Billions: Boasts and Rails Review

Billions remains a typical pay cable drama albeit with moments of unexpected excellence in its eighth episode. Or again: to laugh or whatever. On that front, its beyond time to giveBillionssome credit. In its 8th episode,Billionsis what it is: an average to above average pay cable show. Hes tried to communicate just much he hates Wendy working there previously and all the explanations have felt shallow. He hates Bobby Axelrod, of course....

March 14, 2016 · 3 min · 433 words · David Lowe

Shameless: A Yurt of One’s Own Review

Fiona is faced with a major decision while Frank goes on a spiritual journey. Our review of the results… This Shameless review contains spoilers. So Fiona is getting married! And this is joyous news isnt it? Hell, this episode featured the return of poor, dumb, and terrible Gus. So, in a twisted way, hes the best of both worlds for her. Ad content continues below Nonetheless, I wouldnt get too used to Sean being around....

March 14, 2016 · 1 min · 212 words · Joseph Franklin

The Simpsons: The Marge-ian Chronicles Review

The Simpsons launch an out of this world episode by turning into the skid. ThisThe Simpsonsreview contains spoilers. The Simpsons: Season 27 Episode 16. The episode starts off briskly with a neighborly spat before taking its U-turn. This is also a hallmark of classicSimpsons. Ad content continues below But what can the Flanderses teach the Simpsons? Tonight Homer and Bart learn that theft adds flavor and enjoyment. They even test their theory....

March 14, 2016 · 3 min · 517 words · Norman Bailey

10 Cloverfield Lane Director Talks The Movie’s Secrets and Influences

First-time feature director Dan Trachtenberg speaks with us about 10 Cloverfield Lane, the Cloververse and more. That was the script that I had read, that was initially sent to me. I went in and pitched my take. Ad content continues below The script was always very intense. I spoke about really embracing that but still making it really fun and funny as well. When you laugh with them, you form such a strong connection with them....

March 13, 2016 · 4 min · 832 words · Matthew Vaughan

Fantastic Beasts & Harry Potter: What Have We Learned From J.K. Rowling’s New Stories?

It can be easy to overestimate the similarities between British and American cultures. After all, we both speak the same language (more or less). We are both western democratic superpowers with imperialist tendencies. Unfortunately, this is not reflected in Rowlings stories… Unfortuntately, Rowling seems to be ignorant of some big, problematic aspects of American history and present-day culture. Ad content continues below The appropriation of native cultures. Rowlings first story, Fourteenth-Seventeenth Century, delves into the history of wizards and witches within Americas indigineous populations....

March 11, 2016 · 2 min · 247 words · Robin Smith

Scandal: The Fish Rots From the Head Review

Our favorite Scandal showrunners were quick to fall back to their tasteless old habits. But maybe one or two of them have started to learn a new way of doing things. At the center of the episode was a new case for OPA. It was a low moment for Olivia and Quinn who readily backed her up. Ad content continues below Shockingly, Huck was more intrigued by Marcus discoveries. Finally, a softer side of Huck has come back into our graces and I am loving it....

March 11, 2016 · 2 min · 290 words · Angela Perez

The 100: Terms and Conditions Review

The 100 delivers one of its strongest episodes to date. Whose side do you choose? ThisThe 100review contains spoilers. Kane has been very clear in his support of working with the Grounders, not against them. Your feelings about his actions in this episode speaks a lot about whether youre Team Kane or Team Pike. Escalating the violence will only result in more bloodshed for both sides. So, yes, Im Team Kane....

March 11, 2016 · 2 min · 395 words · Jill Mcdonald

Dead Poets Society: why it works and how it happened

Perhaps the most beloved of Robin Williams' films. we look back at Dead Poets Society, and how it nearly fell apart. This piece contains spoilers for Dead Poets Society. In fact, a few other high profile critics also confessed to not being bowled over. And its a film that for many reasons is the most fondly remembered of Williams career. Dead Poets Society, after all, is a film that means a lot to a lot of people....

March 10, 2016 · 4 min · 817 words · John Clark

Eye in the Sky Review

She might get killed in the blowback, making the situation all the more complicated. As you’ve got the option to imagine, that quickly gets tiring. Surely, that was not the intention the filmmakers were going for. Eye in the Sky opens in select cities on Friday, March 11. Rating: 3 out of 5

March 10, 2016 · 1 min · 53 words · Kimberly Davis

Hap and Leonard: The Bottoms Review

ThisHap and Leonardreview contains spoilers. Or both, in the case of The Bottoms. This is a busy episode that covers a lot of ground, literally and figuratively. Yes, we know Hap and Leonard still have a bridge to find. If they locate the old iron bridge, theyll find the river. And if they find the river, theyre one step closer to locating the sunken treasure. This all seems easy enough in theory how hard could it be to find a river?...

March 10, 2016 · 3 min · 444 words · Gabriel Castaneda

Kung Fu Panda 3 directors interview: Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni

Alessandro Carloni:Yay! JYN:Yay, we made you cry, yay! Was there a deliberate attempt to push the emotional side this time? JYN:Oh yeah, I think we were trying to push all of it. But, because this feels like this big culmination of what Po envisions a Dragon Warrior to be. So, I think if youre on the journey with him, you know who he is. You know who hes trying to be....

March 10, 2016 · 8 min · 1671 words · Amanda Moyer

Movie merchandise, and how it’s giving away big spoilers

But over time, there are more and more plot details leaking out in advance of major blockbuster releases. Internet reportage is one thing, but toys are also built in from the pre-production level onwards. An inarguable turning point in the relationship between merchandisers and film production though was the promotion ofBatman Returns. Moviesin 2014, the gist of director Tim Burtons account was I think I upset McDonalds. Then again, its not a free-for-all....

March 10, 2016 · 1 min · 73 words · Steven Savage

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Review

Links claws come out in the remaster of this moody and essential Zelda adventure. Here is our review of Twilight Princess HD! Maneuvering around the environments involves burrowing under fences or using Midnas help to leap up tall structures. you’re free to also use your wolf senses to unearth hidden treasures or other secrets buried underground. Buy all of your Legend of Zelda games, console bundles, and merch here! Youll also come across the occasional Miiverse stamp hidden in treasure chests that previously contained rupees....

March 10, 2016 · 1 min · 96 words · Zachary Allen