Film: Annie Starring: Quvenzhané Wallis, Jamie Foxx Directed by: Will Gluck In a year riddled with horrible misfires and unnecessary sequels, it’s a little shocking that the worst film of all is a remake of a musical that has long been thought to be timeless. Will Gluck has delivered the updated version of Annie no […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Annie’ May Be The Worst Film Of The Year
December 19th, 2014 
James Shotwell 
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Anna Kendrick Sings Us Through An Emotional ‘The Last 5 Years’ Trailer
December 9th, 2014 Tyler Hanan We’re all excited for Pitch Perfect 2, but that sequel wasn’t the only outcome of 2012’s surprise hit. Though the delightful Anna Kendrick‘s singing credentials were well established – the actress was nominated for a Tony award at 13 for her role in 1998’s High Society – Pitch Perfect made her singing a bankable commodity. So, sprinkled in with […]
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Fat Mike (NOFX) To Debut New Punk Musical, ‘Home Street Home’
December 5th, 2014 Ryan Kappy Legendary punk frontman Fat Mike, of NOFX, is embarking on a rather ambitious endeavor next year: bringing punk rock to the stage. This will be done in the form of a musical called Home Street Home, with a soundtrack coming out on February 10 via Fat Wreck Chords. All this will be followed by a […]
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The First Trailer For ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Is Here!
November 20th, 2014 James Shotwell They’re back, Pitches. The first trailer for Pitch Perfect 2 has found its way online ahead of the film’s May 15, 2015 release. The film stars Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson, along with a supporting cast of familiar faces and newcomers with a healthy amount of star power. The story revolves around the senior year […]
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New ‘Into The Woods’ Trailer Reveals The Film Is A Musical
November 6th, 2014 James Shotwell After a summer movie season spent promoting their forthcoming feature with the “I Wish” teaser, Disney has finally released a proper trailer for Into The Woods. You may have not known this prior to stopping on this page, but Into The Woods is a musical. The film, which is set for release in December, is […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Begin Again’
July 7th, 2014 James Shotwell Film: Begin Again Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Kiera Knightley Directed by: John Carney Using essentially the same set of skills that helped make Once an international success, John Carney has struck gold a second time by blending music and drama in Begin Again. Dan is an aging record label executive that has become disinterested in the […]
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‘Jersey Boys’ Trailer: Another Broadway Classic Attempts Big Screen Glory
April 17th, 2014 James Shotwell Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the upcoming big screen adaptation of the musical known as Jersey Boys. I am not sure anyone knew what to think when Clint Eastwood announced his next project would be the adaptation of globally acclaimed musical about The Four Seasons, but witnessing the first footage this evening […]
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R. Kelly Will Release Additional ‘Trapped In The Closet’ Chapters In 2014
December 4th, 2013 James Shotwell Thirty-three chapters and counting, R. Kelly‘s Trapped In The Closet series just won’t quit. Just days before the December 10 release of his new album, Black Panties, R. Kelly has announced plans to release new chapters of his Trapped In The Closet series through IFC in Spring 2014. A statement on IFC’s official site promises […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Frozen’
November 27th, 2013 James Shotwell Film: Frozen Starring: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel Directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee Studio: Disney Disney built a brand on lovable animations filled with humor and song, but over the last decade the singing aspect of their theatrical efforts has been tossed to the wayside in preference of more story-driven, computer-generated features. Tangled […]
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REVIEW: Dethklok – ‘The Doomstar Requiem: A Klok Opera’
November 20th, 2013 Ebony Richardson Artist: Dethklok Album: The Doomstar Requiem: A Klok Opera Genre: Death Metal Label: BS Records The Doomstar Requiem: A Klok Opera, unearths the raw and blistering beauty of extreme metal. The album narrative takes us on a hellride through the twisted tale of Dethklok guitarist Toki Wartooth’s abduction and the band’s mission to save him […]
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It’s Official: Tom Hardy Will Portray Elton John In Upcoming Biopic
October 24th, 2013 James Shotwell “Hold me closer, tiny Bronson…” After months of rumors and gossip, it has been confirmed that Tom Hardy will be portraying rock icon Elton John in Rocketman, a biopic directed by Michael Gracey and written by Lee Hall. Focus Features will distribute the film, which is scheduled to begin production in 2014, and it’s likely […]
Alec Baldwin Admits ‘Rock Of Ages’ Is A “Horrible Movie”
October 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell Did you see Rock Of Ages? You know, the hair metal musical starring Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, and a slew of other recognizable faces that came and went from theaters in a one month span during the summer of 2012? I did. It was horrifying. Speaking before a group of media professionals this week, Alec […]
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