If this lackluster summer movie season has taught us anything, it’s that reboots, rehashes and “big” franchises, don’t always excite the casual moviegoer. Despite strong showings from Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 and Wonder Woman […]
Much has been said about the state of comedy at the multiplex nowadays. According to Deadline, there hasn’t been a true live action comedic hit since last summer’s Central Intelligence and that numerous comedic releases […]
The first half of 2017 has been nothing short of sub-par. Outside of Logan, Get Out, and Wonder Woman, there has not been much to rave about and quite frankly the year has had its slew of disappointments, […]
I have been pretty lenient when it comes to the Transformers franchise. I have always viewed them as the second most fun movies to watch at the theater behind the Fast and the Furious franchise […]
If you need a brisk laugh at the movies, Rough Night certainly does the job. Although the critical response has been mixed and the box office came in well below expectations over the weekend, it’s […]
It’s a shame that the general movie public has seemed to shun It Comes At Night. Despite strong critical reviews, the film received a dismal “D” opening day CinemaScore and was met with a lukewarm […]
Back in 1999, I don’t think anyone expected much from The Mummy, a loose remake of the 1932 film which starred Boris Karloff. It wasn’t viewed as a film that was going to kick off […]
They finally got it right! After three DCEU films that have ranged from mediocre to terrible, the stars have aligned and given them a film that is worthy of praise. Wonder Woman has had a long […]
I’m going to be in the minority on this one but I’m here to tell you that Baywatch isn’t nearly as bad as people are saying. It’s definitely juvenile and not as clever as it should […]
Films don’t get more polarizing than Prometheus. It was viewed as a return to sci-fi form for Ridley Scott before it was even released and the hype train was running full steam ahead as it approached its […]
1997 was a fitting year for film franchises to be temporarily destroyed. Starting with the release of Batman and Robin, the Batman franchise was shut down until 2005 with the release of Batman Begins. The Alien franchise suffered […]
Alien and Aliens are tough acts to follow. Ridley Scott’s 1979 original is a true testament to the power of suspense and atmosphere while the 1986 sequel takes those elements and morphs them into a sci-fi action hybrid […]
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