Category Archives: Books

Monday Picks: ‘Jaws’

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

Jaws (1975) is the first summer blockbuster and is considered by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest films ever made. After success with the TV thriller Duel (1972) and his first theatrical release of The Sugarland Express … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘The Warriors’

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

Director Walter Hill’s The Warriors (1979) is a contemporary urban drama with all the traits of a western. Hill adapted the screenplay from the novel written by Sol Yurick in 1965. The film follows a group of nine gang members … Continue reading →

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Check Out a Preview for Sunday’s All New Episode of ‘Game of Thrones’

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Joe Gillis

It’s interesting how things have changed over the last ten years or so. It used to be if you wanted quality entertainment, you went to the movies. Now, with most movies being bloated music videos or commercials for various products, … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘The Andromeda Strain’

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s pick is The Andromeda Strain (1971) that was adapted from Michael Crichton’s best selling novel. Director Robert Wise (The Day the Earth Stood Still) brings this sci-fi thriller to the big screen. A small group of scientists are … Continue reading →

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Sony Pictures is the Front Runner for ‘The Mortal Instruments’

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

With The Hunger Games having such a strong opening last weekend and the big auction for Fifty Shades of Grey, Sony Pictures is looking for the next big trilogy and is currently the frontrunner to partner with Constantin films on … Continue reading →

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First Trailer for Stephanie Meyer’s ‘The Host’ Hits the Web

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Matt Raub

For those of you who were “too cool” to attend any of the films in the multi-billion dollar franchise which is The Twilight Saga, you aren’t missing much. But, with that in mind, it makes complete sense that creator Stephanie … Continue reading →

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Famke Janssen and Bill Skarsgard to Star in ‘Hemlock Grove’ for Netflix

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Netflix has secured another original series with Hemlock Grove, a thrilling tale of murder and mystery adapted by Eli Roth (Hostel, Cabin Fever), is set to star Famke Janssen (X-Men, Nip/Tuck) and Bill Skarsgard (Anna Karenina, Simon and the Oaks). … Continue reading →

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‘Ender’s Game’ Film Adaptation Now Has a Production Blog

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Sebastian Suchecki

Good news for all you Ender’s Game fans out there as there is finally some forward motion on the film. Ender’s Game has had a long journey getting from a novel to the big screen and finally has a production … Continue reading →

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