A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, and Halloween. Once studios see profitability from a beloved horror movie they will more than likely attempt to cash in on sequels that will undoubtedly lose steam somewhere around the third film. Recently we have seen this with Saw (stopping after its seventh flick in 2010), and here with Paranormal Activity, which got its start in 2009. Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones tries very hard to break this curse. Despite rebuilding some faith after a feeble fourth entry, The Marked Ones holds back the franchise from the crucial revival it needs due to weak scares and little expansion in the mythology. Continue reading
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Walt Disney Studios Announces 2014 Movie Release Schedule
Walt Disney Pictures has just unveiled its behemoth of a movie slate for 2014. From titles from Captain America: The Winter Soldier to Into the Woods to Maleficent, there are a lot of big films to look forward to next year.
Find out what the House of Mouse has in store for 2014 after the jump. Continue reading
‘Thor: The Dark World’ Thunders its way on to DVD and Blu-Ray February 25; Digital HD Feb. 4
Thor: The Dark World‘s favorite step brothers, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston), have just been announced to arrive on home video February 25, with a special Digital 3D and HD release on February 4. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is pulling out all of the stops with a slew of special features, particularly in the anticipation for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Check out the details for the bonus features and the 3D Blu-ray cover art after the break. Continue reading
Top 10 Most Disappointing Movies of 2013
There were many promising films released this past year that unfortunately fell flat on their faces. This could be blamed on the marketing, sequalitis, the production, or poor direction. But anyway you look at, this list of 10 films left an empty place in my heart. What were once thought of as the most anticipated movies of 2013 sadly dissolved into something toxic. Read on to see the list of my biggest movie disappointments of 2013. Continue reading
16 Films You May Have Missed in 2013 Now Streaming on Netflix
We’re all busy people. Between work, school, going to the gym, crafting, or making time for family, going to the movies is a luxury we sometimes can’t afford. Luckily there is Netflix. With over hundreds of movies released each year, it can be hard to pick and choose which you want to spend your time and hard earned cash on. After the jump, check out a list of 16 films you may have missed in 2013 that you can now stream on Netflix. Continue reading
Now Available To Own: Don Jon and Dragon Ball Z
Empty your wallets and check your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available To Own for the week of December 31, 2013. Each week we run down new releases in movies, television series, and video games that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Not only that, we provide insights on some of the best deals on the Internets to keep your credit card from crying. On shelves this week, you can find titles such as Don Jon and Dragon Ball Z. Check out the complete list of new releases after the jump. Continue reading
Box Office Aftermath: Christmas Weekend is Won by Elves and Dwarves; 2013 in Review
Rounding out Christmas weekend, December 25-29, 2013, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug dominated over the competition again, leaving the box office battlefield victorious. Box Office Aftermath is an ongoing column dedicated to recapping the weekend’s total ticket sales. Each week, combatants enter the cinematic war zone, bloodthirsty for your cash. But there can only be one true winner. In Box Office Aftermath, we will take a look at the numbers, how previous contenders fared, and provide a brief analysis of the results.
‘Her’ Movie Review: An Incredibly Beautiful Story That Hits You Right in the Feels
One could easily define a relationship as the inclusion of another person into their life, good or bad, whether as a friend, relative, co-worker, or romantic companion. And that definition can easily be expanded to include pets, places, and even inanimate objects; queue Office Space printer sequence. Spike Jonze’s Her explores this unique gift humans are able to forge between other people, places, and things in one of the best, most beautifully told stories of the year. Continue reading
Box Office Battlefield Christmas Day Edition: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Wolf of Wall Street, Grudge Match, and More
The Christmas weekend warriors for December 25, 2013 includes The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Wolf of Wall Street, Grudge Match, 47 Ronin, and two limited releases. Box Office Battlefield is a recurring rundown of all the movie releases for the weekend. Every week, movie studios select candidates to enter the glorious battlefield for your hard-earned dollars. Box Office Battlefield is here to help you decide which movie(s) will take priority over the others.
Now Available To Own: Insidious: Chapter 2
Empty your wallets and check your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available To Own for the week of December 24, 2013. Each week we run down new releases in movies, television series, and video games that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Not only that, we provide insights on some of the best deals on the Internets to keep your credit card from crying. On shelves this week, you can find titles such as Insidious: Chapter 2. Check out the complete list of new releases after the jump. Continue reading









