If there is any hope for Adam Sandler‘s quickly-disappearing career in comedy, Pixels may be it. Set for release this summer, the film pits the star of Blended and The Cobbler against the most iconic video game characters of all time, and he has somehow convinced Kevin James to come along for the ride. Today, […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Cobbler’ Will Soon Be Forgotten
March 17th, 2015 
James Shotwell Film: The Cobbler Starring: Adam Sandler Director: Thomas McCarthy While watching The Cobbler I encountered a problem that I have rarely, if ever, found in a film before. Instead of starting strong and later letting me down, the film’s biggest fault occurred in the opening moments and lasted almost the entirety of the first act. […]
‘Saturday Night Live’ to Host Epic 40-Year Anniversary Show
February 2nd, 2015 Scott Murray Some of you may have noticed that during last night’s Super Bowl XLIX showdown between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks two little ads appeared for what may be one of the biggest moments in live television this year. The Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary show is sure to be one for the books. […]
Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in October 2014
September 28th, 2014 James Shotwell October is right around the corner, which means before long the temperature will begin to drop like leaves from every tree on your block. The ‘anything is possible’ feel of summer will exit and be replaced by the ‘everything could go wrong’ dread of an impending winter, leaving you with next to no desire to […]
‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Overpowers ‘Godzilla’
May 25th, 2014 Adrian Garza In typical summer superhero movie fashion, X-Men: Days of Future Past came, saw, and conquered this Memorial Day weekend. Things are still far from over, but studio estimates show that the CGI-packed action film will come out of this weekend pulling around $90.7 million. This weekend’s other major release didn’t fare nearly as well, with $14.25 […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Blended’
May 23rd, 2014 Sam Cohen Film: Blended Directed by: Frank Coraci Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore I had hope walking into Blended. The reteaming of Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, and Frank Coraci (who also directed The Wedding Singer) gave me hope that we might see a return to form after so many failed Sandler outings. Unfortunately, not only did I […]
‘Grown Ups 2’ Leads 2014 Razzie Nominations
January 15th, 2014 James Shotwell Anyone who believes it’s an honor just to be nominated has never heard their name mentioned during the annual Razzie Awards. Today the nominees for the 2014 installment of the Razzie Awards were revealed in Los Angeles. The awards, which highlight the best worst efforts in Hollywood each year, will be handed out the night […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Grown Ups 2
July 12th, 2013 James Shotwell Film: Grown Ups 2 Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James Directed by: Dennis Dugan Sequels are a dime a dozen these days, and if Grown Ups 2 proves anything it’s that plot and substance are not factors studios consider when attempting to launch a franchise. Picking up the summer following their move back to New England, […]
Latest ‘Grown Ups 2’ Trailer Proves You Can Go Home Again
May 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell In the words of Bon Jovi, “Who says you can’t go home?” A few years have passed since Adam Sandler and his crew of equally notable funny people delivered the family friendly smash Grown Ups, but this Summer the crew returns in an all new adventure aptly titled Grown Ups 2. This time, the guys […]
FOR THE LOVE OF FILM: The 5 Best Worst Films Of 2012
December 19th, 2012 Justin Proper For The Love Of Film is a weekly column from film nerd and lover of all movies Justin Proper. Sometimes you need some help to figure out how to enjoy movies, and we are here to help! No longer will you need to fear movie night because your friends have no taste in film. With this […]
Sony Confirms ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ For 2015 Release
November 11th, 2012 James Shotwell There are quite a few animated franchises enjoying big wins at the box office these days, but it may come as a surprise to you that none of them belong to Sony Pictures. You could argue The Smurfs fit into this, CGI creatures in real world settings is a completely different field of filmmaking (and […]
What The Film!? – 50 First Dates
October 29th, 2012 Dane Sager What The Film?! is a weekly column exclusive to Under The Gun Review that brings to light the plot holes Hollywood hoped you’d never notice. Written by comedy writer Dane Sager, this column shows no mercy to films that try and pull the proverbial wool over our eyes. If you know a film with major plot […]