SCI FI / FANTASY
RYAN: This film is directed by Guillermo del Toro who I’ve always enjoyed, primarily because of his fantastic creature work, specifically in Pan’s Labyrinth. I was dreading seeing this because in the trailer, it’s made to look so much like a Transformers movie but it’s actually nothing like that, thank God. It’s a really ..
COMEDY
RYAN: This is the new apocalyptic comedy co-directed by and starring Seth Rogen. And it was primarily an excuse for him to get his friends together to hang out and have a good time on a film set for a few months. It’s absurd but a surprisingly original and fun movie. CHUCK: Absolutely. It felt ..
OZ
My favorite movie of the year – Oz the Great and Powerful (click here for my theatrical review) – arrives on 3D Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray Combo Pack, and DVD June 11th. As a lifelong Oz fan, I’m excited to own the film. It looks stunningly gorgeous on Blu Ray and is packed with some great special ..
SCI FI / FANTASY
RYAN: It’s the new movie from M. Night Shyamalan and after three great movies, followed by four stinkers, this one was primed to go in any direction. CAROLINE: How did it turn out? RYAN: I really liked it. It’s a cool sci fi movie but underneath all of the dystopian future and cool effects, there’s ..
ACTION
RYAN: This is the sequel in the rebooted Star Trek franchise, directed by JJ Abrams, and I really liked them both! I’m not a big Star Trek fan; never saw the TV show or the original Shatner movies; but, this movie is cool. Even just the first scene gave me the chills! If I wasn’t ..
SCI FI / FANTASY
RYAN: I had such high hopes for this movie because I love sci fi, Tom Cruise and the trailer looked great, but those hopes have been dashed. CAROLINE: Oh no. Why? RYAN: It’s such overblown science fiction. I really love the genre and when it’s good, it’s brilliant and innovative. When it’s bad, or mediocre, ..
SCI FI / FANTASY
RYAN: The Host is a new movie based on a novel by Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, and it stars one of our favorite young actresses, Saoirse Ronan. CAROLINE: I will confess to being interested in this movie only because of Saoirse. As you know, sci-fi isn’t really my thing, and I wasn’t ..
OZ
RYAN: I’ve never been more excited about a new movie before in my life. I’ve been a member of The International Wizard of Oz Club since I was 10. My Bar Mitzvah was Oz themed. I’ve attended Oz conventions throughout my life and I have quite a collection of memorabilia – including almost all of ..
ACTION
RYAN: I love Ewan McGregor and fairy tales so that they come together in Jack the Giant Slayer is all good news. CAROLINE: How was the movie? I doubt I will ever see it. RYAN: Better than expected. It’s a little wonky, timing-wise, since Oz opens next week and this one had a similar budget. ..
SCI FI / FANTASY
RYAN: I’m Hollywood lovefest with witches continues with Beautiful Creatures. This movie is cool. It has the same kind of vibe as one of my favorite witch movies, The Craft. CAROLINE: It’s based on a series of young adult novels, not as much of a sensation as Twilight but popular. RYAN: I’m tempted to read ..
ACTION
RYAN: It’s the season of the witch and I’m not being cliché. This is the first of several movies with witches we’re getting this year. And I live for witches so I’m fully on board with this, Hollywood. Bring it. CAROLINE: I’m happy for you. I know you’ve had a thing for witches your whole ..
RYAN: We just saw part one in the new Hobbit trilogy from director Peter Jackson and I’m so glad to have you joining me in reviewing this, Brad, since you love The Lord of the Rings as much as I love Oz and Harry Potter. BRAD: That is very true. I’m a complete Tolkien geek. ..
