Latest Deadpool Trailer Brings More of The Snark (and a lot of Colossus)
20th Century Fox released a Christmas trailer for its upcoming superhero(?) film, Deadpool. Starring Ryan Reynolds, this second trailer introduces…
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7 Villains in 2015 That Absolutely Got it Right (And 1 That Didn’t)
Every hero needs a villain and 2015 had many memorable bad guys to root for. From mobsters to robots, there were lots to choose from, and sometimes,…
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Concussion Review
Concussion is a 2015 biodrama about an accomplished pathologist who uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated…
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5 Times in 2015 A Character Sacrificed Themselves In Jaw-Dropping Ways (Major Spoilers)
Sometimes in a good story, the only way for others to make it through is if someone sacrifices themselves for the rest. This year saw lots of…
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15 Stunning Movie Trailers from 2015 That Totally Blew Our Minds
From superheroes to bear attacks, 2015 has been a great year for movie trailer lovers and while the industry is getting a wee bit too liberal with…
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CINEMA REMEMBERED: Home Alone and The TOMMY-GUN Moment
THIS WEEK: Home Alone (1990) A young boy is left behind while his family goes on Christmas Vacation. He also must defend the house against burglars.…
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9 Absolutely Ridiculous Action Moments from 2015 That Totally Brought The Awesome
The Transporter Refueled
Directed by Camille Delamarre
Ed Skrein takes over for Jason Statham in this fourth entry in the Transporter series, which…
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Christmas Vacation (1989) and the Cheap, Lying, No Good, Rotten Moment
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a 1989 holiday comedy about the a determined father trying to have the best possible family Christmas he can…
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Bad Santa (2003) and the Learn To Stand Up For Yourself Moment
The One-Line Summary: Willie T. Stokes (Billy Bob Thornton) is a depressed, alcoholic thief who works only one time a year in department stores as a…
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We’re Cursing the Gods of Egypt in Trailer # 2
Film: Gods of Egypt
What We Know So Far: The plot centers around the Egyptian god of darkness Set assuming the throne of Egypt while a mortal man…
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Scrooged (1988) and the You’re Not A Worm Feast You’re A Hallucination Moment
The One-Line Summary: Miserly, cynical television executive Frank Cross (Bill Murray) sees Christmas as a chance to make money, persuading the network…
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Book Review: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Book: A Christmas Carol
Published: 1843
Author: Charles Dickens. Dickens' novella was immediately embraced by the public and critics alike. In 1843,…
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Maggie Review
Maggie is a 2015 post-apocalyptic horror movie about a father dealing with the a choice he must make about his teenage daughter.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the Help Me, I’m Feeling Moment
The One-Line Summary: Nestled inside a snowflake live the Whos of Whoville, a happy people who love celebrating Christmas, though high above in the…
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‘Sarah’s Key’ (2010) Review – A Search for the Past Finds Hope for the…
Sarah’s Key is a story, well-told in film and book, by prize-winning French author Tatiana de Rosnay. It is a deep look into the hearts of two women,…
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A Muppet Christmas Carol and the Love is Gone Moment
The One-Line Summary: In 19th century London, Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) is faced with another Christmas holiday where he is expected to be of…
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2 Movies 1 Moment Battle: Christmas Tree Comedy
Elf: Buddy Decorates the Tree
The Moment: Buddy’s enthusiasm for Christmas is undeniable and he is determined to make everything festive for the…
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The Year Without a Santa Claus and the Snow Miser and Heat Miser Moment
The One-Line Summary: When Santa Claus (voiced by Mickey Rooney) catches a cold just weeks before Christmas, his doctor tells him maybe it's time to…
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Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens Review
Star Wars: The Force Awakes is the next chapter in the long-running science fiction saga where the forces of evil threaten the galaxy once again.
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CINEMA REMEMBERED: Christmas Vacation and The HOME ALONE Moment
THIS WEEK: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) The next Griswald family vacation isn’t a road trip - it’s the holidays . . . that go…
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Love Actually and the To Me, You Are Perfect Moment
The One-Line Summary: Whenever David (Hugh Grant) feels down, he thinks of Heathrow Airport and the arrival of passengers, welcomed by families and…
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Ana Mulvoy Ten Interview: The Actress and Star of The Girl in the Book Talks About Her Role in the…
Ana Mulvoy Ten is a talented young actress who works in both film and television. British-born, Mulvoy Ten gained attention while starring in the hit …
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By the Sea Review
Watching By the Sea is a lot like standing on the edge of a beautiful oceanside cliff. The view may be worth it but there's a worry it could all go…
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We’re Feeling Somewhat Sabatoged by the Star Trek Beyond (2016) Trailer
Film: Star Trek Beyond
What We Know So Far: The starship Enterprise comes under attack from a ferocious new enemy that destroys the ship and leaves…
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Surviving Christmas (2004) and the Caught in the Kitchen Moment
The One-Line Summary: Drew Latham (Ben Affleck), a millionaire advertising executive has never spent Christmas alone, but when his girlfriend Missy…
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We’ve Got Our Eyes On the Sky for the Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) Trailer
Film: Independence Day: Resurgence
What We Know So Far: Set 20 years after the events of the original, Earth faces the return of the invading alien…
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The Girl in the Book (2015) Review
The Girl in the Book is a 2015 drama about a young book editor who is forced to confront a troubling chapter from her past when a bestselling author…
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We’re (Mostly) Not Going Ape for The Legend of Tarzan Trailer
Film: The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
What We Know So Far: This adaptation of the famed Edgar Rice Burroughs character sees the titular hero (Alexander…
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Book Review: The Rest Of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
Book: The Rest Of Us Just Live Here
Published: 2015
Author: Patrick Ness is best known for his YA novels including the "Chaos Walking" trilogy and his…
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That Moment In About Last Night (1986): Love Feels Right Even When It Hurts
About Last Night is a 1986 romantic drama about a man and woman who meet and try to have a romantic affair, despite their personal problems and the…
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Women in Film: Inspired by the Classics: Audrey Hepburn & Emma Watson
Many actors have drawn inspiration from those that came before them, and even consciously modeled their work and career on actors from the past.…
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‘The BFG’ Teaser Trailer Sneak Peek
Film: The BFG (2016)
What We Know So Far: Inspired by the beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, this live-action adaptation follows the adventures…
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‘Creed’ (2015) Review
Leo Tolstoy wrote “The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” The new film by Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station) prove this true,…
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Youth (2015): Review
Youth is a 2015 drama about a retired orchestra conductor on holiday with his daughter and his film director best friend in the Alps when he receives…
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Book Review: Raise the Titanic by Clive Cussler
Book: Raise the Titanic
Published: 1976
Author: Clive Cussler. Best known for the Dirk Pitt adventure series, Cussler has been writing since 1965.…
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The Good Dinosaur Review
In what is perhaps the single most inventive and intriguing opening in any film of recent memory, The Good Dinosaur starts with an inspiring idea.…
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Book Review: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Book: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Published: 2015
Author: Becky Albertalli ~ A clinical psychologist, Becky Albertalli has worked with many…
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‘Jem and the Holograms’ (2015) Review
It's not what you think might be the best way to describe Jem and Holograms, the latest from director Jon M. Chu. It not a cheesy cash grab attached…
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The Magnificent Seven and the We Deal In Lead, Friend Moment
The One-Line Summary: When a small Mexican village becomes the target of a ruthless bandit named Calvera (Eli Wallach), who regularly steals their…
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CINEMA REMEMBERED: Under the Skin and The STEP INTO THE VOID Moment
THIS WEEK: Under the Skin (2014) A mysterious alien on a curious mission seeks out and seduces innocent men.
HOW IT STARTS: A man expecting some fun…
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2 Movies 1 Moment Battle: A Very Bad Kid
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Director: Mel Stuart Stars: Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum
Summary: Five incredibly…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the Captain America: Civil War Trailer
Film: Captain America: Civil War (2016)
What We Know So Far: Taking place after the events of The Avenger’s Age of Ultron (2015), the team comes under…
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Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs and the Raining Hamburgers Moment
The One-Line Summary: Flint Lockwood (Bill Hader), a young eccentric inventor living in a small town called Swallow Falls on a tiny island in the…
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Book Review: Watership Down by Richard Adams
Book: Watership Down
Published: 1972
Author: Richard Adams.
Born in 1920 in England, Adams didn't begin writing until after his service in World…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the London Has Fallen Trailer
The Film: London Has Fallen (2016)
What We Know So Far: A sequel to Olympus Has Fallen (2013), London Has Fallen sees United States President Asher…
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Criminal Activities (2015): Travolta Lost in Mediocrity
John Travolta is fun to watch. Let's get that out of the way. He steadfastly refuses to accept that time is a thing and has affect on all things…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the Moonwalkers Trailer
Film: Moonwalkers (2015)
What We Know So Far: A persistent rumor has been floating around for decades about how the United States moon landings are…
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A 2 Movies 1 Moment Battle: Caught In Their Underwear
The Challengers
Director: Drew Goddard
Writers: Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard
Stars: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison
Summary:…
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Korean Film Series: Seven Days (2007): A Mother’s Courage
A lawyer named Yoo Ji-yeon (Kim Yun-jin), who has been winning cases at a 100% rate, is outstanding at her job, which has put her in the spotlight.…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in The Huntsman: Winters War Trailer
Film: The Huntsman: Winters War (2016)
What We Know So Far: A prequel and sequel of sorts to Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), this film adds…
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Under Siege and the Microwave Goes Boom Moment
The One-Line Summary: On the final voyage of the U.S.S. Missouri before being decommissioned, a helicopter lands with a musical band, an emcee,…
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Spectre (2015): Bond’s Greatest Villain is Nostalgia
Bond films are an odd sort, and to be sure, the very definition of repetitive. But what isn't in entertainment? The persistence of Bond has nothing to…
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Death Becomes Her and the I’m A Girl Moment
The One-Line Summary: After writer Helen Sharp (Goldie Hawn) – who lost her fiancé and plastic surgeon Ernest Menville (Bruce Willis) to rival and…
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CINEMA REMEMBERED: True Romance and The CALL GIRL WITH A HEART Moment
THIS WEEK: True Romance (1993) A loner meets the girl of his dreams under unlikely circumstances and gets caught up in a vicious criminal underworld.…
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2 Movies 1 Moment: Lost At Sea
Thinking of taking a lovely ocean cruise? Well as fun as they are, the open sea is not always a welcome place. The movies love to put people out on…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the Finding Dory Trailer
Film: Finding Dory (2016)
What We Know So Far
A direct sequel to Finding Nemo (2003), this new adventure from Pixar Animation Studios focuses on the…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the Chi-Raq Trailer
Film: Chi-Raq
What We Know So Far: A group of women in Chicago’s South Side rise up against the increasing amount of gun violence happening in their…
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That Moment In 13 Going On 30 (2004): Mistakes And No Regrets
REVIEW: When considering the premise for 13 Going On 30, much like any other body-switching themed film, one really only has one choice: take it at…
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Women in Film: Lucille Ball and The Redhead Revolution
When the subject of comedy in the 1950s comes up, one usually thinks of it as a regular boys' club. Post-war America rested on traditional values with…
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American Gangster and the 20 Percent Moment
The One-Line Summary: In Harlem in the late 1960s, Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) takes over as a crime boss when his former mentor dies, making…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi Trailer
Film: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
What We Know So Far: Based on true events, this biographical account tells the story of six…
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‘Miss Potter’ (2006) and the Making the Happy Choice Moment
Film: Miss Potter (2006)
Summary: A spinster, who enjoys writing and illustrating stories for children, finds an unexpected romance, and deeper…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the Warcraft Trailer
Film: World of Warcraft (2016)
What We Know So Far: Based on the extremely popular video game World of Warcraft (2004), this film follows the origin…
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2 Movies 1 Moment James Bond Special: Using a Cool Gadget
As James Bond continues to thrill fans around the world with exciting adventures, the one constant that truly defines the master spy is the use of…
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Korean Film Series: The Beauty Inside (2015): The Real Face of Love
When he is 18 years old, Woo-jin (Woo-hee Chun) wakes up with a brand new face. This change in his appearance begins to happens every morning. One day…
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Bridge of Spies (2015): Tom Hanks Delivers in this Exciting Political Thriller
There is a remarkable moment early in the film when accused Soviet spy Rudolf Abel (Mark Rylance), a reserved and dignified man of very few words and…
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CINEMA REMEMBERED: Romeo + Juliet and The GAS STATION SHOOTOUT Moment
THIS WEEK: William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet (1996) Two star-crossed lovers from opposing feuding families risk their lives to be together.
HOW…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the By The Sea Trailer
Film: By The Sea
What We Know So Far: An American couple in the 1970s take a vacation in France, traveling about the country steadily growing apart…
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Great Character Moments: Stand With A Fist in Dances With Wolves (1990)
Character: Stands With A Fist Actor: Mary McDonnell Film: Dances with Wolves
Role: The white adopted daughter of Souix medicine man Kicking Bird,…
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The Last Witch Hunter (2015): Casts The Right Spell
Having the fate of the world left for one man to save is nothing new in movies, and perhaps isn't entirely as far-fetched or implausible as the trope…
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Ice Age and the That’s What You Do In A Herd Moment
The One-Line Summary: In prehistoric times, as an ice age begins to settle in, a massive migration of animals travel south, including Manfred (voiced…
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That Moment In Hellraiser (1987): Julia Unleashes A Horror Within
Hellraiser is a 1987 horror film about an unfaithful woman how encounter her former lover, now an undead zombie being chased by demons from hell.…
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Korean Film Series: Ode To My Father (2014): A Promise Fulfilled
During the Korean War, ten-year-old Deok-soo’s family lives in the North Hamgyong province in what is now present day North Korea. They hear news that…
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Ghoulies and the Mariska Hargitay Scream Queen Moment
The One-Line Summary: After nearly being sacrificed in a gruesome satanic ritual in which his own father attempts to kill him, Jonathon Graves (Peter…
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CINEMA REMEMBERED: Halloween and The STABBED TO A DOOR Moment
THIS WEEK: John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978): An escaped madman puts on a mask and stalks a babysitter in this legendary horror film that gave birth…
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2 Movies 1 Moment: Halloween Trick or Treating
Any good film that has Halloween in the story has to have a trick or treat scene and over the years, some great moments have come from this holiday…
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The Angry Red Planet and the King Kong’s Big Brother Moment
The One-Line Summary: When Rocketship MR-1, thought lost, suddenly returns from its mission as the first manned flight to Mars, the surviving crew of …
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Score Cut: Suspiria and the Suzy Goes to Class Moment
The Film: Suspiria (1977)
Composer: Goblin (Progressive Rock)
Summary: An American ballet student arrives in Germany to train at a prestigious school…
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Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark and the Under The Covers Moment
The One-Line Summary: Nine-year-old Sally (Bailee Madison) moves into a lavish but slightly rundown manor once owned by a famous painter who…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the Freaks of Nature Trailer
Film: Freaks of Nature
What We Know So Far: In the cozy town of Dilford, Ohio, U.S.A., humans, zombies and vampires live peacefully among each other…
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Creature From The Black Lagoon and the Kay Goes Swimming Moment
The One-Line Summary: After geologists working in the Amazon discover what appears to be a fossilized skeletal hand with webbed fingers, evidence…
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Bone Tomahawk (2015): A True Western Ride into Horror
In the American West, a reclusive clan of mud-caked, in-bred tribespeople called Troglodytes, who communicate in spectral, throaty laments engage…
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Firestarter and the Blocks Are Starting To Burn Moment
The One-Line Summary: After participating in a university experiment involving a drug called LOT-6, Andrew (David Keith) and Vicky (Heather Locklear)…
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Child’s Play and the How Do I Get Out Of This Body Moment
The One-Line Summary: Charles Lee Ray (Brad Dourif), a serial killer known by his alias "Chucky" is shot by a detective (Chris Sarandon) in a…
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Korean Film Series: Masquerade (2012): The Role of a King
Gwanghae (Lee Byung-hun), the 15th Joseon King from 1574-1641, tried to instill diplomacy by keeping neutral as the China's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the Ratchet and Clank Trailer
The Film: Ratchet and Clank (2016)
What We Know So Far: Based on the successful platforming video game series developed by Insomniac Games and…
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Bride of Frankenstein and the She’s Alive Moment
The One-Line Summary: The first sequel to Frankenstein (1931), The Bride of Frankenstein picks up where the previous left off, with Henry Frankenstein…
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CINEMA REMEMBERED: Pan’s Labyrinth and The CREEPY WINGED FAIRY Moment
THIS WEEK: Pan's Labyrinth (2006). Set in 1944 Spain, this dark and twisted fairy tale follows a little girl in a world at war. She escapes into a…
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Great Character Moments: Wilson Doubts Chuck in Cast Away (2000)
Character: Wilson
Actor: Wilson Sporting Goods Regulation Volleyball
Film: Cast Away
Role: A packaged Wilson Volleyball found washed ashore on a…
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The Green Inferno Review
The Green Inferno is a 2015 horror film about a group of activists who travel to the Amazon Rainforest and discover that nature has a very dark…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Theatrical Trailer
Film: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
What We Know So Far: Story details are scarce but it will take place some thirty years after the events…
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2 Movies 1 Moment: Possessed by a Demon
Mel’s Pick: The Exorcist (1973)
Film Summary: When twelve year old Regan (Linda Blair) starts behaving oddly her mother, Chris (Ellen Burstyn), is…
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Austin Powers in Goldmember and the English English Moment
The One-Line Summary: International man of mystery Austin Powers (Mike Myers) is back in action when his arch-nemesis Dr. Evil (Mike Myers) and Mini…
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That Sneak Peek Moment in the Race Trailer
Film: Race (2016)
What We Know So Far: A dramatization of the story behind track and field sensation, Jesse Owens and his rise to fame by fighting…
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The Walk Review
No matter the opinion of any Robert Zemeckis film, there is typically something special in every movie he makes. The visionary director has made a…
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Score Cut: Vertigo and the Rooftop Chase Moment
Film: Vertigo (1958)
Composer: Bernard Herrmann
Summary: A retired detective becomes obsessed with the wife of a friend when he witnesses some strange…
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CINEMA REMEMBERED: Day of the Dead and The ZOMBIE REMEMBERS Moment
THIS WEEK: Day of the Dead (1985) George A. Romero’s walking dead trilogy follows a group of survivors living in an underground military base.
HOW IT…
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2 Movies 1 Moment: There’s A Ghost in the House
Ghosts make for some great characters in moves because they can be scary and funny, depending on the story. Think how they were used for both in…
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The Final Girls (2015) Review
The Final Girls is a 2015 horror-comedy about a young girl who finds herself inside the horror movie her mother made years before.
There's a pretty…
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Pan (2015): Never Gets Off The Ground
The first question has to be why? Why does this movie exist? How much more can this character be squeezed dry for content? The sheer number of reboots…
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