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Film Review – The Ice Road

June 30th, 2021 | POSTED BY Allen Almachar

At this stage of his career, Liam Neeson seems content with making mid-level action thrillers. That’s not a bad thing, given that the genre has been dominated by superhero “event” films or franchise sequels for the better part of fifteen years. Seeing smaller, one-off actioners…

Film Review – The Commuter

January 11th, 2018 | POSTED BY Allen Almachar

The best kind of crime thrillers are those that present a moral dilemma and then puts the viewer in the position of having to choose a side. That’s what makes them so interesting – seeing characters in desperate situations having to compromise their beliefs as…

Film Review – Ghost in the Shell (2017)

April 3rd, 2017 | POSTED BY Allen Almachar

There was controversy surrounding the announcement of the new Ghost In the Shell (2017). Adapted from the 1995 Japanese anime (which was in turn adapted from the Japanese manga), the controversy involved the casting of Scarlett Johansson in the central role of the robotic cyborg,…

Film Review – Graceland

May 17th, 2013 | POSTED BY Allen Almachar

Ron Morales’s Graceland (2012) is a mostly effective thriller hailing from the Philippines. Being Filipino myself, I’m glad to see films from there making their way to the States, because at this point (at least in the mainstream) they are still few and far between.…

SXSW Interview – Megan Griffiths – Eden

April 30th, 2013 | POSTED BY Spencer Fornaciari

Spencer interviews director Megan Griffiths from the drama Eden at SXSW 2012. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes and YouTube. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here.

Interview – Maggie Grace/Mia Maestro – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2

November 15th, 2012 | POSTED BY Spencer Fornaciari

Spencer interviews actresses Maggie Grace and Mia Maestro from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

Film Review – Alex Cross

October 19th, 2012 | POSTED BY Nick Ahlers

Renowned playwright Tyler Perry has certainly carved out a Hollywood niche for himself these past few years. Between his incredibly successful turn in the Madea films (all of which he wrote and directed himself) and his myriad other movie and TV projects, he’s proven himself…

Film Review – Taken 2

October 5th, 2012 | POSTED BY Nick Ahlers

For those unfamiliar with the events of 2008’s Taken (and if this is the case, plan a sick day and rent it), Liam Neeson’s daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace), is kidnapped while on a trip to Paris, with the intention of being sold into prostitution. Once…

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