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Pain And Gain Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:49:50 +0000

‘Pain and Gain’ is an action,comedy and crime film that deals with extortion and kidnapping. A trio of bodybuilders in Florida get all wrapped up in an extortion ring and throw in kidnapping while you’re at it but like most crimes this whole scheme goes terribly wrong. This Michael Bay film is based on a [...]

'Oblivion' Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:39:37 +0000

The concept of the film an interesting one to say the least, but what you think isn’t necessarily what you’ll see in this movie.A veteran tech assigned to extract Earth’s remaining resources in the year 2077 and begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself. 60 years earlier in a war with [...]

'42′ Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:52:40 +0000

The life story of Jackie Robinson while making history signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. The Brooklyn Dodgers a team where he started his career and finished his career.

'Evil Dead' Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:55:41 +0000

The original came out in 1981 and some movies aren’t worth the remake but in this case be ready to be astonished. The film has already made twice what it cost to produce. Sam Raimi created the ‘The Evil Dead’ franchise which ended up as a trilogy (The Evil Dead, The Evil Dead II, and [...]

G.I.Joe: Retaliation Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:50:20 +0000

G.I.Joe continues to rock on with another mission against the terrorist group known as ‘COBRA.’In this mission the G.I. Joes,if you will; are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra they find themselves having to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Action packed film that stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ [...]

Olympus Has Fallen Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:56:28 +0000

This story line follows former Secret Service operative Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) who is tasked with a sudden return to active duty – when a hostile force takes over the White House. Leaving his desk job at the treasury, Banning runs headlong into the fight, he manages to slip inside the ravaged White House (codename: Olympus) [...]

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:55:30 +0000

A film that’s not all magical as hoped. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone had an okay story but lacked in everything else.A big time magician who’s career takes a hit as he must know look in his bag of tricks to re-vitalize what once he had. Steve Carell plays Burt Wonderstone who finds himself up against [...]

Oz The Great And Powerful Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:48:00 +0000

Yes this is a prequel with yet another movie in the series in the work as Oz The Great and Powerful swoops its way to the top of the box office on a broom.James Franco plays a con-man/ small-time magician who gets transported to a land we all grew to love The magical land of [...]

'Jack The Giant Slayer' Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:58:07 +0000

This fairy tale about the Jack and the Beanstalk comes to the silver screen except this time with a twist. In a way a love story that brings to the table a battle between two worlds, humans and giants. Jack is a young farmhand who finds himself fighting for his kingdom at the same time [...]

'Snitch' Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:19:38 +0000

The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) was below par in this film about a father who went to great length’s to save his son in ‘Snitch’. This action/drama film was slooooow moving and all the action was in the last ten minutes of the film. ‘Snitch’ is based on actual events The Rock becomes a snitch for [...]

Beautiful Creatures Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:55:40 +0000

The direction of this film was in great hopes that it didn’t seem to be compared to the Twilight series, however; there are similarities except this time the roles are reversed where the girl has the gift. The film is loaded with big names, Jeremy Irons, Emma Thompson, Viola Davis, Emmy Rossum all of which [...]

'Side Effects' Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:11:23 +0000

The Oscar winning director Steven Soderbergh has done his magic again and pulled a thriller out of his hat titled, ‘Side Effects’.In a pinch, this is the story of a woman (Rooney Mara) that’s overwhelmed in her life with everything from her husband (Channing Tatum) getting out of prison to deep depression and even in [...]

'Warm Bodies' Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:50:59 +0000

Zombies here, Zombies there, Zombies everywhere but in this film there is something strange going with these Zombies. Isaac Marion brought aided in bringing this film to life with his book, ‘Warm Bodies’ and oddly enough it goes to show you that Zombies can fall in love too, it’s all about the Zombie romance [...]

'The Last Stand' Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:01:42 +0000

Movie reviewer Brett Martin says 'The Last Stand' isn't great but it's not bad either. There's plenty of action in this film that takes place in a small southern town.

'Gangster Squad' Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:01:24 +0000

A movie where the trailer is probably better than the film itself.

'Killing Them Softly' Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:10:42 +0000

Brad Pitt and James Gandolfini set things right in this mob caper flick. Movie reviewer Brett Martin serves up his take on what many are saying is a sleeper classic, despite it's poor showing at the box office.

Skyfall Movie Review [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:01:02 +0000

Daniel Craig is back as the lead with some familiar cast members and not so familiar.

'Celebration Day' is Headed Back to Theaters

Jenna — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:43:37 +0000

As if seeing it twice and preordering it in every format possible wasn’t good enough, Led Zeppelin’s concert film, Celebration Day is headed back to theaters. When? Where? Why? Who cares? It’s coming back! Celebration Day was originally intended to be a one night only experience. Then they expanded it to two nights. Now it’s [...]

Scary Movies To Watch On Halloween #5 – Frankenstein [VIDEO]

103.7 The Loon — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:12:01 +0000

Yep. Frankenstein. Pop this sucker in about 6pm on Halloween to get you started.

Scary Movies To Watch On Halloween #4 – The Howling [VIDEO]

103.7 The Loon — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:10:16 +0000

These aren't your Mama's werewolves, son. This was the first werewolf movie to introduce werewolves that were more than just men with follicle and dentistry problems, but genuine over-sized carnivorous monsters.