Every actor has that one film, that one weird movie that they made before they hit the big time. For some, it’s a shameful flick. For others, it’s just plain crap. And then you get Ashton Kutcher and Sean William Scott, who found themselves in a mash-up of Cheech and Chong, low IQ and just plain retarded scenarios. And you’ve …
I know that this is going to get me crucified, but before you form an angry mob and pitchfork me to death, let me ask you a question. When’s the last time that a Leon Schuster movie really, really made you laugh? For me, that was way back in 1996, when he unleashed one politically charged bombshell of a film. …
War. What is it good for? HUH! Absolutely everything in Hollywood. When you head on down to the movies, there’s plenty of material out there that examines everything from post-traumatic stress disorder, to vintage wars that my shellshocked granddaddy won’t shut up about when he keeps on claiming that he comes from the greatest generation. And yes, war is a …
I know that I’m going to get shot in front of my family for this one. Because when it comes to trilogy-cappers, Spider-Man 3 is generally considered one of the very worst movies out there with a 3 attached to the title. Too many villains, stupid story arcs and a general pervasiveness emo-ness have left a sour taste in the mouths of …
If you’ve ever enjoyed seeing a comedic pairing between Brit actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, chances are, this is the film where it all started. A coming of age tale set in the most popular of all the apocalypses (Take that, Mayans!), Shaun of the dead is a slick tale of survival, friendship and grabbing a quick pint when …
Hercules, son of Zeus, a demigod with incredible strength and a champion for justice! xcept what if he wasn’t that kind of deity? What if he was a buffoon with questionable taste and a level of bliss that bordered on the supernatural? And what if every single other strong man in ancient mythology had the piss taken out of them …
“In my dreams, you’re blowing me…some kisses.” That’s one of my favourite lines from one of my favourite rock and/or roll films of all time. Even if the musician that the film is based on is more fabricated than reality TV. Last Updated: September 19, 2012
It’s a great time to be a fan of comic book films. It’s been a hard and long road for the industry, but the trip along the way has given us several classics, from Batman to Iron Man. Of course, the road was quite bumpy, with several massive potholes along the way, such as Green Lantern, Superman Returns and that …
Traci Braxton husband was Kevin Surratt Sr., a longtime partner who stood by her …
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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