Author: Matt Conway

Netflix has been making a sizable effort in creating original content. While they have had a great deal of success with television, less could be said about the films they made. Beasts of No Nation was quite good, but never became the Oscar contender many hoped it would be. Then there is the Adam Sandler produced trio of duds, which continued Sandler’s downward spiral as a content creator. After failing to be released in theaters back in August, Netflix has picked up the science fiction film Spectral. The film follows a otherworldly force that is wrecking havoc upon a war-torn European city. The only…

The Sundance Film Festival is known at this point for producing its fair share of coming of age features every year. Some of these films, like Dope or Garden State, represent the tride and true genre with style and heart. Others, like the dreadful The Fundamentals of Caring, make for painfully generic feature films. Now we have the latest of Sundance’s coming of age offerings The Hollars arriving on DVD. This is the directorial debut of John Krasinski, most known for his role in the hit show The Office. The film follows John Hollar returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to…

As if today could not be any bigger for trailers, we now have the first trailer for one of next year’s biggest blockbusters. After the first two entries of the series received glowing reviews and strong box office totals, we now have War For the Planet of The Apes.  Directed by Matt Reeves (Dawn From the Planet of The Apes), this latest apes film promises to be the best one yet. Here is the official trailer, along with its synopsis: In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are…

Everyone remembers Baywatch for two things. The ridiculous slow-motion runs on the beach and the presence of the David Hasselhoff. The show, which surprisingly lasted for a decade, was about as far as you could get from fine art. Still, many find potential in its interesting set-up. Whether you like it or not, we have a Baywatch film adaptation on the way. Brought to us by director Seth Gordon, who is most known for his work on Horrible Bosses, this adaptation on the show looks to bring a modern comedic spin to the original. We have the first trailer for this adaptation, along with…

The only thing more iconic than our favorite slashers is their respective settings. Freddy Krueger wouldn’t be himself without dark boiler rooms and lengthy corridors. Jason Voorhees wouldn’t be the same if it wasn’t for the cold Crystal Lake, the forestry, and the abandoned campgrounds. And who could forget Leatherface’s homestead, sitting all alone in a rural location; only to be seen by the rarest of travelers. Well, photographer Jason Shaltz decided to test these slashers and their settings, and threw them into everyday scenarios. Using models in costumes, he took their photographs across New York City: Further explaining the…

Out of all the well-known Christmas classics, Bad Santa has always been one of my favorites. It’s hilariously dark streak of comedy meshed with an oddball group of characters made for a hilarious and somewhat sweet film. After thirteen years, audiences are finally getting a sequel with Bad Santa 2.  With his life falling apart, Willie Soke is getting back into the game of heists when is former sidekick Marcus contacts him. If their biggest mission yet wasn’t enough, Willie and Marcus also must team up with Willie’s estranged mom Sunny to get the mission done. On the surface, Bad Santa 2 looks like more…

The Macy’s day parade has brought along quite a few memorable moments during its tenure. From the silly floats and the memorable performances, the parade can often times bring a lot of enjoyment into the homes of viewers. To celebrate this Thanksgiving, let’s take a look at the glorious past of Marvel floats. Now being a juggernaut in cinema, the famous comic book brand hasn’t always been on the top of the ladder. As this 1989 Marvel Universe Thanksgiving Performance will show, Marvel had their time of being incredibly laughable and hokey. Take some time to give thanks for current…

Its no secret that the current Marvel Cinematic Universe will be receiving some changes soon. With the series spanning nearly a decade at this point, several actors are beginning to near the end of their respective contracts, leaving their characters in some doubt. Recasting isn’t anything new to the Marvel brand, with the role of War Machine changing from Terrance Howard to Don Cheadle, but it has yet to happen to one of the series major characters. In an interview with Variety, Marvel stuidohead Kevin Feige talked about the possible recasting of key roles: “Look to history: We have a…

The Harry Potter series, despite ending five years ago, is still one of cinema’s most popular and influential franchises. The eight-film series received adoration from critics and audiences alike, as well as breaking the bank at the box office. With that being the case, its no surprise that author JK Rowling found a way to extend the franchise. Taking place seventy years before Harry Potter’s great adventures, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them follows Newt Scamander, a keeper of beasts and former student at Hogwarts. In his journey to New York, Scamander meets some new friendly faces as he is involved…

Boxing movies really are a dime a dozen. Just in the past two years, audiences have been treated to Southpaw, Creed, and Hands of Stone. With such a range of releases, its no surprise that audiences are getting a little tired of the trend. Hollywood however keeps throwing punches, with the latest boxing release Bleed for This hitting theaters. Bleed for This follows the true story of boxer Vinny Paz, a confident boxer whose career his known for his never give up attitude. That demeanor is put to the test when Vinny suffers a life-threatening injury in a car crash. Based on that description, many will label…