Patrick Luce Visually stunning, Ex Machina is a slick sci-fi film that hooks the audience with a slow-burning plot that is fueled by powerful performances. Written and directed by Alex Garland, the film features Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander, Sonoya Mizuno and an incredible Oscar Isaac. Garland makes his directing debut with this film after serving as screenplay
Despite its familiar plot, director James McTeigue’s Survivor is an excellent thriller – thanks to its fast pace and a chilling performance from Pierce Brosnan. From a screenplay by Philip Shelby (the upcoming Mechanic: Resurrection), Survivor sees Brosnan joined by a stellar cast including Milla Jovovich, Dylan McDermott, Angela Bassett, and Robert Forster. The film
TNT’s ensemble crime show Major Crimes is back for a third season – including all 19 episodes along with fun bonus features. The series may have begun as a spin-off to The Closer, but now stands on its own thanks to its incredible cast and blend of crime procedural and comedy. The Major Crimes squad
Scooby-Doo and his pals are back in Scooby-Doo! 13 Spooky Tales: Surfs Up Scooby-Doo! – which collects 13 beach and surf related Scooby adventures in a two-disc set. Some parents my see the release as just another collection, but the kids will love it. It features a good running-time for its cost, and will entertain
Shakespeare’s plays have been interpreted in many different ways. The newest one, beautifully animated, is George Lucas’ Strange Magic. It is based on Midsummer Night’s Dream but uses modern music to enhance the story. The story begins explaining the separation of two kingdoms. There is the Fairy Kingdom, light and sunny, and the Dark Kingdom,
Introducing a version of Mickey’s Clubhouse, Minnie’s Pet Salon, a full length adventure that takes toddlers in the clubhouse and Minnie’s pet salon. The DVD also includes additional episodes: Daisy’s Pet Project, Pluto’s Puppy-Sitting Adventures, Donald’s Ducks, and Pluto Lends a Paw. All of these will keep your toddler/preschool interested and involved in learning as
Although The Boy Next Door borrows the formula of past thrillers and all twists are easy to see coming, the film manages enough suspense to make it entertaining. The ensemble cast is solid and the pace is fast enough to keep the audience from realizing they have seen this movie a thousand times before. Directed
Liam Neeson’s back with his certain set of skills as Taken 3 arrives on Blu-ray in an unrated version and loaded with enough action to keep fans of the franchise happy. The film’s formula breaks some new ground as Neeson’s Bryan Mills is set-up for the murder of his ex-wife and one the run from
Although it is very light on action and violence, A Most Violent Year features powerful performances in a slow-burning drama about a good man trying to make an honest living while everyone around him seems to be happy to cut corners anyway they can. Written and directed by J. C. Chandor (Margin Call and All
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 manages to capture all the elements that has kept the franchise great, but fails to be more than a cash-grab by the studio who felt the need to break the final book in the Hunger Games trilogy into two films. Directed by Francis Lawrence (who helmed Catching Fire), Mockingjay,