John Travolta: examining his recent straight to DVD movies

We check out the John Travolta films that have been bypassing cinemas over the past few years… The answer that rose from the depths of my coal-black, hell-bound soul was weirdly surprising. I grew up withCarrie,Grease,Look Whos Talkingand perhaps his best film, Brian De PalmasBlow Out. I also grew up with some of his clunkers, like theLook Whos Talkingsequels and 80s concept comedyThe Experts. Over those decades, his catalogue has defied explanation....

June 14, 2016 · 2 min · 362 words · Rachel Ellis

Kirby: Planet Robobot Review

Unique environments and powerful robot transformations keep the creative gears spinning in Kirby: Planet Robobot! Outside of the main story,Planet Robobotfeatures a few brief extra modes to round out the total experience. If you likedTriple Deluxe, then odds are youll find something to enjoy with this latest offering as well. Joe Jasko is a staff writer. Rating: 4 out of 5

June 14, 2016 · 1 min · 61 words · Henry King

The Timey-Wimey History Of Doctor Who Action Figures

In fact, there has been a long and very tumultuous history behind this aspect ofDoctor Whocollectibles. Lets hop aboard our TARDIS and head through a short, fragmented yet fascinating history ofDoctor WhoAction Figures. OtherDoctor Whoaction figures in this range included aCyberman, aDalek, and aTARDIS. The TARDIS was a particularly interesting piece of Denys Fisher/Mego-releasedDoctor Whomerchandise. Alongside the Denys Fisher/Mego line, it is worth noting that aTalking K-9was released by Polity in 1975....

June 14, 2016 · 1 min · 182 words · Taylor Stevens

De Palma: Behind the Documentary With Baumbach, Paltrow, and De Palma

However, the helmer only met Noah 20 years ago at a party. We all live downtown, so theres a proximity. This grew out of discussions we used to have at dinner over a period of years. Ad content continues below There was never any sort of formal creating of a movie, he continues. They basically made all these videos and put them away for a couple of years. Paltrow also recalled the impetus to explore De Palmas career in a filmic manner....

June 13, 2016 · 1 min · 212 words · Jessica Walters

James Wan interview: The Conjuring 2, Fast 7, Statham

It has that more impact, I think, as you have nothing else in your head. It is always been fascinating to me when directors use the same actors again and again. With Patrick Wilson I wondered if you signed some exclusive rights to use him!? [Laughs] And what more can a director ask for than great chemistry between the two leads. Well especially for us as such genre geeks! It just ties into that…...

June 13, 2016 · 1 min · 164 words · Debra Wang

Voltron Hero and Villain Talk The Legend

We speak with Josh Keaton and Neil Kaplan about becoming Shiro and Zarkon in Voltron Legendary Defender. DreamWorksVoltron Legendary Defenderhas no problem playing with the mythology ofVoltron. Sven, the oddly Norwegian pilot, famous for being sent to the medical planet, has become Shiro. We spoke with the actors behind these lead characters, Josh Keaton and Neil Kaplan. Shiro is basically the leader of the team. He pilots the Black Lion and hes a natural leader....

June 11, 2016 · 8 min · 1652 words · Cheryl Murillo

Orphan Black: Mitigation of Competition Review

The alpha female of Clone Club wins a high stakes game on this weeks episode of Orphan Black. ThisOrphan Blackreview contains spoilers. When Sara triggered Cosimas clever trap and drove a pencil through Rachels eye, Rachel lost everything. She lost her brilliance, her vision, her position, her health and her voice. This right here is the Rachel we met in Season 2. Now, with Kendra in her possession, Rachel can regain all the power she lost....

June 10, 2016 · 1 min · 193 words · Julie Perkins

The Importance of Stephen King’s Cell Movie

Of course, the book came out in 2006, so MySpace and Facebook were already on the rise. InCell, King asks what if it was them versus us? Oh, the outbreak is by far the most unique part of this grim zombie novel. Theyve also developed psychic powers, which they use to force unwanted groups of humans to commit suicide. Always, in the back of the writers mind, is the thought that perhaps the undead are right....

June 10, 2016 · 2 min · 379 words · Brandon Best

What you need to make a one-actor movie work

The film has only been remembered through a quiet appreciation of it that has grown over the years. Other actors considered for the role included Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Cruise. Would they have been able to keep us interested throughout with their charisma? Wondering how on earth he got to that stage drives the narrative and provides all the tension we need. The film wriggles around its own predicament, even as Franco wriggles under his rock....

June 10, 2016 · 1 min · 139 words · Mark Griffith

Charles Roven Talks The Evolution of the Warcraft Movie and More

It was afterSource Codethat we became engaged. I havent played the game myself, but Im curious about using the game as a reference point. With Lord of the Rings, you have Tolkiens books. We then developed a script with Sam Raimi. Sam took another movie and we went off in a different direction. Chuck Leavitt wrote that script based on the source material that Blizzard gave us. How did you know he could handle the long haul of doing an FX-driven movie like this?...

June 9, 2016 · 2 min · 298 words · Robert Jackson

Patrick Wilson on Coming Back for The Conjuring 2

Den of Geek: This is a very scary film. I think I actually liked it better than the first one. Patrick Wilson: Really? Ad content continues below I think you were just able to delve into some different areas… Its so hard for me to separate the two. Its nice to hear. Not that you attempt to outdo yourself, but you do attempt to dig deeper. Its kind of unusual for the good guys to recur in horror films....

June 9, 2016 · 4 min · 662 words · Steven Santos

Sailor Moon Crystal Act 35 Review: Infinity 9 – Infinite Labyrinth 2

The full extent of Professor Tomoe’s crazy makes itself known to all! And it’s all here in the latest Sailor Moon Crystal. ThisSailor Moon Crystalreview contains spoilers. Shes also got a hold on the Chibi-Usa situation by guarding her soul. I continue to be impressed by Hotarus strength of will. He is crazy as a shithouse rat. Ad content continues below Tomoes backstory here clears up a few things besides his true nature....

June 9, 2016 · 3 min · 464 words · Amy Sosa

The Americans Season 4 Finale Review: Persona Non Grata

The Americans Season 4 finale was an excellent capper for the season. Last years was actually pretty great though still a marginal step down from the season itself. Two of the biggest questions Persona Non Grata raises go unanswered. The lack of resolution should be frustrating and it should be the mark of a bad finale. Persona Non Grata is a fantastic, near-perfect finale. Partly because of the sheer emotional devastation its capable of wreaking and partlybecauseof that lack of resolution....

June 9, 2016 · 3 min · 561 words · Stephen Holloway