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- The Fairy Movie Review
- Title: The Fairy Reviewed for Shockya by Harvey Karten Director: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy Screenwriter: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy Cast: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy, Philippe Martz, Vladimir Zorano, DestinĂ© M’Bikula Mayemba, Wilson Goma Cast: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Philippe Martz, Bruno Romy Screened at: Review 2, NYC, 2/7/12 Opens: February 24, 2012 No cinephile could possibly watch this movie without thinking of Jacques Tati (1908-82), a French director, who may well have been the inspiration for the Belgo-Canadian-French directors of “The Fairy.” Tati’s theme, like that portrayed by Buster Keaton, is that individual personality is warped by unfeeling organizations–which the principal characters try to...
- Arnold Schwarzenegger Joins Sylvester Stallone in The Tomb
- Arnold Schwarzenegger will star alongside Sylvester Stallone in the upcoming action-thriller ‘The Tomb,’ which will be directed by ‘The Rite’ helmer Mikael Hafstrom. The film, which was written by Miles Chapman, will be released by Summit Entertainment. It will begin shooting in spring 2012 in Louisiana. ‘The Tomb’ follows Stallone’s character, Ray Breslin, who is the world’s foremost authority on structural security. He has analyzed every high security prison, gaining a vast array of survival skills in the process. Ray’s ingenuity and knowledge are tested when he has to escape the master prison of his own design. Schwarzenegger will play Church, a complex inmate who fights to keep the prisoners...
- Dr. Dolittle: First Dog Writer Hired To Write Short Circuit Remake
- “Short Circuit” is a film that is an artifact of the 1980s. For people that grew up in the ’80s, the film is a childhood favorite, and Dimension Films is aiming at making it a classic for the kids growing up in the 21st century as well. The original “Short Circuit” film was risque at times, and this remake aims at being less so. For Dimension Films, this remake is going to be the beginning of a new series of films. According to the press release, Bob Weinstein said he is looking forward to “Short Circuit” to be their “next family franchise.” According to Slash Film, Dimension Films wants to...
- Stars Of The Three Stooges To Headline Daytona 500
- “The Three Stooges” stars Jane Lynch and Kate Upton will act as Grand Marshals for the Daytona 500, NASCAR’S most prestigious race. The stars who will play Larry, Moe and Curly–Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, and Will Sasso–will start the proceedings by delivering the green flag. The star-studded event will take place Sunday, Feb. 26 on FOX at 1 p.m. ET. “We look forward to Jane and Kate’s participation in the pre-race ceremonies, adding to the star power of NASCAR’s biggest and richest race of the year,” said Joie Chitwood III, Daytona International Speedway President. “Also, the thousands of race fans in attendance and the millions more watching on FOX Sports...
- Taylor Swift, Viacom To Team Up For The Launch Of The Hunger Games Music Video
- Taylor Swift has already given her voice to the soundtrack of “The Hunger Games”; now, she’s going to be partnering with Viacom for what is being marketed as MTV’s “first global music video premiere,” according to Reuters. According to the article, the music video at the center of the premiere, Swift’s “Safe & Sound,” featuring the Civil Wars, will air Feb. 13. According to Van Toffler, the president of Viacom Music & Logo Group, the video is set to reach 600+ households worldwide. Toffler told TheWrap that Viacom has probably not premiered the music video of an artist on this scale before. “I’m not sure we’ve ever done a global...
- Blu-ray Review: The Dead
- Title: The Dead Directed by: Howard J. Ford and Jonathan Ford Starring: Rob Freeman, Prince David Oseia and David Dontoh Running time: 105 minutes, Rated R, Available on DVD In the near future, a virus is spreading throughout the world turning people into the walking dead. Lt. Brian Murphy (Freeman) survives a crash off the coast of Africa, and is determined to find his way home to his wife and daughter. He soon crosses paths with Sergeant Daniel Dembele (Osei) whose own village has been ravaged by zombies, but Daniel is certain his young son has survived. Together they trek across the African plains, taking down the reanimated dead until...
- What Could Happen After The Dark Knight Rises? L.A. Times Hero Complex Gives Some Ideas
- While everyone is looking forward to the final installment of Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” series, “The Dark Knight Rises,” one thing people will not be looking forward to is a world in which Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” universe will no longer be explored. With the prospect for Batman being rebooted almost immediately after “The Dark Knight Rises” (supposedly in 2014), it will be tough for anyone else to bring anything new to the franchise, at least in my book. To get everyone ready for the inevitable remakes, The L.A. Times’ Hero Complex has partnered with graphic artist Sean Hartter to create posters for 15 “what if” reboots for the “Batman” franchise. My...
- The Goon Movie Is Still Underway
- According to CinemaBlend, Paul Giamatti suggested to IFC during the Sundance Film Festival that the film adaptation of Eric Powell’s comic “The Goon” might not be getting made due to the lack of funds. “I have no idea what the hell happened,” he said in the interview. “I asked and no one knows. I guess they just ran out of money.” However, CinemaBlend has posted an update on “The Goon,” and it appears that Giamatti put his foot in his mouth. According to the update, Powell went to his website to tell the truth about the fate of the movie. According to Powell, the film is still in development and...
- The Hangover: Part 3 Could Be In Theaters In 2013, Stars Could Get Big Paychecks
- The last “Hangover” film didn’t get a great critical review–in fact, it was all but panned by critics. Usually, the general audience can give a film a bit of a pass, but audiences hated this film, too. So why is another “Hangover” getting made? Probably because of huge box-office returns. That can only be the reason why another installment is being made. Due to the fact that “The Hangover” franchise is a big money maker, the stars of the film–Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis–are vying for more money for their time and energy. According to Slash Film, the actors are wanting $15 million each. The article sites The...
- Win a Code To Watch The Human Centipede 2 Free On Sundance Now!
- The uncut version of Tom Six’s “The Human Centipede 2:Full Sequence” is currently available on SundanceNOW before the film is officially released on DVD next Tuesday (makes for a perfect Valentine’s Day gift, if your significant other loves shock and gore). In an effort to further promote the film, SundanceNOW is giving ShockYa four access codes to give away to four lucky winners. These codes are vouchers to watch the film free on SundanceNOW. Also, the four winners will receive a copy of the movie poster. To win the codes, ShockYa will hold a Twitter giveaway. Here are the rules: First, follow us @ShockYa. Make sure to @mention us the...
- Tyler Perry's Good Deeds Announces Good Deeds: Great Needs Initiative, Valentine’s Date Night Contest
- Tyler Perry’s newest film, “Good Deeds,” has announced a brand new initiative to support Covenant House, a non-profit organization that provides for homeless youth. The initiative, “Good Deeds: Great Needs,” will collect unused gift cards and donate all collected cards to Covenant House, a non-profit organization that provides for homeless youth. You can donate your unused gift cards through GiftCardGiver.com. Also, Lionsgate will make a financial donation to Covenant House for every share of the “Good Deeds” trailer. You can learn more and share information about Good Deeds:Great Needs, by going to gooddeedsgreatneeds.com. “Good Deeds” is also giving its fans the chance to win a Valentine’s Date Night. By going...
- Angelina Jolie Presenting at 84th Academy Awards
- Angelina Jolie has been added to the list of presenters at the 84th annual Academy Awards, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer have confirmed. The Oscar winner, who made her directorial and writing debut this year with ‘In the Land of Blood and Honey,’ joins already announced presenters Halle Berry, Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Lopez and the Academy Award-nominated cast of ‘Bridesmaids.’ The 84th Academy Awards, which will honor film achievements from 2011, will be telecast live on ABC on Sunday, February 26 at 8:30 pm EST/5:30 PST. It will be held at the Kodak Theatre from the Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles, and...
- New Video For The Dictator Released
- The Super Bowl spot for “The Dictator” gave viewers a good taste of what the newest movie starring Sacha Baron Cohen will be like, but for anyone that missed the spot, you can 1) watch it online, and 2) watch for the shorter spot, which is also below the post as well as on YouTube. Also, make sure to check out the official site for the Republic of Wadiya, the country which General Aladeen (Baron Cohen) lords over. You can visit the both the English and Wadiyan versions of the website here. This website shows the commitment Baron Cohen goes to when it comes to portraying his characters. The film,...
- Daily Video: Sh*t Adele Says
- Lately, everyone’s been making “Shit [insert group here] Says” videos, ranging from white girls, black girls, Indian girls, girls in general, black mothers, web designers, yogis, vegans, hipsters, cats…the list goes on (you can actually view a list at Mashable). Popdust has decided to get in on the meme craze with their own “People Say” video. Since they’re a music/pop-culture based site, theirs features Adele. According to Popdust, Adele seems to say a lot of funny and outrageous things in her interviews and on her blog, so they’ve decided to feature some of the things Adele might say and turn it into a viral 2 minutes and 39 second video....
- The Magic Of Hugo Featurette Gives Background On Film
- If you’re a fan of the film “Hugo,” you might want to know some of the behind-the-scenes goings-on that went into making the film, including learning more about Martin Scorsese’s point of view when it came to directing this movie. If you’re interested in how the film was made, then you might want to check out the featurette, “The Magic of Hugo.” You can view it on YouTube as well as embedded below the post. You can learn more about the film at its official website. You can also go to the film’s official Facebook page. “Hugo” is based on the New York Times bestseller “The Invention of Hugo Cabret.”...
The Road Will Be AWOLNATION's Friend For 2012
If you didn’t catch AWOLNATION on the road in 2011, you are in luck because the band has released a 2011 Tour Yearbook, which documents their year of touring. The clip features a remix of “Burn It Down” by Innerpartysystem, which can be downloaded for free via a Tweet to Download. AWOLNATION has also given you, Shockya readers, another chance to see them work their indie-electronic magic live. The Aaron Bruno fronted outfit will be performing at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Sunday, April 14th and 21st in Indio CA, alongside such artists as Radiohead, Noel Gallagher, Feist, Kasabian and The Shins. Prior to Coachella, AWOLNATION will be going...
New TV Spot for John Carter Hits the Web
Disney released this brand new international poster for the upcoming film “John Carter” by director Andrew Stanton and starring Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds, Dominic West, James Purefoy, Bryan Cranston, Polly Walker, Daryl Sabara, with Thomas Haden Church and Willem Dafoe. Synopsis: From Academy Award–winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”-a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is...
Oh Yeah, New Ghost Rider 2: Spirit Of Vengeance TV Spots
Check out the latest movie trailers for the upcoming film “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” aka Ghost Rider 2 by directors Mark Neveldine (Crank: High Voltage, Crank, Gamer) and Brian Taylor and starring Nicolas Cage (Drive Angry 3D, Trespass, The Croods), Violante Placido (The American, Sleepless), Idris Elba (Thor, The Big C), Ciaran Hinds (Above Suspicion: Deadly Intent, The Woman in Black) and Christopher Lambert (The Chauffeur, Highlander). Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Ghost Rider 2. Synopsis: As Johnny Blaze hides out in Eastern Europe, he is called upon to stop the devil, who is trying to take human form. Follow @Shockya on Twitter for the...
Batman Interrogates Bane in a Hilarious Dark Knight Rises Parody
Youtube user TheElEmEhShow posted this hilarious new spoof featuring Batman and Bane from the upcoming film “The Dark Knight Rises” by director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception, Memento) which stars Christian Bale (Batman Begins, Terminator Salvation, The 13 Women of Nanjing), Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada, Get Smart, Alice in Wonderland, The Silver Linings Playbook), Tom Hardy (Inception, RocknRolla, Bronson), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Elektra Luxx, 3rd Rock from the Sun), Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight, Se7en), Gary Oldman (The Professional, The Fifth Element) and Michael Caine (Cars 2, Gnomeo & Juliet, Inception, Harry Brown). Click Here to check out our Top 30 photo gallery from Dark...
Official Trailer For Exit Strategy Released
The official trailer for the upcoming independent urban comedy ‘Exit Strategy,’ directed by Michael Whitton, has been released by Ask Around Entertainment. The self-described laugh-out-loud un-romantic comedy is set to be released in limited release on February 10, 2012 for Valentine’s Day, at AMC Theaters Cherry Hill and Franklin Mills in the Philadelphia area. ‘Exit Strategy’ follows James, played by Jameel Saleem, who gets evicted from his apartment and moves in with his girlfriend of three months, Kim, portrayed by Kimelia Weathers. He quickly discovers that she’s everything he never wanted in a woman. So James enlists the help of his best friends Carvile, played by Quincy “Qdeezy” harris and...
Brand New Ghost Rider 2: Spirit Of Vengeance Featurette Arrives
Watch a brand new behind the scenes featurette for the upcoming film “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” aka Ghost Rider 2 by directors Mark Neveldine (Crank: High Voltage, Crank, Gamer) and Brian Taylor and starring Nicolas Cage (Drive Angry 3D, Trespass, The Croods), Violante Placido (The American, Sleepless), Idris Elba (Thor, The Big C), Ciaran Hinds (Above Suspicion: Deadly Intent, The Woman in Black) and Christopher Lambert (The Chauffeur, Highlander). Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Ghost Rider 2. Synopsis: As Johnny Blaze hides out in Eastern Europe, he is called upon to stop the devil, who is trying to take human form. Follow @Shockya on Twitter...
Optimus Prime Rises, Another Dark Knight Rises Trailer Mashup
Here’s yet another trailer mashup using vintage Transformers cartoons and the upcoming film “The Dark Knight Rises” by director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception, Memento) which stars Christian Bale (Batman Begins, Terminator Salvation, The 13 Women of Nanjing), Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada, Get Smart, Alice in Wonderland, The Silver Linings Playbook), Tom Hardy (Inception, RocknRolla, Bronson), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Elektra Luxx, 3rd Rock from the Sun), Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight, Se7en), Gary Oldman (The Professional, The Fifth Element) and Michael Caine (Cars 2, Gnomeo & Juliet, Inception, Harry Brown). Click Here to check out our Top 30 photo gallery from Dark Knight Rises. Synopsis:...
Daniel Radcliffe Falls Asleep In A New Woman in Black Clip
CBS Films just released this killer foreign movie poster for the upcoming film “The Woman in Black” by director James Watkins (Eden Lake) and starring Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II), Ciaran Hinds (John Carter of Mars, The Eclipse), Janet McTeer (Psychoville, Island, Roadkill) and Lucy May Barker. Synopsis: The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps (Radcliffe), who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence...
Condensed Sneak Peek Trailer for Snow White and the Huntsman
Here’s the latest sneak peek trailer for the upcoming film “Snow White and the Huntsman” by director Rupert Sanders and starring Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, On The Road, The Runaways), Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers, Thor, Red Dawn, The Cabin in the Woods), Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Prometheus), Ian McShane (Jack the Giant Killer, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), Sam Claflin, Bob Hoskins (Hook) and Ray Winstone (The Departed). Click Here to check out our Top 20 photo gallery from Snow White and the Huntsman. Synopsis: In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman (Hemsworth) ordered to take Snow White...
Little Nemo Rises, Another Dark Knight Rises Parody
Check out the latest trailer mashup featuring “Little Nemo” set to the trailer for the upcoming film “The Dark Knight Rises” by director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception, Memento) which stars Christian Bale (Batman Begins, Terminator Salvation, The 13 Women of Nanjing), Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada, Get Smart, Alice in Wonderland, The Silver Linings Playbook), Tom Hardy (Inception, RocknRolla, Bronson), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Elektra Luxx, 3rd Rock from the Sun), Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight, Se7en), Gary Oldman (The Professional, The Fifth Element) and Michael Caine (Cars 2, Gnomeo & Juliet, Inception, Harry Brown). Click Here to check out our Top 30 photo gallery from...
Far East Movement Puts The Jiggle In Jello
The recipe to make a successful party song doesn’t consist of a laundry list of ingredients. You should take a listen to LMFAO’s slew of hit singles to understand the simplicity of it. Despite the few track requirements, there are handfuls of party tunes that fail to accomplish the dapper duo’s mastery. Whether it be an unimpressive hook, unmemorable beats or choppy verses, these lackluster tracks are far from contagious. LMFAO triumphed over the competition in 2011, but Far East Movement may surpass the party kings in 2012 with their new single, “Jello”, featuring Rye Rye. The Los Angeles electro-hip hop group just released the official music video for “Jello”....
OMG, The Lego Dark Knight Rises is Epic
YouTube user Sumkid101 posted this new webisode “The Lego Dark Knight Rises” inspired by upcoming film “The Dark Knight Rises” by director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception, Memento) which stars Christian Bale (Batman Begins, Terminator Salvation, The 13 Women of Nanjing), Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada, Get Smart, Alice in Wonderland, The Silver Linings Playbook), Tom Hardy (Inception, RocknRolla, Bronson), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Elektra Luxx, 3rd Rock from the Sun), Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight, Se7en), Gary Oldman (The Professional, The Fifth Element) and Michael Caine (Cars 2, Gnomeo & Juliet, Inception, Harry Brown). Click Here to check out our Top 30 photo gallery from Dark...
Woo Hoo, A New Trailer for Snow White and the Huntsman
Watch the second official movie trailer for the upcoming film “Snow White and the Huntsman” by director Rupert Sanders and starring Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, On The Road, The Runaways), Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers, Thor, Red Dawn, The Cabin in the Woods), Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Prometheus), Ian McShane (Jack the Giant Killer, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), Sam Claflin, Bob Hoskins (Hook) and Ray Winstone (The Departed). Click Here to check out our Top 20 photo gallery from Snow White and the Huntsman. Synopsis: In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman (Hemsworth) ordered to take Snow White...
How to Make The Capitol's Springtime Soup from The Hunger Games
Learn how to make The Capitol’s springtime soup with The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook using this instructional video by Schemestresses. The upcoming film “The Hunger Games” stars Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Josh Hutcherson, Willow Shields, Woody Harrelson and Stanley Tucci. Click Here to check out our photo gallery from The Hunger Games. Synopsis: In a not-too-distant future, North America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated...
More Epic Dark Knight Rises Trailer Mashups Hit The Web
Watch the latest fan-made trailers and spoofs inspired by the upcoming film “The Dark Knight Rises” by director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception, Memento) which stars Christian Bale (Batman Begins, Terminator Salvation, The 13 Women of Nanjing), Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada, Get Smart, Alice in Wonderland, The Silver Linings Playbook), Tom Hardy (Inception, RocknRolla, Bronson), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Elektra Luxx, 3rd Rock from the Sun), Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight, Se7en), Gary Oldman (The Professional, The Fifth Element) and Michael Caine (Cars 2, Gnomeo & Juliet, Inception, Harry Brown). Click Here to check out our Top 30 photo gallery from Dark Knight Rises. Synopsis: Every...
Resident Evil 6 Official Debut Trailer
Capcom released the official debut trailer for “Resident Evil 6″ coming November 20, 2012 to Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Game Description: It has been ten years since the Raccoon City incident and the President of the United States has decided to reveal the truth behind what took place in the belief that it will curb the current resurgence in bioterrorist activity. Due to be by the President’s side is his personal friend and Raccoon City survivor, Leon S. Kennedy, but when the venue suffers a bioterrorist attack, Leon is forced to face a President transformed beyond recognition and make his hardest ever decision. At the same time, Bioterrorism Security...
Darksiders 2 Official Behind The Mask Death Rises Feature
THQ released the official behind the mask death rises feature for “Darksiders 2″ coming later this year to Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Game Description: Darksiders II follows the exploits of Death, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a weaving tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game. This epic journey propels Death through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother War, the horseman who was blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders. Featuring a dramatically larger world, full weapon and armor upgrade systems as well as bigger and more challenging dungeons and vast array of new...
Soul Calibur V Official Japanese TV Spot
Namco Bandai released the official japanese tv spot for “Soulcalibur V” coming January 31, 2012 to Xbox 360, and PS3. Game Description: SoulCalibur V picks up 17 years after the events of SoulCalibur IV with new heroes and returning warriors clashing in an epic showdown between good and evil. The tale of Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, unfolds as his family’s destiny intertwines with the Soul swords. Follow @Shockya on Twitter for the latest on “Soul Calibur V.” By Brent Butler
SSX Deadly Descents Official Uber Mondays Zoe Payne Trailer
EA released the official uber mondays zoe payne trailer for “SSX Deadly Descents” coming February 28, 2012 to Xbox 360, and PS3. Game Description: Redefining the franchise, SSX pits riders against both mountain and man. Players explore the story of a team who seek to be the first to descend the faces of the most treacherous mountain ranges on the planet. The team travels the world to face the worst that Mother Nature can throw at them. From the peaks of the Himalayas, where the air is so thin that riders have to descend through the death zone at breakneck speeds to keep from blacking out, to the solid ice...
Silent Hill HD Collection Official Konami Trailer
Konami released the official konami trailer for “Silent Hill HD Collection” coming March 6, 2012 to Xbox 360, and PS3. Game Description: Experience the horrors of Silent Hill all over again with this collection of Silent Hill 2 and 3, rendered in high-definition for the first time ever. SILENT HILL 2: You are back to the town of Silent Hill as James, a man who lost his wife several years earlier. One day, he receives a letter from his dead wife telling him to come back to Silent Hill, but what he finds there when he returns is nothing short of horrifying. SILENT HILL 3: The series’ trademark brand of...
Street Fighter X Tekken Official Tekken Characters Gameplay
Capcom released the official tekken characters gameplay “Street Fighters X Tekken” coming March 6, 2012 to Xbox 360, and PS3. Game Description: Two of the greatest fighting game franchises of all time face off in the first of two cross-over melee games that mix Street Fighter and Tekken characters. Street Fighter x Tekken makes history as fighters from these two bastions of the fighting genre come together for the very first time. Utilizing the same 2D viewpoint and technology that powered Street Fighter IV, this game allows for Tekken characters such as Kazuya Mishima and Nina Williams to make the transition into the Street Fighter universe having been re-imagined using...
Mass Effect 3 Official Writing the Story Dev Diary Video
EA released the official writing the story dev diary video for “Mass Effect 3″ coming March 6, 2012 to Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Game Description: In Mass Effect 3, an ancient alien race known only as Reapers, has launched an all-out invasion of the galaxy, leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the galaxy is on the verge of total annihilation, and you are the only one who can stop them. The price of failure is extinction. You, as Commander Shepard, must lead the counter assault to take it back. Only you can determine how events will play out, which planets you...
Ninja Gaiden 3 Official Multiplayer Gameplay Trailer
Tecmo released the official multiplayer gameplay trailer for “Ninja Gaiden 3″ coming March 20, 2011 to Xbox 360, and PS3. Game Description: Ninja Gaiden 3 offers for the first time a look at the world through Hayabusa’s eyes, showing what drives him to fight, and kill. At the center of the conflict this time around is a masked man whose motivations and goals are unclear. Through mysterious powers, he changes Hayabusa – and the lines between hero and villain, good and evil, are blurred forever. Featuring a new story, new gameplay and new modes, Ninja Gaiden 3 marks a new direction in this fan-favorite franchise. Team Ninja aims to change...
Total War Shogun 2 Fall of the Samurai Official Story Trailer
SEGA released the official story trailer for “Total War Shogun 2 Fall of the Samurai” coming March 2012 to PC. Game Description: An independent campaign for Total War: Shogun 2, the “Fall of The Samurai” campaign is based on the Gempei War, a conflict between six legendary clans of the Taira, Minamoto and Fujiwara families. The expansion explores the conflict between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan, 400 years after the events of the original game – a dramatic clash of traditional Samurai culture with the explosive power of modern weaponry. New on the scene will be America, Britain and France, whose arrival incites a...
EverQuest II Official Flight Wings Trailer
Sony relased the official foght wings trailer for “EverQuest II” coming February 8, 2011 to PC. Game Description: EverQuest II is a parallel online universe to the hugely successful gaming phenomenon EverQuest. Featuring breathtaking graphics and a vast, beautiful game world to explore, EverQuest II sets new standards in graphical realism as players are immersed in the game’s epic storyline with thousands of other players online. Players will encounter more than 160 unique creatures as they journey across the majestic landscape of rolling hills, lush forests and bustling cities. Thousands of new items, hundreds of magical new spells and unlimited adventure await all who enter the world of EverQuest II....
UFC Undisputed 3 The Epic Roster Video
THQ released the epic roster video for “UFC Undisputed 3″ coming February 14, 2012 to XBox 360, and PS3. Game Description: UFC Undisputed 3 is the 2012 installment in the critically acclaimed and best-selling mixed martial arts (MMA) video game franchise based on the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The game marks takes players inside the virtual Octagon with extensive focus on intense toe-to-toe combat, impressive visual presentation and significantly increased accessibility, including the introduction of PRIDE Mode, two new weight classes and an impressive playable roster of more than 150 UFC fighters. Follow @Shockya on Twitter for the latest on “UFC Undisputed 3.” By Brent Butler
Star Wars The Old Republic Official Rise of the Rakghouls Video
EA released the official rise of the rakghouls video for “Star Wars The Old Republic” available now for PC. Game Description: Set 300 years after the events in Knights of the Old Republic (and featuring some familiar faces), Star Wars: The Old Republic will put players on either side of a massive war between the Republic and the Empire. In Star Wars: The Old Republic, players will explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. Players can choose to play as Jedi, Sith, or a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, defining...
Binary Domain Official Bigger Than You Think Trailer
SEGA released the official bigger than you think trailer for “Binary Domain” coming February 28, 2012 to Xbox 360, and PS3. Game Description: Binary Domain puts players in the middle of a fast paced and intense battle for humanity in a robot-invaded 2080 Tokyo. Fighting through the derelict lower levels of the city, players control an international peace-keeping squad that soon starts to question their surroundings and the choices they make. Are the robots becoming more human, or are humans becoming more like machines? Follow @Shockya on Twitter for the latest on “Binary Domain” By Brent Butler
Final Fantasy XIII 2 Official Demo Trailer
Square Enix released the official demo trailer for “Final Fantasy XIII 2″ coming January 31, 2012 to Xbox 360, and PS3. Game Description: Cocoon — a utopia in the sky. Its inhabitants believed their world a paradise. Under the Sanctum’s rule, Cocoon had long known peace and prosperity. Mankind was blessed by its protectors, the benevolent fal’Cie, and believed that tranquil days would continue forever. Their tranquillity was shattered with the discovery of one hostile fal’Cie. The moment that fal’Cie from Pulse – the feared and detested lowerworld – awoke from its slumber, peace on Cocoon came to an end. Fal’Cie curse humans, turning them into magic-wielding servants. They become...
Call of Duty Elite DLC Season Announcement
Activision just announced the DLC Season for “Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3.” The DLC season for the Call of Duty’s from now on take place between January and October, the DLC comes first to Xbox live subscribers. In order to get the DLC you have to be a Call of Duty Elite premium member. Some of the DLC that will be released will not just be Mulitplayer maps but Special Ops Missions, new game modes and more. This is what Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing had to say about Call of Duty Elite and the DLC Season. The mammoth launch of Modern Warfare 3 and the breakout success...
All Time Low's Album Plus More for Pre-order
Have a laundry list of upcoming albums to purchase? Well, you can check off All Time Low’s Dirty Work once you pre-order the album now on iTunes and Amazon.
Your album list can get a little longer since All Time Low is saving you some money by offering a special deal on their latest album. Fans can head over to the Glamour Kill’s official website and choose from different variations of bundle packs of the new record, t-shirts, hoodies, and more.
The pre-order deal is just getting better. The alternative rock band will be signing autographs for fans who pre-purchase, Dirty Work and exclusive t-shorts at Hot Topic stores in select [...]
Choose the Final Four in the 'Do You Wanna be a Rock and Roll Star?' Contest
The next step for Rolling Stone’s “Do You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star?” contest has landed once again in your hands.
Sixteen acts became 8. The final 8 have gone into the studio to record 2 songs each with top producers and now those songs are available for stream on Rolling Stone’s official website.
After giving each band a fair shot and listening to their tunes, you can choose which band you think is worthiest to be on the cover of Rolling Stone and have an Atlantic Records contract.
You have till April 14th to make your selection. The final four groups will be announced at the [...]
Hop on Board with Volbeat's Music Video for 16 Dollars
Volbeat’s music video for “16 Dollars” resides ideally in the realm of the afterlife, either beyond hell, above heaven or somewhere between the two.
The video features a skull rider, who was just released from a state prison riding through the streets. More stimulating than the appearance of the actual rider is the images of the ominous night that engulfs him, which were created by Plasticikid. With a bit of help from computer graphics, the use of a blue-screen and the use of human beings, this music video captures both fictional and non-fictional scenes, causing a viewer to speculate if the rider is in fact dead or alive? That [...]
Interview: Slutever Can't Be Stopped
The second most significant step a band must take in achieving musical fame is choosing a catchy band name that will be well received and well remembered by an audience. The first step, which should be pretty obvious to all you music fans, is recording original tunes that will bring immediate attention to an up and coming group. To accomplish both of these tasks lays down a solid foundation of pavement for a band that is just beginning their journey. So, congratulations Slutever, your path is fresh and we can foresee several more layers of cement to be poured down in your future.
We have introduced this duo once before, [...]
Scala Powers Into America
Rock and choir are two words not typically placed side by side. After hearing the sounds of Scala, rock choir should be said more often.
The Belgian singing group includes over 200 women between the ages of 16 and 26 who are led by the classically trained Kolacny brothers, Steven and Stijn. The rock choir has become an international phenomenon and is brining their tunes to America with their self-titled U.S. debut.
Listeners can preview the album’s tracks via a widget. Versions of Radiohead’s “Creep,” the Foo Fighter’s “Everlong” and U2’s “With or Without You” can be heard on the widget. Fans can also see the band’s video [...]
There is Nothing Unwritten about Unwritten Law's Latest Album
Unwritten Law knows how to survive in the music industry. They stick to Darwin’s laws of evolution. The geek in all of us has to eventually come out. We chose now. The California quartet’s unique musical variations and their highly impressive adaption skills keep them afloat in a world, where outdated bands sink after a hit.
The resilient band has been signed to five different labels and experienced drug and alcohol addiction, but they still manage to churn out album after album and reprise their former glory, before trouble comes creeping back in.
Vocalist, Scott Russo, guitarist, Steve Morris, bassist, Pat “PK” Kim and drummer, Dylan Howard have created an [...]
Giveaway: Autographed Volbeat CD
An autographed copy of Volbeat’s album “Beyond Hell/Above Heaven” just arrived in our mailbox and we could send it your way, but it’s going to take a little work. The Danish metal band’s latest album debuted at #1 across Europe, hit #1 on CMJ’s Loud Rock chart, premiered in the top 10 of iTunes’ rock chart and was #5 on Revolver’s Magazine’s best albums list of 2010. Get the picture? Not only is this thing signed, but the contents are top notch, too!
Now that we’ve got you salivating, here’s how to get your hands on it. In honor of the album’s title, “Beyond Hell/ Above Heaven”, we want to hear [...]
Foo Fighters Stream Full Album
We love when bands stream their albums live before they drop. It is good publicity for the band and a great advantage for music fans. Positive vibes are all around.
The Foo Fighters are falling into this online trend and we could not be happier. The rock band has premiered their upcoming album, “Wasting Light”, on their official website. Fans can purchase the album on April 12th. So, this stream will kill solid time before it drops.
Check out the band’s trailer for their documentary film, “Foo Fighters Back and Forth”, on their official website as well. We are sure this trailer will just lure you right into the arms [...]
Duff Mckagan's Loaded Brings Back Classic Rock
The month of McKagan is here. Eagle Rock Entertainment will release Duff McKagan’s Loaded, The Taking, on vinyl April 12th and on CD April 19th.
With released tracks, “We Win” and “Fight On,” McKagan reminds us just how experienced he really is in all realms of the music industry. You can hear his musical talent from his days of Guns N’ Roses, of Velvet Revolver, and of Jane’s Addiction, as well as the those of his many other successful groups, in his tracks. It is skin deep with McKagan; none of that unconfident surface crap.
With McKagan as lead vocalist and guitarist, Jeff Rousse, the bassist, Mike Squires, the guitarist [...]
Jennifer Lopez talks about the judges' save
People Online has an interview “American Idol” host/radio personality Ryan Seacrest did with “Idol” judge Jennifer Lopez about the “Idol” judges save last Wednesday, which saved contestant Casey Abrams from the will of America to send him home.
Lopez said on Seacret’s radio show that she knew the decision to save Abrams would be seen as “radical”. “It was crazy. And we knew that it was kind of a radical decision because it was so early in the season,” she said.
She also went on to say that she’s doubted other decisions she and her fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler have made on the show, but all doubts [...]
Colbert Streams MOVITS! New Tunes
Politics and music. Who knew they could mix? Well, Stephen Colbert did.
Recently on The Colbert Report, he announced that MOVITS! new album, “Out Of My Head”, will be available for streaming on his website until April 5th, when the album officially drops.
There is no need to take the left or right side on this announcement. The Swedish music group is dead center; they are something everyone will enjoy.
Check out their tunes now!
by Lonnie Nemiroff
SUM 41's Screaming Bloody Murder Drops
Alternative fans rejoice because it is SUM 41 album drop out day. Yes, we made up our own holiday, but why hold back with SUM 41?
Screaming Bloody Murder has officially been released and is now available in stores and on iTunes. The album is also streaming on the band’s official website. Fans can commemorate Screaming Bloody Murder’s release by watching SUM 41 on Jimmy Kimmel Live on March 31st.
Welcome back SUM 41. We are glad our alternative rock throne is no longer vacant.
by Lonnie Nemiroff
Rev Theory's Wicked Wonderland Webisode Arrives
Finally, Rev Theory releases a webisode for one of our favorite tracks off their latest album, “Justice”. We love this song for several reasons: the Tim Burton-esque title, the brilliant guitar rifts and the powerhouse vocals. Can’t guess the tune yet? Well, it is “Wicked Wonderland.”
The webisode features the making of the track and explains the meaning behind the tune as well.
After checking out this clip, head over to the Hard Drive Live Tour website and purchase tickets to Rev Theory’s upcoming tour, which kicks off on April 13th in Broussard, LA.
by Lonnie Nemiroff
Giveaway Winner: Expanded Edition for Pearl Jam's VS.
We are drawing to a close on the contest to win an expanded edition of Pearl Jam’s legendary album, “VS.” The three-CD Pearl Jam set commemorates the band’s 20th anniversary and one lucky winner is now the owner of this celebratory edition.
We left this contest pretty open, since it is a bit difficult to ask a specific question of a band that has had such a vast impact on the world of music. You had the opportunity to tell us why you think Pearl Jam’s album, “VS.”, garnered such success. We read those responses thoroughly and thought J.A.’s response hit the nail on the head. ClichĂ©, but the [...]
Scream 4 Soundtrack Available To Pre-Order
With two more weeks to go until Ghostface makes his return to the big screen, the promotional material continues to pour in. Not only do we have four new photos, but information on the Scream 4 soundtrack, too.
First up, the stills. Clearly there’s going to be some romantic tension between Rory Culkin and Hayden Panettiere’s character or perhaps just a little teasing on Panettiere’s part as Culkin looks a little more in-the-moment in this first image. Second we’ve got a shot of Courteney Cox looking as though she’s attempting to evade the killer in that barn scene. There’s also a shot of Emma Roberts and Scream 4’s Billy Loomis lookalike, [...]
Arnold Schwarznegger to star as The Governator
First there was “Stripperella”, and now there’s “The Governator”. Yes, true believers, Stan Lee, the genius behind the “Spider-Man” comic book and “Stripperella” is launching a new cartoon called, of course, “The Governator” starring who else but the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The cartoon, which is expected to be out next year, is supposed to be a combination of all the things that makes Schwarznenegger a movie hero. “The word Governator combined two worlds: the world of politics and the movie world. And [this cartoon] brings everything together,” said Schwarzenegger to Entertainment Weekly. “It combines the governor, the Terminator, the bodybuilding world, the True Lies….”
The show will be, [...]
First glimpse of Adrianne Palicki in action as Wonder Woman
CinemaBlend has posted video and pictures of Adrianne Palicki during the filming of the show “Wonder Woman”. The pictures, originally posted at Bleeding Cool and Coming Soon, show Adrianne in action poses and doing behind-the-scenes stuff.
Both the video and pictures show that some serious alterations have been made to the Wonder Woman suit since the last time we saw it, which was in that official press picture. Perhaps someone read the blogosphere’s reaction to the suit, since the pants are now toned down and done in an actual stretchy fabric, stars have been placed down the sides of the pant legs, and the boots are now their traditional red [...]
Jennifer Lopez talks about the judges' save
People Online has an interview “American Idol” host/radio personality Ryan Seacrest did with “Idol” judge Jennifer Lopez about the “Idol” judges save last Wednesday, which saved contestant Casey Abrams from the will of America to send him home.
Lopez said on Seacret’s radio show that she knew the decision to save Abrams would be seen as “radical”. “It was crazy. And we knew that it was kind of a radical decision because it was so early in the season,” she said.
She also went on to say that she’s doubted other decisions she and her fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler have made on the show, but all doubts [...]
Justified Renewed for Third Season by FX
FX has renewed its hit series ‘Justified’ for a third season, tvguide.com is reporting. ‘Justified,’ which is based on the popular character Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens from Elmore Leonard’s novels Pronto and Riding the Rap, was met with critical acclaim after it debuted in March 2010. The drama series, which stars Timothy Olyphant as Raylan, had the network’s second-highest series premiere ever.
FX President and General Manager John Landgraf has said that ‘Justified,’ which has averaged 3.9 million viewers during its second season, “was a critically acclaimed hit series in its first season, but…has far surpassed our expectations this season.” He added that the show’s creator, Graham Yost, and [...]
Jack Osbourne to Honor Television Producer Mike Fleiss at the Realiy Rocks Expo
Executive producer Mike Fleiss will be honored with the Reality Rocks Humanitarian Award on Saturday, April 9 at the first annual Reality Rocks Expo. Jack Osbourne will present him with the award, which honors a person who both makes significant contributions to the reality television genre and strives to better society through humanitarian endeavors.
Fleiss is the founder of Next Entertainment, and has created and executive produced such shows as ‘The Bachelor,’ ‘The Bacheloreete’ and ‘Bachelor Pad.’ He will also be rewarded for his work with “Bachelor Gives Back,” which supports nonprofit organizations around the world. Osbourne will present the award, as Fleiss recently co-directed the documentary ‘God Bless Ozzy Osbourne,’ [...]
Christian Slater Returns to Television in Breaking In
Christian Slater is continuing to resurrect his career by appearing in his third television series in as many years, FOX’s ‘Breaking In,’ Sony Pictures has confirmed. The studio’s new half-hour comedy follows a high-tech security firm, Contra Security, that takes extreme measures to obtain clients. A team of highly skilled geniuses, working for a manipulative mastermind, does whatever it takes to sell its protection services.
Slater plays Oz, the leader of Contra Security, who has his team take away potential clients’ sense of security so that they feel the need to hire the firm. The rest of the team includes Melanie, played by Odette Yustman, who’s in charge of picking locks [...]
Mob Wives to premiere on VH1 April 17
First there were “Real Housewives”, then “Basketball Wives”, and now there’s “Mob Wives”.
According to the press release, VH1 will premiere a new ten-episode reality series called “Mob Wives” Sunday, April 17. The show, which will center around four women who grew up in and/or married someone with connections to New York’s mob world, will show how they grapple with their families’ past while trying to raise straight-arrow children and separate themselves from the crime world.
According to TWC’s President of Television Meryl Poster and EVP Original Programming and Production, VH1 Jeff Olde, the show will take viewers where most people haven’t gone.
“Reality is a young genre that continues [...]
The Amazing Race and Undercover Boss Both Renewed for Next Season
CBS will be bringing back its two hit Sunday night reality shows next year as the network has renewed both The Amazing Race’ and ‘Undercover Boss,’ Deadline.com is reporting. Both shows have pulled in significant numbers this season, which prompted the network to bring them both back.
The 7-time Emmy-winning ‘Amazing Race’ will air its 19th cycle next fall. It’s last fall premiere pulled in nearly 12 million viewers, and saw a three percent increase in the ever-important 18-49 demographic. Jerry Bruckheimer will serve as an executive producer again for the next season, along with Elise Doganieri, Jonathan Littman, Bertram van Munster and Mark Vertullo.
‘Undercover Boss,’ the highest-rated new show last [...]
Tom Hanks to Guest Star on 30 Rock
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks will make his first appearance on prime-time network television in over 25 years when he guest stars on the hit NBC sitcom ‘30 Rock,’ TVLine.com is reporting. Hanks made the announcement on March 25 when he tweeted the confirmed casting. Neither Hanks or NBC have released official details on what his role will be, or what his episode will be about.
Hanks’ last network television role was a 1983 multi-episode guest-starring arc on another hit NBC sitcom, ‘Family Ties,’ where he played Uncle Ned. But his major television role, which helped push him to fame, was the ABC sitcom ‘Bosom Buddies,’ which aired from 1980-82.
Hanks follows [...]
Fringe Renewed for Fourth Season
‘Fringe’ executive producer J.H. Wyman has confirmed that the cult classic series has been renewed for a fourth season, www.hollywoodreporter.com is reporting. He tweeted the news on March 24, saying “‘Fringe’ was picked up! Thanks Fringedom!”
The news comes after the FOX sci-fi series, which has been picked up for an entire 22-episode season, garnered an all-time series rating low with its last new episode; it pulled in just 3.6 million viewers for the March 18 episode, titled ‘Stowaway,’ a decline of 13 percent from the previous week.
‘Fringe’ has seen a significant decrease since its first season premiered in September 2008. While the show aired on the competitive Thursday night-line up [...]
FX show Lights Out cancelled
Even the show had critical acclaim and, as The Hollywood Reporter writes, “heavy internal support”, FX has decided to cancel the show “Lights Out” after only one season.
The show’s highest point as far as audience turnout was 1.5 million viewers during the pilot. Afterwards, however, the ratings just kept sliding downhill.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the news is far from shocking, seeing how open John Langraf, president FX was to talking about his disappointment. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in early March, Langraf said that the ratings problem with both this show and the recently cancelled
“Terriers” caused him great pain.
Langraf blames the ratings problem for [...]
Chris Brown apologizes for Good Morning America outburst
According to various sources including Entertainment Weekly, Chris Brown has released a statement apologizing for his outburst at “Good Morning America” yesterday.
The apology occurred on BET’s “106 and Park”. “First of all, I want to apologize to anyone who was startled in the office, or anybody who was offended or really looked, and [was] disappointed in my actions,…because I’m disappointed in my actions.” Brown said. Video of the apology is below.
He stated that he acted out merely to blow off steam concerning a question Robin Roberts asked him about the restraining order Rihanna had against him due to the 2009 assault. After the interview, Brown threw a cooler, [...]
Reality Stars to Appear at Reality Rocks Expo in LA
The official list of reality stars who will appear at the Inaugural Reality Rocks Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 9-10, 2011 has been announced by Bunim/Murray Productions. Some of those scheduled to appear at the Reality Rocks Expo, which is the only fan-based event that allows the public to meet stars and producers from their favorite reality shows, are Nick Cannon, Adrianne Curry, Christopher Knight, Audrina Patridge, DeAnna Pappas, Eric Roberts and Karina Smirnoff. They join other cast members and producers from such shows as ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians,’ ‘Married to Rock,’ ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘Survivor,’ ‘The Amazing Race’ and ‘The Real World,’ and from [...]
James Franco reacts to Bruce Vilanch's Oscar statements
More Oscar meltdown drama! Yesterday, Shockya reported that Oscar show writer Bruce Vilanch spoke to New York Magazine’s Vulture about what possibly went wrong with James Franco’s hosting performance, citing his busy schedule, possible nerves, and, basically, possibly being in too deep. Well, the other shoe has dropped now; Franco has taken to twitter to express his frustration with Vilanch’s comments.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the actor took to his Twitter to write: “Bruce, he let me down”, and tweeted a picture of he and Vilanch that he drew over, with the words,”James f—ed up the Oscars! Trust me, I know comedy. I mean, come on, I write for Bette [...]
Will Arnett, Ricky Gervais to Appear on The Office Season Finale
Will Arnett and Ricky Gervais have both been confirmed to appear on this season’s finale of ‘The Office,’ http://insidetv.ew.com is reporting. The May 19 finale will be the first time Arnett will guest-star on the hit NBC comedy series.
Gervias will reprise his role of manager David Brent from the original U.K. ‘Office’ for the second time this season on the American remake. The comedian let the news slip while he was doing an interview with BBC Radio 1 earlier this month.
Arnett, who is most well-known for his roles on ‘Arrested Development’ and ‘30 Rock,’ is a contender to replace Steve Carell on ‘The Office.’ His recent comedy series, FOX’s ‘Running [...]
Sundance 2012 Movie Review: Sleepwalk With Me
Title: Sleepwalk With Me Director: Mike Birbiglia and Seth Barrish Cast: Mike Birbiglia, Lauren Ambrose, Cristin Milioti, Aya Cash, Marylouise Burke, Loudon Wainwright III, James Rebhorn and Carol Kane Mike Birbiglia is a strange breed of comedian. He doesn’t really rely on punchlines and zingers but rather he takes the approach of storytelling. He has a great voice for storytelling, which translates into an engaging experience. His standup shows are hilarious. He’s one of the few alternative comedians that can tell a good story without delivering a lot of laughs. But when those laughs hit, they are full of impact. You can just tell that the stories he’s telling on...
Man on a Ledge Movie Review
Title: Man on a Ledge Summit Entertainment Director: Asger Leth Screenwriter: Pablo F. Fenjves Cast: Elizabeth Banks, Sam Worthington, Jamie Bell, Edward Burns, Kyra Sedgwick, Ed Harris, Anthony Mackie Screened at: AMC Empire, NYC, 1/24/12 Opens: January 27, 2012 As an action-adventure movie, “Man on a Ledge” succeeds only partly: by providing some tension when an ex-cop who has been convicted of the crime of stealing a $40 million diamond goes out on the ledge of New York’s Roosevelt Hotel 25 stories in the air. The trouble is that much of the action–particularly the busy goings-on across the street from which the title man on a ledge wants to distract...
Sundance 2012 Movie Review: Smashed
Title: Smashed Director: James Ponsoldt Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Octavia Spencer, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, Alcoholism is not a laughing matter. It’s a disease that effects millions of Americans and ruins many more lives. Dealing with this sensitive subject can be tricky but a sure-hand behind the camera can make it work. Sadly, in the newest film from filmmaker James Ponsoldt, “Smashed,” it deals with alcoholism in a quick and easy way, reaching for a strange tonal balance I don’t feel the film pulls off completely. But in saying that, there’s still a lot of good in this movie I can recommend but don’t expect it to...
DVD Review: The Woman
Title: The Woman Director: Lucky McKee (‘The Woods’) Starring: Sean Bridgers (TV’s ‘Deadwood’), Pollyanna McIntosh (‘Offspring’), Angela Bettis (‘Girl, Interrupted,’ TV’s ‘Carrie’) and Lauren Ashley Carter (‘The Prodigies’) People often think their actions benefit everyone, and don’t always think about the consequences will negatively affect those around them. This is one of the main themes in the new horror film ‘The Woman,’ which is now available on DVD. The movie’s director and co-writer, Lucky McKee, bravely showcased the evil and conniving acts of violence seemingly upstanding people take in the privacy of their own home. They enjoy unleashing terror on their innocent neighbors, claiming the torture will benefit them and...
Sundance 2012 Movie Review: Save The Date
Title: Save The Date Director: Michael Mohan Cast: Lizzy Caplin, Alison Brie, Martin Starr, Geoffrey Arend and Mark Webber During the Sundance Film Festival, there are many movies about a group of twenty-somethings coming to grips with their personal, professional or romantic lives, while at the same time trying to hold on to something that is completely child-like. This is a classic trope of movies you’ll find at Sundance. So what separates “Save The Date?” I mean, on the surface it has all of these things but what makes it stand out in my book is a certain level of charisma, sensitivity and sincerity. This wonderful film spouts an all-star...
DVD Review: Chillerama
Title: Chillerama Directed by: Adam Rifkin (Wadzilla), Tim Sullivan (I Was a Teenage Werebear), Adam Green (The Diary of Anne Frankenstein) and Joe Lynch (Zom-B-Movie) Starring: Ray Wise, Lin Shaye, Eric Roberts, Joel David Moore, Sean Paul Lockart, Kristina Klebe, Gabby West, Anton Troy and Richard Riehle Running time: 120 minutes, Unrated Three short films within a film that takes place at the last night at a drive-in movie theatre, where you can get entertained before you get raped by zombies. Wadzilla – Miles Munson is having a problem with his sperm count. His doctor prescribes him an experimental drug named Spermupermine that causes him to have agonizingly painful erections,...
Sundance 2012 Movie Review: Lay The Favorite
Title: Lay The Favorite Director: Stephen Frears Cast: Rebecca Hall, Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Laura Prepon, Joshua Jackson and Vince Vaughn Finding what you are good at is not always an easy thing. Sometimes people spend most of their lives drifting from place to place just to get a chance to try something they might be good at. But what happens when what you are good at is considered a crime in 49 states, but in one magical state, it’s a bonafide business. I’m talking about Nevada here. Once again, Stephen Frears explores notions of actions, choices and consequences. This time around he delivers a film that is heavy on...
Rampart Movie Review
Title: Rampart Director: Oren Moverman Screenwriter: James Ellroy, Oren Moverman Cast: Woody Harrelson, Robin Wright, Sigourney Weaver, Ice Cube, Ned Beatty, Cynthia Nixon, Anne Heche, Brie Larson Screened at: Review 1, NYC, 1/23/12 Opens: February 10, 2012 There’s really only one reason to see “Rampart, ” but it’s a good enough one–and that’s the awards-worthy performance of Woody Harrelson in the role of a dirty cop. The L.A.-based police drama that may well have been inspired by the Rodney King affair is murky–a downer with a plot that is repetitive, spinning on in a circular way to put us firmly into the mind of the rogue cop, Dave Brown (Woody...
Sundance 2012 Movie Review: Your Sister's Sister
Title: Your Sister’s Sister Director: Lynn Shelton Cast: Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass and Mike Birbiglia The word “mumblecore” gets thrown around a lot in describing a certain genre of movie that are aimed to… how should I put this… a hipster audience. I know, I know, I’m already throwing up bad “buzz” words but I think there’s a greater point here. “Mumblecore” movies reach out to people in their late 20s and early 30s and generally involve characters who mumble through their words or emotions, therefore the label, “mumblecore.” Most of the time, when these “buzz” words are used to describe something, I feel it lessens the impact...
The Grey Movie Review
Title: The Grey Directed By: Joe Carnahan Starring: Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo, James Badge Dale, Joe Anderson, Nonso Anozie, Dallas Roberts, Ben Bray Liam Neeson and director Joe Carnahan are back together again, but this time around, they’re working with material that’s far less fun than The A-Team. But less fun doesn’t make The Grey a bad movie. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Rather than turn The Grey into an utterly unrealistic survival adventure story, we get something far darker and, while it still has those handful of moments that make you think twice, it completely sells the severity of the situation. Neeson’s Ottway works for a...
Buzz Kill Movie Review
Title: Buzz Kill Director: Steven Kampmann (‘Stealing Home’) Starring: Daniel Raymont (TV’s ‘The Naked Brothers Band,’ ‘Smash’), Krysten Ritter (TV’s ‘Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23′) and Darrell Hammond People sometimes take drastic measure when trying to achieve their dreams, and surprisingly, through twists of fate, the acts can actually pay off. The new independent comedy ‘Buzz Kill,’ directed and co-written by actor Steven Kampmann, amusingly shows the extreme measure people take to carry out their professional goals. While those around down-on-his-luck Ray Wyatt view him as being immature and refusing to grow up, Ray thinks of himself as staying true to his dreams. ‘Buzz Kill’ follows Ray (played...
Sundance 2012 Movie Review: That's What She Said
Title: That’s What She Said Director: Carrie Preston Cast: Anne Heche, Marcia DeBonis, Alia Shawkat From the title alone, one would think that this would be a bad movie. The title entirely cliche, playing off a (somewhat) bad joke from the TV series, “The Office” circa 2005. An almost 7 year joke that was tired as soon as it was in the pop culture discussion. A joke that really only worked when the character Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell) would use it in an almost naive way. But what separates the good way the the joke is used in “The Office” and the title of this movie is that,...
Sundance 2012 Movie Review: Wrong
Title: Wrong Director: Quentin Dupieux Cast: Jack Plotnick, Eric Judor, Alexis Dziena, Steve Little, William Fichtner and Regan Burns Being absurd is almost always taken as a lark or gimmick when applied in movies. It automatically alienates audiences and leaves them uneasy with how the story is delivered. No one ever takes it seriously, but when done right, it can involve audiences, while at the same time giving them a good, heartfelt narrative. In the new film from French experimental filmmaker, Quentin Dupieux, “Wrong” embraces its absurdist nature and never apologizes for telling a story the way the director sees fit. It follows the story of Dolph Springer, a man...
Sundance 2012 Movie Review: For Ellen
Title: For Ellen Director: So Yong Kim Cast: Paul Dano, Jon Heder, Jena Malone and Margarita Levieva Sometimes a film is trying too hard to be interesting and insightful. Sometimes a film is trying too hard to be something else. Sometimes a film is trying too hard to make a point in an engaging way. In the case of the new film by filmmaker So Yong Kim, “For Ellen,” it just tries too hard with a gain a great sense of direction, movement or character, which is something I know the movie is trying too hard to strive for. “For Ellen” follows the story of Joby Taylor (Paul Dano), an...
Sundance 2012 Movie Review: Young & Wild
Title: Young & Wild Director: Marialy Rivas Cast: Alicia RodrĂguez, Aline Kuppenheim, MarĂa Gracia Omegna and Felipe Pinto I feel it’s really a hard (no pun intended) undertaking to accurately portray love and sex in a teenager’s life in movies. Some movies might take a more romantic route, while other’s would take a more “high school comedy” route, but in Chilean filmmaker Marialy Rivas’ new film, “Young & Wild,” shows love and sex in an intimate, albeit hyper, way. The hyperactivity serves as a teenager’s attention span, going from subject to subject in a, would be, random way. As the story unfolds that intimacy endears the audience to the main...
