Tron

Tron: Ares Review

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There's plenty of spectacle, but no heart at the centre of #TronAres. But the NIN original score is worth the price of admission.

Unsung Anniversaries #3: American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt

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For this week's Unsung Anniversaries, we go with a pretty deep cut to celebrate the 25th anniversary of American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt , and in the process talk a little bit about the history of 1980s movie making powerhouse Cannon Films, what happens when a franchise has to recast its lead, and why the film has two standout performances from cult acting icons that almost make it worth watching.

Films in Brief: 1/31/14

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Since mainstream new releases seem to have us singing the blues, here are a few neat classical and nostalgic options, with Cineplex continuing their annual Great Digital Film Festival and the TIFF Bell Lightbox showcasing the works of Paul Verhoeven and the unsung, pioneering African American filmmaker Oscar Micheaux.
TRON: Legacy - Jeff Bridges as CLU

TRON: Legacy Review

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I didn't really have any lofty hopes for TRON: Legacy . My generation missed the bandwagon for sci-fi action adventure movies that dominated theatres in the late 70s and early 80s. I was unburdened by childhood nostalgia, the only thing that had skewed my expectations about the film was the monstrous marketing campaign that Disney employed. This sequel - that nobody ever really asked for - is worth seeing, but only if you plan to watch it in 3D in a giant theatre with a killer sound system.
Fubar 2 - Terra Hazelton and Andy Sparacino

Interview
Terra Hazelton
& Andy Sparacino of Fubar 2

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We had a chance to chat with Terra Hazelton and Andy Sparacino, two of the stars of Fubar 2. Hazelton plays Trish, a strip club waitress with a heart of gold and Terry's love interest. Those familiar with the first Fubar film will know Sparacino ”” who played Terry and Dean's old friend and "party leader" Tron ”” a role that he reprises in the sequel. We talk Fubar 2, music, LARPing and World of Warcraft, and even have enough time to shotgun a few beers.