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Jakob Conkling

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The Chronicles of Riddick

Riddick is Dune-d in this sci-fi epic!

Reviewed Sep 3, 2013
After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation. Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release

Pitch Black

You're not afraid of the podcast, are you?

Reviewed Aug 27, 2013
When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety. With time running out, there's only one rule: Stay in the light. Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release, Thriller

RED

Karl Urban, how many movies of yours will we review this ...

Reviewed Jul 30, 2013
After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin and wily Victoria to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission -- breaking into CIA headquarters. Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller

World War Z

Fright Club

Reviewed Jun 22, 2013
Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls. Genres: Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release, Thriller, Zombie
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28 Weeks Later

Can this be good with no Danny Boy, Danny Boy, Danny Boyle?

Reviewed Jun 14, 2013
Twenty-eight weeks after the spread of a deadly rage virus, the inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught, as the virus has killed everyone there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the Isles, convinced the danger has passed. But it soon becomes all too clear that the scourge continues to live, waiting to pounce on its next victims. Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Theatrical Release, Thriller, Zombie

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

Two and a Half Supermen!

Reviewed May 28, 2013
With global superpowers engaged in an increasingly hostile arms race, Superman leads a crusade to rid the world of nuclear weapons. But Lex Luthor, recently sprung from jail, is declaring war on the Man of Steel and his quest to save the planet. Using a strand of Superman's hair, Luthor synthesizes a powerful ally known as Nuclear Man and ignites an epic battle spanning Earth and space. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Superhero, Theatrical Release