Ambitious action and some truly funny moments are heavily overshadowed by a goofy tone and extremely long running time.
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A great throwback to 80s action flicks, with plenty of explosions, shootouts, and wisecracks.
Last week saw the premiere of season 3 of Wilfred on FX and in a follow up to our interview with Jason Gann and Fiona Gubelmann,…
It bears little resemblance to the source material, but still manages to be an entertaining zombie flick.
FX’s unconventional buddy comedy Wilfred, about a dog that may or not be a real person and his insecure, mentally unstable but good-natured neighbor pal, returns…
Eye-popping visuals fly with ease between quieter emotional scenes and a darker tone that all come together in a rousing redefinition of the legendary icon.
Probably the most ridiculous movie of the year, but also a front-runner for the funniest.
Refreshingly original and consistently hilarious, it’s the best coming-of-age film in more than a decade.
1. Prologue. The Troxler Effect, or Troxler’s Fading, occurs when your brain gets sick of staring at the same thing. The result is that your optic…
Boring, uninspired, and completely sub-par in every way. Everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves.
If you’ve been listening to our podcast, Drinks and Discourse, you’ll know that The Kings of Summer has been our favorite film of 2013. After premiering…
Endless action, jaw-dropping visuals and tremendous performances outshine a sloppy script into the first big success of summer.
Acclaimed writer Neil Gaiman is certainly becoming a staple in the Doctor Who universe after winning a Hugo Award for his series 6 episode The Doctor’s…
Fixes some of the issues from the previous film and at times is quite good, but never really gets all the pieces to work together.
This spring audiences were introduced to the wild, dangerous and unexpected world of HISTORY’s Vikings. The show follows the epic exploits of Ragnar Lothbrok and his family…
Entertaining enough, with eye-popping visuals and serviceable action scenes, but the script isn’t as clever as the film wants to be.
Odds are the majority of our audience on NerdRep.com will recognize Aaron Douglas for his stellar work as Chief Tyrol on Battlestar Galactica, but he’s a…
Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead is one of the most iconic horror films of all time, and its rabid fanbase will be the first to tell…
DirecTV is throwing its hat into the scripted original series ring with Rogue, the story of an undercover cop (Thandie Newton) who joins forces with crime…
Orphan Black is the new original series from BBC America that debuted alongside the return of Doctor Who for Supernatural Saturday. In addition to speaking with Steven…
Doctor Who is back for the second half of Series 7, making its triumphant return this past weekend with The Bells of Saint John. Recently, we…
The Phoenix Film Festival is preparing for its 13th annual run, kicking off on Thursday, April 4th, and continuing through April 11th. With more than 150…
Funny and enjoyable if you don’t mind knowing exactly how it will all play out.
After last year’s critically acclaimed miniseries Hatfields & McCoys, History is charting new territory as they venture into the realm of scripted television with Vikings, created…
The action and visuals are more than enough to keep young children entertained, but adults will likely struggle to remain interested in this one.
Plenty of gunfire, explosions, and one-liners, but the experience is diminished by a weak script and laughable CG during the climax.
Zombie romance Warm Bodies is currently the #1 film at the box office, taking in more than $20 million during its opening weekend. Prior to the…
Zombie romance Warm Bodies is currently the #1 film at the box office, taking in more than $20 million during its opening weekend. Prior to the…
A darkly framed romance flick that is quite funny and original despite its consistent plot holes.
Lots of fun on the big screen, despite cheap 3D effects, but probably wouldn’t hold up to multiple viewings at home.
Arnold’s return to the big screen is a predictable by-the-numbers action flick that only stands tall in its goofy over-the-top finale.
A pulpy melodrama that favors one-liners over character development, spectacle over substance. Enjoyable, but forgettable.
Jessica Chastain gives a riveting performance next to a stellar supporting cast in this portrait of a woman refusing to stand down in the face of adversity.
A well-directed screenplay anchored by the undeniable charisma of Tom Cruise in a more risqué hero role than usual.