Author Archives: Matt Raub

Check it Out: Infographic Explains Our Future According to Films

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Matt Raub

Futuristic sci-fi films are always a good time. We’re lucky enough to live in a time where we have already surpassed these future milestones set in certain classic science fiction films and novels, in which humanity is to be enslaved … Continue reading →

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Starz To Discontinue Content Partnership with Netflix

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Matt Raub

If you’re as addicted to Instant Netflix as the rest of us, you’re probably glued to the New Releases feed to see what the benevolent Netflix gods will bring you to enjoy from the comfort of your bed/couch every night. … Continue reading →

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Get a Sneak Peek of Marvel’s ‘Avengers’ Prequel ‘The Consultant’ Starring Clark Gregg

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Matt Raub

Now that this year’s superhero season is safely in our rear view mirrors, it’s time to look forward…to next year’s superhero flicks! One of the big ones is obviously going to be The Avengers which hits mid year. With that, … Continue reading →

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‘Captain Planet’ Finally Done in Live Action and Played by Don Cheadle!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Matt Raub

Those who grew up in the 80s remember the classic pro-earth propaganda cartoon series Captain Planet and the Planeteers fondly. Whether it was living through the Planeteer that you related to the most, or just being a huge fan of … Continue reading →

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Details Announced for ‘Green Lantern’ Blu-Ray Release

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Matt Raub

For those who weren’t completely burned out on this year’s cornocopia of big-budget super hero flicks, you may have truly enjoyed Warner’s shot at an intergalactic actioner in Green Lantern. There were some mixed emotions about the flick, but overall … Continue reading →

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Josh Brolin to Star in Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ Remake

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Matt Raub

Nine out of ten times, when we hear about a foreign film being remade for American audiences, we here at The Flickcast are the first to agree that it will likely be terrible, and won’t do the original any justice. … Continue reading →

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First Teaser for ‘The Hunger Games’ Finally Hits the Web

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Matt Raub

Big book franchises are all the rage these days, obviously. Harry Potter is now out of theaters, Twilight only has another year left in it, and now it’s time for a brand new franchise to take over Hollywood, in the … Continue reading →

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Box Office: ‘The Help’ Pulls Off Another Winning Weekend

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Matt Raub

So it turns out America is a huge fan of heartwarming tales about maids, as indie comedy The Help managed to steal the show once again, claiming the #1 spot for the second time in 3 weeks. The film has … Continue reading →

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