The basic consensus seems to be consistent in response to the horrific movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado on July 20: Everything will likely stay the same in the way individuals acquire firearms. … More »Why a New Documentary on Failure of U.S. Gun Laws Could Loosen Political Gridlock on Gun Control
Comedy films that bomb are usually easier to explain than dramatic bombs. If a film doesn't make you laugh, then it probably wasn't good. On the other hand, a number of movie that have produced precious … More »21st Century Comedy Movies Among the Biggest Box Office Losers of All Time
Before anyone like Rush Limbaugh goes blaming "The Dark Knight Rises" for the insanity of an attack by one man, you should know that this is hardly the first time a movie theater has been the location … More »Three Examples of How the Peculiar Architectural and Social Construction of Cinemas Merely Enhance External Motivations for Violence
"Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines," the shorter title for the original "Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes," comes out … More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines’ Limited Edition
"American Reunion," the fourth installment in the theatrical series of the "American Pie" franchise, comes out on a two-disc set consisting of a Blu-ray disc and a DVD. This package houses the film's HD, … More »Blu-ray Review: ‘American Reunion’
"Blade II," the 2002 sequel to the 1998 vampire-action blockbuster "Blade," releases on a single-disc Blu-ray package. Loosely based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, this second film of … More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Blade II’
Early this morning, a gunman (suspected to be 24 year old James Holmes) entered a theater auditorium in Aurora, Colorado and opened fire, leaving 12 dead and over 50 wounded. It's a sobering reminder of … More »Aurora Theater Shooting a Sobering Tragedy
Natalie Wood is much more famous for her death than for the accomplishments of her life. A tragic drowning while still relatively young cemented the legend of a curse on the three leads that starred in … More »The Comedy Films of Natalie Wood
The path toward superstardom for Chris Hemsworth is about to take him into the murky depths of Spielberg-world. More »Chris Hemsworth: Can His Rise to Superstardom Survive the Random Impact of Starring in a Spielberg Film?
The acclaimed 1989 war drama "Born on the Fourth of July" comes out on a Universal 100th Anniversary package consisting of a Blu-ray and a DVD. This release houses the film's HD, SD, and digital copies, … More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ Universal 100th Anniversary Edition
When the future analyzing begins in establishing the style of Pixar's animation and storytelling, expect someone to note that Pixar always placed importance on exploring vast universes. No matter if it … More »Pixar’s 'Finding Nemo 2' May Mean a Vast New Universe: The Human World or Other Ocean Depths
Despite the fact that "Thor: The Dark World" goes into production next month, not a whole lot is known about the film. However, things might be slowly coming into focus thanks to an interview with a stuntman … More »Will Thor Battle Elves in 'The Dark World'
Some of the best moments on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" featured the captives on the Satellite of Love riffing on bad movies that weren't bad movies at all. That is to say, they were bad, but they weren't … More »Compilation Movies Featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000
Somebody needs to get the memo to Rush Limbaugh that coincidences happen. In fact, the entire Bane/Bain coincidence that resulted in the revelation that Mr. Limbaugh by be suffering at least slightly from … More »A Lesson for Rush Limbaugh in the History of Unlikely Movie Coincidences
Debates have cooled recently over making a decided opinion on whether movies instigate behavior in society, or if movies are merely mirroring what's already happening. Any long overdue, satisfying answer … More »Bane in 'The Dark Knight Rises': Is He a Reflection or Template for a Worst Fear U.S. Terrorist?
A few weeks ago, Paramount delayed their upcoming "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" reboot, and rumors circulated that the studio was unhappy with the direction the project was headed. However, series co-creator … More »Kevin Eastman Discussed 'Ninja Turtles' Reboot
America's current favorite fascist authoritarian figure is currently poised to take up where he left off a few years ago. People hear the word fascist and they immediately think of Hitler, but you don't … More »The Dark Knight and Other Fascist Movie Heroes Embraced by Americans
The 21st century has become the Golden Age of Animation in Hollywood, but in one of those glorious contradictions that Hollywood does well none of the great animated features as of 2012 have been based … More »Live Action Comedy Films Based on Comic Strips
It looks like Pixar is going back to a familiar well for a future project, as Andrew Stanton will be returning to helm a sequel to "Finding Nemo." While it seems like yet another example of the studio … More »Andrew Stanton to Direct a Sequel to 'Finding Nemo'
The 2010 Chinese film "Wind Blast" (Xi Feng Lie) releases on a single-disc Blu-ray package featuring the story of a group of detectives on a mission to track down a murderer who escapes the city with his … More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Wind Blast’
Mental illness is apparently still up for grabs as fodder for comedy in a way that say, cancer or blindness, just really aren't anymore. Not to suggest that everything isn't up for making fun of, but a … More »Movies that Mine Comedy from Mental Disorders
Would the current titans of movie box office success be so without the assistance of some extremist guys with beards and their oppositional clones: extremist guys in suits using the Oval Office as their … More »The Rise of the Comic Book Movie as a Direct Effect of 9/11
The dark and brooding Australian eco-thriller and psychological drama "The Hunter" comes out on a single-disc Blu-ray package featuring a story based on Julia Leigh's acclaimed 1999 novel of the same title. … More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Hunter’ (2011)
Magnolia Pictures releases the 2011 dark comedy "God Bless America" on a single-disc Blu-ray package featuring the story of a terminally ill man who lets his gun loose to kill the most repellent members … More »Blu-ray Review: ‘God Bless America’
So many sides exist to the Selina Kyle character in the comic book world of Batman/The Dark Knight that it's made all movie and TV adaptations of her more than a little challenging. Selina, though, has … More »The Mystery of Selina Kyle as Catwoman in 'The Dark Knight Rises': Is Her Back Story Necessary?