I really liked Bridesmaids, well except for that section in the middle where it got so soppy that I developed a sudden urge to buy shoes and handbags just from watching it. Other than that though, it was a hilarious raunchy comedy and deservedly made crazy amounts of money at the Box Office. Which of course meant that it was …
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Drumming up some support for a movie, can rely solely on a good trailer. These days, we have to sit through teasers about trailers, an idea that should burn in an inferno along with the guy that came up with it. Some movie trailers however, wind up being better than the film itself. Here’s a look at ten magnificent trailers, …
While not technically movie news, we have to give some attention to the upcoming seventh season of Doctor Who. Hour-long episodes that are cinematic in scope, and one of the best sci-fi shows in recent memory that has really hit its stride, the current incarnation of the last Time Lord has some dark days ahead of him. Let’s watch, shall …
How’s this for a successful first movie: Oren Peli’s 2007 found footage horror film, Paranormal Activity, cost just $15 000 to make but ended up taking $193 355 800 at the box office. That’s nearly an 800% profit! The mind boggles at that kind of money. Followed shortly by the mind boggling on how to make more of it. Next thing you …
We’ve been hearing the rumours for months now already, with all the comic book fanboys drooling in anticipation like bulldogs in front of a juicy steak, and now we finally have official confirmation. The First Class sequel will be titled X-Men: Days of Future Past. Not only that, but we may just be in for a crossover with the original X-Men movies. …
WOLVERINES! Remember that slice of eighties cheese, Red Dawn? In which Merica was invaded by those darn Russians and their opposing Bolshevik ideologies? It’s kind of a classic, starring the late Patrick Swayze, and everyone should see it at least once in their lifetime. Of course, Hollywood decided to remake the cult film, starring an all new cast and enemy …
Even though he has been really busy as of late Brendan “Inkheart” Fraser hasn’t exactly been enjoying massive box office success from his various projects. Still a paycheck is cash in the pocket, and after Furry Vengeance, he most likely had the last laugh after he made some decent green from that horrid flick. But it looks like Fraser is ditching the …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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