Author: Matt Conway

Horror sequels are more commonplace than in any other genre, particularly because of the inexpensive nature of horror titles. Even modest success stories like The Last Exorcist or 30 Days of a Night can spawn their own sequel, with studios often looking to find inexpensive ways to cash in on a brand. The same can be said about the latest horror sequel The Gallows: Act 2, a follow-up to 2015 original that did not make much noise critically or financially. This sequel, which will be forgoing theaters for a VOD release, picks up where the last left off with a new set of students being…

Few actors have experienced the meteoric highs and steep lows of John Travolta. Even with several iconic works like Grease and Pulp Fiction to his name, his recent projects have been lackluster, to put it lightly. A mixture of direct-to-video duds and lackluster efforts like Gotti have marred the former star actor, with his latest offering The Fanatic sinking him to a new career-low. The Fanatic follows Moose (John Travolta), an autistic man who spends his days obsessing over movie star Hunter Dunbar (Devon Sawa). Moose’s seemingly innocent interest in Hunter’s life quickly morphs into something far more sinister as he stalks Dunbar’s estate. Tryin to score…

Many look at the career of Shia LaBeouf as a tumultuous journey for the former child star, with that narrative grossly overshadowing his star ability as an actor. Whether he’s a free-loving drifter like in American Honey or bringing to life the wildman energy of John McEnroe in Borg vs McEnroe, the actor has demonstrated remarkable versatility and commitment with every performance. His latest venture The Peanut Butter Falcon, a well-regarded comedy from the Sundance Film Festival, continues to display his ability, making for a satisfying road trip film with a big heart. The Peanut Butter Falcon follows Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a young adult living with…

Even with it still being a little over a month before its theatrical release, anticipation towards Joker continues to build. Many are expecting the film to transcend what the superhero genre previously represented, incapsulating social topics like class to create a wholly original take on Gotham’s villainous clown. Thankfully, it seems that the Joker is already meeting its high expectations. After its debut at the Venice Film Festival, the film currently holds an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising director Todd Phillips’ new take on the character. Check out a few blurbs from some of the major critics. This is a…

The long-winded search to replace Ben Affleck as Batman finally resolved this summer, with Good Time star Robert Pattinson being selected as the latest Bruce Wayne. This announcement was met with mixed reactions from fans, with some praising the actor’s recent body of work while others question his former Twilight days. Personally, I think Pattinson is a perfect fit for the role, being able to capture the subtle demons of Bruce Wayne’s double-life. Since the announcement, Pattinson has been relatively quiet about his thoughts on the career-altering news. In an interview with Variety, the star actor reflected on being involved in Batman and…

Spawning from the trio of Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, and Michael Bay, Bad Boys and its sequel are two wildly entertaining action movies. Much of that is thanks to the report of Smith and Lawrence, whose comedic banter meshed seamlessly with Michael Bay’s larger-than-life stylistic choices. Despite it being nearly 20 years since the series was on the big screen, the bad boys are returning with Bad Boys For Life. While Michael Bay isn’t returning behind the director’s chair, both Smith and Lawrence are to star in this new offering. Check out the debut trailer along with the official synopsis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKCj3XuPG8M Old-school cops…

Horror is truly one of the most experimental genres in cinema, allowing writers and directors to develop unique new ways to unnerve audiences. Recent films like Midsommar and Us have extenuated that fact, with both serving as strong thematic statements alongside their horror tendencies. That being said, there might not be a more oft-kilter horror title this year than Killer Sofa. With a title more literal than one would expect, Killer Sofa is a low-budget horror film that is trying to appeal to midnight movie audiences with its bizarre set-up: what if a killer chair was on the loose? Check out the official trailer and synopsis for…

John Travolta’s wild career in Hollywood is marked by noticeable high’s and low’s. While the actor has been linked to iconic films like Grease and Pulp Fiction, his recent career has been marred by consistently bad films. Last year’s Gotti was thought to be his worst staring-vehicle yet, with Travolta mugging through a tone-deaf tribute to a murderous mobster. Somehow, it seems the actor has topped himself again with his latest film The Fanatic.  The film had already garnered abysmal reviews from critics (holds a 17% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), but seemed to perform even worse with audiences. Opening in 52 theaters, The Fanatic earned a mere 3,512…

Many horror fans will likely recognize the face of Robert Englund, as his performances have stood the test of time. Making a career in genre films, Englund’s biggest mark is his performance as Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. Featuring Englund as a force that can haunt the dreams of his victims, the character has been an icon ever since in the genre, constantly spreading fear wherever he goes. With that being the case, its a nice surprise to see Englund using his evil character as a force for good. After being contacted by the Make-A-Wish Illinois program,…

Coming out of nowhere to be a surprise success in 2013, Olympus Has Fallen successfully harkened back to classic 80’s action films with its White House takeover premise. Few would have expected the seemingly slight actioner to go on to have its own trilogy, but that’s what audiences have with the latest entry Angel Has Fallen. While an improvement over the dreadful sequel London Has Fallen, this is a listless attempt to follow more of the same formula. Picking up where London left off, Angel Has Fallen follows Mike Banning (Gerald Butler), who is working to become Secret Service Director for new president Allan Trumball (Morgan Freeman).…