Movie Review Archives

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Fire, fury, and cliffhangers.

Reviewed Dec 12, 2014

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Maniac

This movie may be the first cinematic example of a first-...

Reviewed Dec 9, 2014

As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface. Genres: Horror, Thriller

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Bilbo discovers courage and contract law.

Reviewed Dec 5, 2014

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon. Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Maniac

He's a Maniac, Maniac that's for sure! And he'll kill you...

Reviewed Dec 2, 2014

A psychotic man, troubled by his childhood abuse, kills and mutilates young women and local models on the streets of New York City. Genres: Horror

The Stand

Baby, can you dig this podcast? It's a righteous podcast!

Reviewed Nov 25, 2014

After a deadly plague kills most of the world’s population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led by a benevolent elder and the other by a maleficent being - to face each other in a final battle between good and evil. Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Big Hero 6

We say Marvel in our description more times than any Big ...

Reviewed Nov 18, 2014

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family

Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys

We discuss if this documentary is plastic fantastic!

Reviewed Nov 14, 2014

Plastic Galaxy explores the ground breaking and breathtaking world of 'Star Wars' toys. Through interviews with former Kenner employees, experts, authors, and collectors, the documentary looks at the toys' history, influence, and the passions they elicit today. Genres: Documentary

Interstellar

We promise--we won't recreate the Interstellar experience...

Reviewed Nov 10, 2014

The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage. Genres: Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction

The Prestige

Batman and Wolverine fight over magic, and the affection ...

Reviewed Nov 4, 2014

A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

Leprechaun: Origins

Yes, we all wanted the dark and gritty Leprechaun reboot....

Reviewed Oct 31, 2014

Two young couples backpacking through Ireland discover that one of Ireland's most famous legends is a terrifying reality. Genres: Horror

Insomnia

How could you sleep when there's a new Now Playing Podcas...

Reviewed Oct 28, 2014

Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen. Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood

Back 2 tha Hood, Out of Ideas

Reviewed Oct 24, 2014

When Emily Woodrow and her friends happen on a treasure chest full of gold coins, they fail to to heed the warnings of a wise old psychic who had foretold that they would encounter trouble with a very nasty and protective Leprechaun. Genres: Comedy, Horror

Memento

Remember Sammy Jankis!

Reviewed Oct 21, 2014

Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why. Genres: Mystery, Thriller

Leprechaun in the Hood

Warwick Davis shows his Colors in South Central

Reviewed Oct 17, 2014

When Butch, Postmaster P, and Stray Bullet loot the local hip-hop mogul's studio to fund their demo album, the threesome unwittingly ends up with the secret of Mack Daddy's success: a magical flute. Their gigs instantly turn golden but a blood-thristy Leprechaun and an angry Mack Daddy are hot on their trail, leaving a wake of destruction tainted by politically incorrect limericks. Genres: Comedy, Horror

Following

Come on and take a look in our box.

Reviewed Oct 14, 2014

Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment that becomes dangerous when he crosses paths with a mysterious character. Genres: Drama, Thriller

Annabelle

Hello, dolly!

Reviewed Oct 10, 2014

A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists. Genres: Horror

Leprechaun 4: In Space

The Muppets should sue over this title....

Reviewed Oct 10, 2014

On a planet in a distant galaxy, a power hungry Leprechaun, holds a beautiful alien princess hostage in order to marry her for her royal title. With her title and his beloved gold, he'll be able to rule the universe. While making his maniacal plans, what he doesn't count on is an invading platoon of marines from Earth, to save the princess and foil his plans. An accomplished trickster, the Leprechaun stows himself away on the orbiting spaceship and wreaks havoc on the crew in an attempt to recapture his bride. Genres: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction

Children of the Corn: Genesis

I think I'd prefer Children of the Corn: Super Nintendo.

Reviewed Oct 7, 2014

Tim and Allie seek shelter in a remote desert compound after becoming lost and stranded. A strange Manson-like character, Preacher, reluctantly allows them inside with strict orders to be gone by morning and not wander "where you are not invited." Genres: Horror, Thriller

The Conjuring

Look what you made me review!

Reviewed Oct 3, 2014

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives. Genres: Horror, Thriller

Leprechaun 3

Viva Lep Vegas

Reviewed Oct 3, 2014

It was a normal night in Las Vegas, Nevada, all the lights were flashing brightly, until a man with one hand, one eye, and one leg walks into a pawn shop with a statue of a hideous looking Leprechaun. The owner claims it's a good luck charm. The statue also wore a medallion around it's neck. The careless pawn shop owner took off the medallion setting the Leprechaun free... Genres: Comedy, Horror, Romance

Children of the Corn

I'd rather road trip with Hubie than Vicky!

Reviewed Sep 30, 2014

A traveling couple end up in an abandoned Nebraska town inhabited by a cult of murderous children who worship a demon that lives in the local cornfields. Genres: Horror, TV Movie

Children of the Corn: Revelation

Palm Pilots! House of the Dead arcade games! Truly the te...

Reviewed Sep 26, 2014

When calls to her grandmother go unanswered, Jamie Lowell uncovers the truth behind her mysterious disappearance. Genres: Horror

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Which Sean Astin performance made you cry more: this or ...

Reviewed Sep 26, 2014

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​ Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Children of the Corn 666: Isaac’s Return

By faith Isaac blessed Jakob and Arnie and Stuart concern...

Reviewed Sep 23, 2014

A girl called Hannah goes back to her hometown (Gatlin) to find her mother but on the way she picks up a strange man who fore-shadows her life with a passage from the bible. When she gets there she wakes up Isaac from a coma he has been in for 19 years. Isaac is awake and wants to fulfil the final prophecy. Genres: Horror, Mystery