Gran Torino eloquently tells the tale of Walt Kowalski, a bigoted, unhappy and retired Ford autoworker. After the death of his wife, Walt struggles to seek purpose in his life. His days are filled with beer drinking, enjoying time with his dog, and using his prying eyes to view changes in his ethnically-changing neighborhood. Walt [...]

Director Tony Scott’s remake of the 1974 classic “The Taking of Pelham 123″ presents an outstanding update. Pelham includes lead performances by Denzel Washington and John Travolta. The notable supporting cast includes: Michael Rispoli, Luis Guzman, John Turturro, and James Gandolfini. The film is set in present day New York City and could not have [...]

Recently we had the fortunate opportunity to contact Mark Metcalf (The Master from Joss Whedon’s “Buffy: The Vampire Slayer”). He was nice enough to allow us to ask him a few questions regarding his current and future projects, as well as reminisce about some of his time working on “Buffy”, with a little personal [...]

Very recently released as a straight-to-DVD and Blu-ray independent drama, “Powder Blue” features an outstanding ensemble cast. The principal cast consists of Jessica Biel, Eddie Redmayne, Forest Whitaker, and Ray Liotta. The film is rounded out by supporting cast members Patrick Swayze, Lisa Kudrow, and Kris Kristofferson.
“Powder Blue” features Jessica Biel in a [...]

In this day and age of high-flying action films, comic book adaptations, and family friendly CGI movies, it is often easy to overlook a diamond in the rough period piece. Defiance is somewhat of a tarnished jewel in this regard. The film features leading men Daniel Craig (Quantum of Solace) and Liev Schreiber (X-Men Origins: [...]

With a resume the length of one’s arm, Liam Neeson (Chronicles of Narnia, Batman Begins) rarely disappoints. His performance in this year’s smash hit Taken proves no different. Released theatrically in January 2009, and on DVD in May 2009, this film has grossed over $220 million worldwide and proven a solid seller and rental on [...]

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”- George Santayana
Released theatrically on December 25, 2008 in the U.S. and on DVD on May 19, 2009 Valkyrie serves as an excellent comeback film for Tom Cruise. The movie was modestly successful at the box office with an approximate $198 million dollar worldwide take on [...]

When science fiction and family drama collide, one receives a stroke of genius called Caprica. From the executive producers of Battlestar Galactica comes the pilot to the upcoming prequel series to Battlestar Galactica. According to the SCI-FI channel, the first episodes of Caprica will air in 2010. For now we can all enjoy the pilot [...]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) superfans, present company included, REJOICE!!! The DVD you have all been waiting for has arrived. The Paley Center for Media, with offices in Los Angeles and New York, released this DVD in March 2009. The reunion itself officially occurred on March 20, 2008 and features the following Buffy alumni: [...]

In the last few years, Nicolas Cage has teetered on the edge of becoming a “paycheck” actor. He has chosen roles which, unfortunately, do not showcase the full range of his acting talents. The “National Treasure” blockbuster films have shown Cage at his best. However, lackluster career misfires such as “Bangkok Dangerous”, “Next”, “The Wicker [...]