Film: Avalanche Sharks Starring: Alexander Mendeluk, Kate Nauta Directed By: Scott Wheeler Monster movies have never been for everybody. From the dawn of cinema–when the likes of King Kong first appeared–there have been some who simply do not grasp why so many people enjoy watching poorly realized fictional creatures terrorize people on screen. I’ve never […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Dope’ Is A Fittingly Titled Teen Masterpiece
June 24th, 2015 
James Shotwell Film: Dope Starring: Shameik Moore, A$AP Rocky Directed By: Rick Famuyiwa Every year audiences are given numerous coming-of-age tales based around themes of self-discovery and love, but what ever happened to growing up in response to the stupid decisions we make when we’re young? Dope, the latest feature from writer/director Rick Famuyiwa, has the answer. […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘I Believe In Unicorns’ Showcases Young Love
June 18th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: I Believe In Unicorns Starring: Natalia Dyer, Peter Vack Directed by: Leah Meyerhoff With whim and creativity to spare, I Believe In Unicorns may be the most innovative coming-of-age film you see all year. Davina (Natalia Dyer) is a lonely teen girl who spends her days going to school, fantasizing about unicorns, and taking […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Insidious: Chapter 3’ Is Worth The Price Of Admission
June 8th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Insidious: Chapter 3 Starring: Stepfanie Scott, Lin Shaye Directed By: Leigh Whannell Coming off a near-perfect sequel, the third Insidious film finds scares and plenty of story in new, yet familiar territory. I assumed the second chapter of Insidious said all that needed to be said, but Chapter 3 has proven me wrong. Set […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Love And Mercy’ Is The Best Film Of 2015 So Far
June 8th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Love And Mercy Starring: John Cusack, Paul Dano Directed By: Bill Pohlad A tale of one man told with two actors and more heart than any other film in theaters today, Love And Mercy may be the movie to beat in 2015. You may think you know Brian Wilson, the iconic musical genius behind […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Iverson’ Falls Short Of Glory
May 19th, 2015 Matt Anders Film: Iverson Directed by: Zatella Beatty Genre: Documentary Showtime’s new documentary from first-time filmmaker Zatella Beatty, Iverson, which premiered Saturday night, seems more like a documentary that Allen Iverson wanted for himself than one that we wanted for Iverson; it’s a side of whipped mashed potatoes to the complexity of Randy Moss’ meaty story told […]
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‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ Trailer: All Sizzle, No Fizzle
May 19th, 2015 James Shotwell The first trailer for Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials has arrived, and so far everything looks just as thrilling as you would expect, if not better. Having just barely escaped the maze that claimed the lives of many young men, Thomas and his friends are about to realize their journey to freedom has only just […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Area 51’ Should Remain Off Limits
May 19th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Area 51 Starring: Ben Rovner, Jelena Nik Directed by: Oren Peli The premise is good enough: Following a strange encounter after a night of drinking with his two best friends, a young man convinces the same friends to join him on a quest to see what secrets lie on the base of the ever-mysterious […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Is Proof That Sequels Don’t Have To Suck
May 18th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Pitch Perfect 2 Starring: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson Directed by: Elizabeth Banks After three years and several national titles, The Barden Bellas have embarked on their biggest adventure yet with Pitch Perfect 2. There is a tried and true recipe to creating a great sequel that involves mixing just the right amount of familiar components […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Maggie’ Is Brimming With Emotional Tension
May 12th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Maggie Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin Directed by: Henry Hobson Some say the film world’s obsession with the undead has run its course, but Maggie is proof there are still great stories to be told. It doesn’t hurt that it’s also a gorgeously shot feature, or that the lead performance from Arnold Schwarzenegger is […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Hot Pursuit’ Runs Out Of Gas
May 8th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Hot Pursuit Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Sophia Vergara Directed by: Anne Fletcher Clocking in just under 90 minutes in length, Hot Pursuit is quick and almost painless, but never all that funny. Hollywood has a long love affair with films that pit two people with completely different personalities in a life or death situation, and […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Welcome To Me’ Is Kristen Wiig At Her Best
May 7th, 2015 James Shotwell Film: Welcome To Me Starring: Kristen Wiig, Wes Bentley Directed by: Shira Piven As if you needed another reason to love Kristen Wiig. Welcome To Me may be the definition of an offbeat movie. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, the film tells the tale of a mentally unwell woman who uses her lottery winnings to purchase […]
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