Creed Review
After almost four decades and five sequels, Creed might just be the first worthy successor to the original Rocky.
Michael B. Jordan
Geek Hard Podcast: Episode 271
On this episode we review Fantastic Four and talk with writer Michelle Lovretta about season one of Killjoys and Fan Expo organizer James Armstrong about the upcoming Toronto convention.
Fantastic Four Review: Pros and Cons
We break down the pros and cons of the latest big screen version of Fantastic Four.
That Awkward Moment Review
Although the bromantic comedy That Awkward Moment takes its name from a popular internet catchphrase, one can’t fault the filmmakers for choosing an inappropriate title. It’s certainly awkward, and it does have its moments.
Fruitvale Station Review
Despite some questionable narrative elements, the still powerful Fruitvale Station tells a tragic tale with one of the best performances in screen history from Michael B. Jordan. That's not hyperbole. His is the kind of performance that makes a decent film positively superlative.
Contest: See FRUITVALE STATION in TORONTO!
Enter for a chance to win one of ten pairs of passes to an advance screening of the already heavily talked about Fruitvale Station in Toronto on Wednesday, July 17th, courtesy of Dork Shelf and eOne Films!
This Week in DVD: 5/15/12
This week's a busy one at the video store, as we take a look at Chronicle, Hard Core Logo 2, a BBC remounting of Great Expectations, Rampart, Albert Nobbs, the first season of Hell on Wheels, Wrestlemania XXVIII, and a very brief, curt message about The Devil Inside.
Chronicle Review
Just one month after The Devil Inside seemingly ruined the found footage film for everyone, along comes Chronicle, a sci-fi tinged powerhouse of a movie that single-handedly saves the sub-genre to stand as quite possibly the best example of the format. Even more than the iconic Blair Witch Project and Cloverfield, Chronicle dares to tell a dark and bold story that actually feels painfully real and heartbreaking despite being somewhat of a superhero origin story.
Red Tails Review
It’s hard not to talk about the World War II action drama Red Tails without bringing up George Lucas. Making a fighter pilot film had always been a dream of the man whose greatest strength was filming dog fights in the skies. Lucas, who allegedly oversaw reshoots and worked a bit on the script, receives only a producer credit here, but he probably should’ve had a lot more input on this tale of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. It’s a film that has its heart in the right place and nothing but the best of intentions, but also one the cries out for some sort of real guidance to hold this debacle together.
