Review: DUNKIRK is a masterpiece nightmare from a true artist By Matthew Martin| July 22, 2017 Movie Reviews Christopher Nolan's latest film is a must-see masterpiece of editing that tells a true story from World War II in a unique and disorienting way. Review: DUNKIRK is a masterpiece nightmare from a true artist By Matthew Martin| July 22, 2017 Movie Reviews Christopher Nolan's latest film is a must-see masterpiece of editing that tells a true story from World War II in a unique and disorienting way.
Review: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES completes the hat trick By Matthew Martin| July 16, 2017 Movie Reviews Let's dive into the history of the Planet of the Apes franchise, and be amazed at the once-in-a-lifetime talent that is Andy Serkis and his Caesar character. Review: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES completes the hat trick By Matthew Martin| July 16, 2017 Movie Reviews Let's dive into the history of the Planet of the Apes franchise, and be amazed at the once-in-a-lifetime talent that is Andy Serkis and his Caesar character.
Review: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING is the definitive take on the character By Matthew Martin| July 7, 2017 Movie Reviews After five movies of varying success, Spider-Man returns to cinemas, this time under the banner of the MCU. The result: Spidey has never been more perfectly realized. Review: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING is the definitive take on the character By Matthew Martin| July 7, 2017 Movie Reviews After five movies of varying success, Spider-Man returns to cinemas, this time under the banner of the MCU. The result: Spidey has never been more perfectly realized.
Your ultimate 2017 Fourth of July viewing experience! By Matthew Martin| July 2, 2017 Movie Blogs Grab some grilled meat, fire off multi-colored explosives and circle 'round your television sets; it's time for YOUR Fourth of July viewing guide for 2017! Your ultimate 2017 Fourth of July viewing experience! By Matthew Martin| July 2, 2017 Movie Blogs Grab some grilled meat, fire off multi-colored explosives and circle 'round your television sets; it's time for YOUR Fourth of July viewing guide for 2017!
Review: BABY DRIVER is a symphony of music, thrills, fun and action By Matthew Martin| June 28, 2017 Movie Reviews Baby Driver is a feast for the eyes and ears. Tightly written, brilliantly edited, and remarkably choreographed, it's a movie you'll want to watch over and over. Review: BABY DRIVER is a symphony of music, thrills, fun and action By Matthew Martin| June 28, 2017 Movie Reviews Baby Driver is a feast for the eyes and ears. Tightly written, brilliantly edited, and remarkably choreographed, it's a movie you'll want to watch over and over.
(Rambo) First Blood is still awesome, 35 years later By Matthew Martin| June 25, 2017 Movie Blogs Thirty-Five years after premiering, the often-imitated-never duplicated (Rambo) First Blood offers a surprising amount of depth for a so-called "action" movie... (Rambo) First Blood is still awesome, 35 years later By Matthew Martin| June 25, 2017 Movie Blogs Thirty-Five years after premiering, the often-imitated-never duplicated (Rambo) First Blood offers a surprising amount of depth for a so-called "action" movie...
DVD Review: The Autopsy of Jane Doe By Henry Higgins| June 21, 2017 DVD Reviews Henry reviews the first American movie from Troll Hunter director André Øvredal as The Autopsy of Jane Doe goes from 0-WEIRD with spine-chilling results. DVD Review: The Autopsy of Jane Doe By Henry Higgins| June 21, 2017 DVD Reviews Henry reviews the first American movie from Troll Hunter director André Øvredal as The Autopsy of Jane Doe goes from 0-WEIRD with spine-chilling results.
Review: CARS 3 is better than Cars 2…and that’s about it. By Matthew Martin| June 20, 2017 Movie Reviews Disney/Pixar's oft-maligned franchise is back. Does Cars 3 redeem the "average" first movie and "embarrassing" second film? We have the review... Review: CARS 3 is better than Cars 2…and that’s about it. By Matthew Martin| June 20, 2017 Movie Reviews Disney/Pixar's oft-maligned franchise is back. Does Cars 3 redeem the "average" first movie and "embarrassing" second film? We have the review...
Review: IT COMES AT NIGHT asks questions you won’t want to answer By Matthew Martin| June 13, 2017 Movie Reviews It Comes At Night offers a grim, real-world scenario where the struggle between doing what is "right" and what is "necessary" becomes horrifically blurred. Review: IT COMES AT NIGHT asks questions you won’t want to answer By Matthew Martin| June 13, 2017 Movie Reviews It Comes At Night offers a grim, real-world scenario where the struggle between doing what is "right" and what is "necessary" becomes horrifically blurred.
Review: THE MUMMY doesn’t just fail to launch a series; it just fails By Matthew Martin| June 11, 2017 Movie Reviews The Mummy is Universal Pictures debut film in their so-called "Dark Universe" that will bring together several classic "movie monsters." Unfortunately it sucks. Review: THE MUMMY doesn’t just fail to launch a series; it just fails By Matthew Martin| June 11, 2017 Movie Reviews The Mummy is Universal Pictures debut film in their so-called "Dark Universe" that will bring together several classic "movie monsters." Unfortunately it sucks.
So what REALLY happened in The Prestige…? By Matthew Martin| June 6, 2017 Movie Blogs As we await Chris Nolan's next masterpiece, the war film Dunkirk, let's look back on one of his greatest works: the mysterious and delightful film, The Prestige... So what REALLY happened in The Prestige…? By Matthew Martin| June 6, 2017 Movie Blogs As we await Chris Nolan's next masterpiece, the war film Dunkirk, let's look back on one of his greatest works: the mysterious and delightful film, The Prestige...
WONDER WOMAN is the DCEU’s best film yet; here’s ten reasons why By Matthew Martin| June 4, 2017 Movie Reviews DC needs a critical and fan favorite film to steady their feet in advance of this Fall's Justice League premier. Does Wonder Woman pull it off? We have the review... WONDER WOMAN is the DCEU’s best film yet; here’s ten reasons why By Matthew Martin| June 4, 2017 Movie Reviews DC needs a critical and fan favorite film to steady their feet in advance of this Fall's Justice League premier. Does Wonder Woman pull it off? We have the review...
Dark Crystal is still awesome, 35 years later… By Matthew Martin| May 25, 2017 Movie Blogs Our series, looking at great movies from 1982, continues with Jim Henson's brainchild: The fantasy, puppeted world of The Dark Crystal. Dark Crystal is still awesome, 35 years later… By Matthew Martin| May 25, 2017 Movie Blogs Our series, looking at great movies from 1982, continues with Jim Henson's brainchild: The fantasy, puppeted world of The Dark Crystal.
Review: ALIEN COVENANT is a flawed, fun film. By Matthew Martin| May 21, 2017 Movie Reviews Alien Covenant is both a sequel to Prometheus (and the middle part of a trilogy) and a prequel to Alien. It does one of those things better than the other however... Review: ALIEN COVENANT is a flawed, fun film. By Matthew Martin| May 21, 2017 Movie Reviews Alien Covenant is both a sequel to Prometheus (and the middle part of a trilogy) and a prequel to Alien. It does one of those things better than the other however...
The Star Wars “Special Editions” (what went wrong?) By Matthew Martin| May 19, 2017 Movie Blogs As we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Star Wars, let's examine the infamous "Special Editions" that added new scenes, effects, characters and more to the franchise. The Star Wars “Special Editions” (what went wrong?) By Matthew Martin| May 19, 2017 Movie Blogs As we celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Star Wars, let's examine the infamous "Special Editions" that added new scenes, effects, characters and more to the franchise.
Star Trek Phase II was nixed…thankfully By Matthew Martin| May 16, 2017 Movie Blogs As we reflect on 50+ years of Star Trek, let's look back on the show that never was: Star Trek Phase II... Star Trek Phase II was nixed…thankfully By Matthew Martin| May 16, 2017 Movie Blogs As we reflect on 50+ years of Star Trek, let's look back on the show that never was: Star Trek Phase II...
Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOLUME 2 is almost perfect By Matthew Martin| May 6, 2017 Movie Reviews Picking up right after the 2014 surprise hit, Volume Two takes the Guardians of the Galaxy into the risky realm of "character development." Does it pay off? Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOLUME 2 is almost perfect By Matthew Martin| May 6, 2017 Movie Reviews Picking up right after the 2014 surprise hit, Volume Two takes the Guardians of the Galaxy into the risky realm of "character development." Does it pay off?
Review: THE CIRCLE is a confused look at the darkside of a Hipster Utopia By Matthew Martin| May 2, 2017 Movie Reviews The Circle offers questions that have answers obvious to everyone but the movie's characters. For all the interesting ideas it raises, it seeks to resolve none of them. Review: THE CIRCLE is a confused look at the darkside of a Hipster Utopia By Matthew Martin| May 2, 2017 Movie Reviews The Circle offers questions that have answers obvious to everyone but the movie's characters. For all the interesting ideas it raises, it seeks to resolve none of them.
The Sword and the Sorcerer is still awesome, 35 years later… By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2017 Movie Blogs Our look-back on the great movies of 1982 continues this month with a forgotten fantasy epic. The Sword and the Sorcerer is not perfect, but it's a lot of fun! The Sword and the Sorcerer is still awesome, 35 years later… By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2017 Movie Blogs Our look-back on the great movies of 1982 continues this month with a forgotten fantasy epic. The Sword and the Sorcerer is not perfect, but it's a lot of fun!
Review: Phoenix Forgotten (lights, camera, nosebleeds!) By Matthew Martin| April 24, 2017 Movie Reviews Phoenix Forgotten tries to turn a wannabe UFO sighting into a wannabe Blair Witch Project. The result is a movie that neither frightens nor entertains. Review: Phoenix Forgotten (lights, camera, nosebleeds!) By Matthew Martin| April 24, 2017 Movie Reviews Phoenix Forgotten tries to turn a wannabe UFO sighting into a wannabe Blair Witch Project. The result is a movie that neither frightens nor entertains.
