Blu-ray Review: DUNE

Blu-ray Rating: 3/5

Since DUNE is an older film and everyone probably already has their mind made up about it, I will just be reviewing the Blu-ray set as a whole and not the film itself.

DUNE is a really fun film to talk about because people’s views on it are so incredibly polarizing. Despite this, a large cult following for David Lynch’s adaptation has grown in the past two decades since the film’s been released. Now the sci-fi classic is hitting on Blu-ray, and Kyle Maclachlan’s crazy haircut has never looked better. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: DUNE” →

Blu-ray Review: IT'S COMPLICATED

Blu-ray Rating: 2.5/5

This review will only cover the Blu-ray and it’s features, not the actual film itself. If you want to check out our review of the film, you can read Ronnie’s HERE.

This past Christmas was a very odd time for movies. Around that time this little independent movie called AVATAR took the world by storm, you may have heard of it. Despite the fact that AVATAR reigned supreme, many of the other films released still did extremely well. This was certainly the case for IT’S COMPLICATED, which competed against AVATAR starting on Christmas Day. Despite opening at #4, the film went on to be a major financial success, and earned over $200 million theatrically. A large part of its success may be because it is the more sensible choice for a date, which also rings true for the Blu-ray. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: IT'S COMPLICATED” →

Blu-ray Review: TRAFFIC

Blu-ray Rating: 2.5/5

Since this is an older film and most people probably already have their opinions on it, I will not be reviewing the actual film itself and instead review the Blu-ray set as a whole.

If anyone remembers the 2000 Academy Awards, they might remember a little film by Steven Soderbergh called TRAFFIC that took the ceremony by storm. Although the film didn’t end up winning Best Picture (neither did Soderbergh’s other film of 2000, ERIN BROCKOVICH), it did end up winning Best Director, Best Supporting Actor for Benicio Del Toro, Best Film Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay. But can a film that brought magic in 2000 do the same ten years later on its Blu-ray release? Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: TRAFFIC” →

GHOST RIDER sequel to ride without Nic Cage?

Many people may remember getting a sour taste (like a Warhead candy) from the GHOST RIDER movie. Although the film was generally disliked, it did go on to earn $230 million worldwide making a sequel very likely. Although we’ve been hearing rumblings about a GHOST RIDER sequel for a while, the updates we’re getting now are that Nicholas Cage, most likely will not be back for the sequel. Continue reading “GHOST RIDER sequel to ride without Nic Cage?” →

FINAL DESTINATION 5 gets its writer

THE FINAL DESTINATION wasn’t really a breath of fresh air to the franchise that was suffocating from some extensive Rube Goldberg machine of death. All the film did was recycle the exact same formula again, but with a new set of kids. The film did go on to be a major financial success, so there are people who go out to see these movies. Luckily for them, the fifth movie is going forward and now officially has a writer. Continue reading “FINAL DESTINATION 5 gets its writer” →

GATW Podcast Ep. 6: Guest – Texas Frightmare Weekend Founder Loyd Cryer

Is it Halloween yet? Because things got a little spooky on this week’s episode of our podcast. Oh yeah, it’s because Texas Frightmare Weekend starts on Friday and we had to get into the Horror mentality. What better way to do it than to have a discussion about the infamous genre and talk about our favorites with a guest or two.

Hit the break to check out the awesome episode and its synopsis. Continue reading “GATW Podcast Ep. 6: Guest – Texas Frightmare Weekend Founder Loyd Cryer” →

GATW Podcast Ep 5: DALLAS IFF

The Dallas International Film Festival is a pretty big deal for the DFW area. Last year it teamed up with AFI and was known under that banner, but now they’ve gone independent and pulled out all the stops. We’ve been covering the festival and giving you guys plenty of interviews to watch, and figured it would be a good idea to talk about some of the stuff showing there!

You can check out the episode synopsis and give the episode a listen, after the jump! Continue reading “GATW Podcast Ep 5: DALLAS IFF” →

James Bond's next outing has been suspended, SPECTRE possibly to blame

James Bond has been a favorite of mine since I was just a wee little guy, with the recent two incarnations starring Daniel Craig reaffirming my love for the series. Even though both films were major financial successes, and MGM assured us that the James Bond franchise would be okay despite their financial woes, it seems that isn’t entirely true. It now looks as if the next Bond feature has been suspended indefinitely.

This news comes to us through a press release put out by Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, which you can check out after the break. Continue reading “James Bond's next outing has been suspended, SPECTRE possibly to blame” →

DALLAS IFF 2010 Video Interview: Producer Adam Donaghey, Actor Matt Socia and Writer/Director Clay Liford (EARTHLING)

EARTHLING is a sci-fi film about a woman named Judith (Rebecca Spence) who begins to learn that life isn’t really what it has always seemed to be; and with the help of a young girl named Abby (Amelia Turner), she begins to learn some very shocking truths.

During the Dallas International Film Festival, I spoke with producer Adam Donaghey, star Matt Socia and writer/director/producer Clay Liford about the film. Socia talks a little about what it’s like having a day job and pursuing his dream of acting and Donaghey fills the shoes of LeVar Burton and tell us a little story about how important it is not to leave film footage in your car. Check out the interview after the break. Continue reading “DALLAS IFF 2010 Video Interview: Producer Adam Donaghey, Actor Matt Socia and Writer/Director Clay Liford (EARTHLING)” →

DALLAS IFF 2010 Video Interview: Actors Lou Taylor Pucci, Trevor Morgan, Jon Foster (BROTHERHOOD)

BROTHERHOOD is a film that swept not only my heart (as I pronounced in our SXSW Podcast), but also swept the Audience Award for a Narrative film at both SXSW and Dallas IFF. In the film, fraternity brothers must work together to get through one of the hardest and most trying events they’ve ever dealt with– a shot friend. But can they keep the brotherly love while trying to escape the consequences of their actions?

One of the biggest factors for BROTHERHOOD is its cast, who really take the film to the next level by providing astounding performances. Their chemistry in the film is only overshadowed by their real life chemistry, which was very apparent while I interviewed the three main stars Lou Taylor Pucci, Trevor Morgan and Jon Foster. As it turns out that all three of them happen to have been very close friends before shooting began. You can check out their chemistry yourself, after the break. Continue reading “DALLAS IFF 2010 Video Interview: Actors Lou Taylor Pucci, Trevor Morgan, Jon Foster (BROTHERHOOD)” →