“Dark Skies” Review
Writer/director Scott Stewart’s previous directorial efforts with Legion and Priest were sub-par to say the least. You can tell he really wants to make some cool supernatural films but was
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“Terminator Genisys” Review
The Terminator franchise has reached a point of no return. After the thrilling neo-noir elements of the first film and the spectacular action bonanza of its sequel, the series has not progressed
“The Divergent Series: Insurgent” Review
If you’re familiar with the current crop of young adult novels turned movie franchises, you may find yourself with a bit of Deja vu while watching Insurgent. Didn’t I just
“Tomorrowland” Review
The overall message of Tomorrowland is that it’s easy to tear down, but more impressive to build something in its place. If only the movie could take its own advice about
“Robot Carnival” (Discotek Release) Review
Robot Carnival acts as a deluxe sampler for the best of Japanese animation. Developed by some of the freshest talent of the late-80’s – most being animators just starting to direct – it’s
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” Review
As the grand finale to Marvel’s second phase of their cinematic universe, the Avengers sequel aims to cram as much content as it can to deliver the biggest of bangs. But even
“Chappie” Review
Director Neil Blomkamp seems to be stuck in a time loop. While he initially displayed fresh talent with his 2009 sci-fi hit District 9, he fumbled with Elysium in 2013. Both
“Ex Machina” Review
There’s a strange gentleness and a warmth to something as dark and unsettling as Ex Machina. A man sits behind glass and watches as a female robot cautiously enters into
“Extraterrestrial” (2014) Review
Movie aliens tend to greet Earthlings with either open arms or open mouths. If they’re not trying to meet, they want to eat. Or, in the case of District 9
“Space Station 76” Review
The awkward indie comedy scene need not be relegated to the hipster landscape. ‘Space Station 76’ defies that sub-genre by injecting a similar writing tone into the setting of an isolated