Ryan Reynolds has had some rough times in his career. Turn back the clock to just one year ago, and many would write off Reynolds as a mediocre actor and box office poison for any movie. He struggled to find a role that would suit his persona, and often times would just come off as bland with his performances. That all changed this year with the release of Deadpool, which received both critical acclaim and a prosperous box office run (still the second highest grossing R-rated film of all time). Not only was the film a success, but Reynolds truly came to…
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Matt Conway
Growing up a film and television fan in the wonderful state of Massachusetts, he grew a strong attachment to personal dramas. Teaming up his fandom for the world of entertainment along with his love of writing was just an all too natural fit for Matt. He can be often found at the local cineplex, eating at the local restaurants or playing basketball at any basketball court across Mass.
The team of Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg have begun to make a trend of bringing heartbreaking true events to life on the big screen. First was Lone Survivor, which followed a SEAL team’s deadly fight for escape on a mission. Then this Fall we had Deepwater Horizon, showing the heroism of men trapped on an oil rig during a spill. Now, the duo is back with Patriots Day, which recounts the deadly Boston Bombing as well as its aftermath. This is the first of two films capturing the events of the bombing, with David Gordon Green’s Stronger also set for release at some point. Check out the…
It’s no secret that Disney is reviving their classics with live action adaptations. So far, this trend has been quite successful for them. Not only was both Cinderella and Jungle Book well-received, but both made a healthy profit at the box office, which is spawning several other classics to be remade. The latest in this trend is Beauty and the Beast, which is still remembered as one of Disney’s best animated features. Starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in the main roles, this adaptation looks to deliver the magic that the original brought. Well, we have more of a taste with the latest trailer for the…
Last week we talked about Ghost in the Shell teaser, which featured a few fairly impressive shots that teased a trailer release. After the short wait, a trailer is finally here for the much-antacpiated anime adaptation. A new poster was also released: As someone unaware of the property, this trailer was fairly impressive. Any viewer will admittedly catch their eyes on the visuals, with the CGI looking seamless and each shot featuring impressive detail. The film is clearly creating an inventive world, and that’s always nice to see in a movie. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vctm5VD7qKQ As someone unaware of the property,…
Nic Cage is one of the most interesting talents working today. Almost willing to take on any project thrown his way, Cage has made a career off giving a sincere effort with every film. While he has had his fair share of stinkers recently, he has also starred in some classics, and even has an Oscar to his name. Cage’s latest low-budget project is Army of One, which may very well be his craziest project yet (which is saying something). Based on a true story, Cage plays an egotistical and eccentric man who is convinced he must capture Osama Bin…
Adam Sandler’s transition to Netflix has so far not been smooth sailing. Both The Ridiculous Six and The Do-Over looked surprisingly ok on paper, but the final products were both fairly awful. In both films, Sandler looked half-asleep, going from lackluster jokes to lame action setpieces without much effort. With the third entry of Sandler’s Netflix deal, he is moving to a producer role with True Memoirs of an International Assassin. Starring Kevin James, the film follows Sam Larson, a writer who crafts a novel about a deadly assassin and his missions. When the publisher labels the book as nonfiction, he is thrusted into a deadly…
Oscar season is like Christmas for film fans. So many studios prepare for the season, releasing their most promising films to contend for the much-coveted golden trophy. With all the speculation on what could win already starting, it’s a great time to see these movies finally hit theaters. One of the season’s major contenders is Moonlight, which has already become a critical darling from its festival run. The film follows Chiron, an African-American growing up in the rough streets of Miami. Told in three acts of childhood, adolescents, and adulthood, the film follows his journey of self-discovery. Thankfully living up…
Election day is here! Not only does that mean the constant refreshing of computer screens, but also people trying to spread the awareness for the election. The latest effort to get people to the pools is yet another celebrity video. It features Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, James Franco, Neil Patrick Harris, Julianne Moore, and Keegan Michael-Key. If you remember, about 2 months ago, these same celebrities came together for a video encouraging everyone NOT to vote for Donald Trump. Now, it seems, that the latest video is just asking everyone to get out and simply vote. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7STNrFjJhF0 It’s good…
Keeping in the Hollywood trend, yet another film has released a teaser to highlight the release of an upcoming trailer. That film is Ghost in the Shell, which has been one of the more-talked about releases for its controversial casting. Staring Scarlett Johansson, the film is based on an anime of the same name. Many were unhappy with Johansson’s casting because she is not an Asian actress, with many concluding it as another example of whitewashing. However, its still cool to have an anime like this be a major theatrical release, as the teaser highlights some impressive action. So far, the plot…
After the success of 2014’s The Lego Movie, I struggled with the concept of a Lego cinematic universe. Sure, that movie was fantastic and a lot of fun, but could Warner Brothers replicate that success again? Well, it turns out they might just have. The latest trailer for The Lego Batman Movie has it the internet, and its laugh out loud hilarious trailer. Check it out below, as well as the official plot synopsis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGQUKzSDhrg In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO® Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own…