Author: Matt Conway

With audiences being spoiled by the delightful Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy, we often times forget the Caped Crusaders other misadventures. Sure, they have been hit or miss (looking at you Batman and Robin), but some have done a strong job at capturing the character on the big screen. Perhaps the best example is Batman Returns, which was Tim Burton’s second directorial effort of the series. Similar to the original Batman film, Burton delivers is unique visual flair to Gotham city, but ups the ante even further with the sequel. Melancholic and complex, Batman Returns is perhaps the most emotionally-complex we’ve seen the Caped Crusader. Along with offering some…

Many think of the Green Hornet character as a fairly forgettable superhero. Whether it be his serial series in the 1960’s or the 2011 Seth Rogen adaptation, many have written-off the character for being too silly and generic. In an age where every movie is rebooted, its no surprise that the Hornet is coming back to the big-screen. With Paramount Pictures securing the rights, the studio has announced they plan to reboot the character with The Accountant director Gavin O’Connor at the helm. Not only will this be a reboot, but rather a fairly new one, turning the Hornet character into an…

Conan O’Brien has made quite a revival for himself after leaving his late-night showing, making himself at home at TBS. Entitled Conan, the show features his trademark sense of humor along with a few really fun segments. The one in particular that has sparked the most interest is his Clueless Gamer series. Watching the 53 year-old try to navigate through some of gaming’s most popular titles is quite funny, as he cluelessly stumbles from one moment to the next. In this latest episode, he is joined by Frodo Baggins himself Elijah Wood to play the latest Final Fantasy game, Final Fantasy XV.  What ensues will…

Ryan Reynolds has had some rough times in his career. Turn back the clock to just one year ago, and many would write off Reynolds as a mediocre actor and box office poison for any movie. He struggled to find a role that would suit his persona, and often times would just come off as bland with his performances. That all changed this year with the release of Deadpool, which received both critical acclaim and a prosperous box office run (still the second highest grossing R-rated film of all time). Not only was the film a success, but Reynolds truly came to…

The team of Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg have begun to make a trend of bringing heartbreaking true events to life on the big screen. First was Lone Survivor, which followed a SEAL team’s deadly fight for escape on a mission. Then this Fall we had Deepwater Horizon, showing the heroism of men trapped on an oil rig during a spill. Now, the duo is back with Patriots Day, which recounts the deadly Boston Bombing as well as its aftermath. This is the first of two films capturing the events of the bombing, with David Gordon Green’s Stronger also set for release at some point. Check out the…

It’s no secret that Disney is reviving their classics with live action adaptations. So far, this trend has been quite successful for them. Not only was both Cinderella and Jungle Book well-received, but both made a healthy profit at the box office, which is spawning several other classics to be remade. The latest in this trend is Beauty and the Beast, which is still remembered as one of Disney’s best animated features. Starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in the main roles, this adaptation looks to deliver the magic that the original brought. Well, we have more of a taste with the latest trailer for the…

Last week we talked about Ghost in the Shell teaser, which featured a few fairly impressive shots that teased a trailer release. After the short wait, a trailer is finally here for the much-antacpiated anime adaptation. A new poster was also released: As someone unaware of the property, this trailer was fairly impressive. Any viewer will admittedly catch their eyes on the visuals, with the CGI looking seamless and each shot featuring impressive detail. The film is clearly creating an inventive world, and that’s always nice to see in a movie. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vctm5VD7qKQ As someone unaware of the property,…

Nic Cage is one of the most interesting talents working today. Almost willing to take on any project thrown his way, Cage has made a career off giving a sincere effort with every film. While he has had his fair share of stinkers recently, he has also starred in some classics, and even has an Oscar to his name. Cage’s latest low-budget project is Army of One, which may very well be his craziest project yet (which is saying something). Based on a true story, Cage plays an egotistical and eccentric man who is convinced he must capture Osama Bin…

Adam Sandler’s transition to Netflix has so far not been smooth sailing. Both The Ridiculous Six and The Do-Over looked surprisingly ok on paper, but the final products were both fairly awful. In both films, Sandler looked half-asleep, going from lackluster jokes to lame action setpieces without much effort. With the third entry of Sandler’s Netflix deal, he is moving to a producer role with True Memoirs of an International Assassin. Starring Kevin James, the film follows Sam Larson, a writer who crafts a novel about a deadly assassin and his missions. When the publisher labels the book as nonfiction, he is thrusted into a deadly…

Oscar season is like Christmas for film fans. So many studios prepare for the season, releasing their most promising films to contend for the much-coveted golden trophy. With all the speculation on what could win already starting, it’s a great time to see these movies finally hit theaters. One of the season’s major contenders is Moonlight, which has already become a critical darling from its festival run. The film follows Chiron, an African-American growing up in the rough streets of Miami. Told in three acts of childhood, adolescents, and adulthood, the film follows his journey of self-discovery. Thankfully living up…