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REBEL IN THE RYE Does Little To Demystify J.D. Salinger

Jeff Ritter · September 15, 2017

J.D. Salinger is a name that almost instantly brings out strong reactions in people. Some boo and hiss, proclaiming his most famous work, “The Catcher in the Rye,” to be dangerous in some way and demand that it be banned from their children’s schools.

Story, Not Visual FX, Should Be Key Element for ROBOTECH Movie

S.J. Mitchell · September 14, 2017

Sony continues to reel in top talent for it's adaption of 1985's cult anime, ROBOTECH. Originally conceptualized back in 2007, the project continues to defy all odds as the studio is committed to bringing protoculture to life.

The King (of the Monsters) is Dead: Long Live the King

RJ Carter · August 8, 2017

He destroyed Tokyo almost a dozen times, but Godzilla, King of the Monsters, has finally succumbed to time.

Or, more precisely, the actor who marched in the rubber suit across scale models of cities, has passed.

Infographic: Movie Nightmares!

Critical Blast Staff · August 7, 2017

We've all been there. Whether it was deep in our childhood, or just last night, we've all been at that place where we've watched a movie before going to bed that just kept us up all night, afraid to go to sleep and praying that the covers were just enough protection to keep us safe.

THE DARK TOWER Is A Black Stain On Stephen King's Most Ambitious Work

Jeff Ritter · August 4, 2017

THE DARK TOWER is Hollywood stupidity in maximum overdrive. I just don’t get it. The studios scramble to secure the film rights to beloved stories and then take a massive dump on the fans who naturally expect these adaptations to be extremely faithful to the source material.

Phoenix Forgotten: Unforgettable

RJ Carter · August 3, 2017

Here's why I hate "found footage" films: because when they're done well, they accomplish their objective and convince you what you are seeing actually happened; and when you mentally correct course in the middle of the film, you have a very disconcerting sense of cognitive dissonance as your brain argues against its

McKenna Grace Exhibits Great Range in GIFTED

RJ Carter · August 1, 2017

Young Mary Adler (FULLER HOUSE's MCKENNA GRACE) is about to start first grade, and is resisting it every step of the way, preferring to continue being home-schooled by her uncle, Frank (CHRIS EVANS, MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS).

Theron and McAvoy Spy Like It's 1989 In ATOMIC BLONDE

Jeff Ritter · July 28, 2017

ATOMIC BLONDE is a stylish retro romp through the world of Cold War cloak and dagger. It’s also a strong debut by director David Leitch, though the tangled web they weave in trying to deceive the audience is ever so slightly overwrought.

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