Category Archives: Movies

Movie Review: ‘Les Misérables’

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Nat Almirall

I’ve read a lot of novels, and I’ve heard that Les Misérables is the best. I hadn’t read it, and I didn’t believe it. After seeing Les Misérables, I’m starting to. The film is based on the musical, but its … Continue reading →

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New ‘The Great Gatsby’ Trailer Arrives

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Joe Gillis

For your viewing pleasure here’s the new trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s big screen adaption of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic The Great Gatsby. As you probably know, Leonardo DiCaprio plays the title character, Carey Mulligan plays Daisy and they are … Continue reading →

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The Full ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ Trailer Is Even Better

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Joe Gillis

Yep. Even better. Can. Not. Wait.

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Movie Review: ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Nat Almirall

It’s been nearly ten years since Middle Earth unfurled across the screen, and in that time, the Lord of the Rings films have cemented their place in cinematic history. The actors have aged, technology has evolved, and the influence of … Continue reading →

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These Saul Bass Poster Designs for Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ Are Cool

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Joe Gillis

Among the many things we love around here is great design. And one of the greatest designers of all time is the legendary Saul Bass. His work on countless movie posters and title sequences, often with his wife Elaine, are … Continue reading →

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Brand New ‘Pacific Rim’ Trailer Brings Us All the Robot on Monster Action

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Joe Gillis

Giant robots fighting giant monsters. Guillermo Del Toro. Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Idris Elba and Charlie Day. Giant frakking robots fighting giant frakking monsters! ‘Nuff said. Enjoy the first trailer for Pacific Rim and be amazed.

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Latest ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ Trailer Brings the Action

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Joe Gillis

Yes, the first G.I. Joe was pretty to look at, but dumb. Much like its star. Of course, even if it was not everything it could have been, the gang at Paramount must be an optimistic bunch and so, there’s … Continue reading →

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The New ‘Man of Steel’ Trailer Is Here

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Joe Gillis

So, we’ve got a new trailer for Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel. We’ve watched it and dissected it and the consensus around here is we like what we see. Could this be the movie that helps us forget the distaste … Continue reading →

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