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Star Wars Rebels to Deliver A New Hope to Fans

S.J. Mitchell · October 6, 2014

After the credits rolled on 2005's Revenge of the Sith, many fans of the original trilogy were left unsatisfied. The newer trilogy seemed to focus on updated special effects and intense choreographed fight scenes.

The overall story, however, seemed to sputter like the Falcon's hyperdrive.

New Line's Bonnie & Clyde Delights With Heart and Harmonies

Jeff Ritter · October 4, 2014

Arthur Penn’s 1967 film “Bonnie & Clyde” is considered to be a masterpiece of American cinema. While not the most historically accurate biography Hollywood ever made, it is a crazy thrill ride, and it had Gene Hackman and Gene Wilder in it. That’s pretty tough to beat in my book.

"The Good Lie" Rings True With Fresh Talent

Jeff Ritter · October 3, 2014

Americans have it tough. Which cell phone company gives us the biggest bang for our buck? How secure are our pictures on our i-Phones and Android devices? Which lousy choice will we get to pick from for our next President?

Liam Neeson Brings the Action Again for "Taken 3"

RJ Carter · October 1, 2014

Liam Neeson returns to the big screen one final time as Brian Mills -- the family man with a "certain set of skills." But this time, his efforts to protect his family fail -- and his wife is murdered.

"The Equalizer" Reunites Fuqua and Washington for Another Hit

Jeff Ritter · September 26, 2014

Remember that old 1980s television show, The Equalizer? If you’re much younger than me you may not. It was a solid show but skewed much older demographically than my age at that time. The show featured that other Michael Caine, Edward Woodward.

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season One on DVD/Blu-ray

RJ Carter · September 23, 2014

It just goes to show, you can't always trust the critics. I hadn't watched any of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. because I'd heard from some corners -- comic-fan corners, mind you! -- that the show was not just underwhelming, it was actually bad.

"Kingsman: The Secret Service" Trailer Spotlights Action and Comedy

RJ Carter · September 23, 2014

The spies are back in business... in Hollywood, that is. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has a strong television following, Scorpion is kicking off, "The Equalizer" is debuting in theaters, and the original series starring Edward Woodward is also getting a full-series release.

Blast to the Past with "The Midnight Special" on DVD

Dennis Russo · September 20, 2014

For those of us old enough to remember, there was a time when there were no music videos and there was no MTV (not that MTV plays any videos anymore) and the only way you go to see your favorite performers were to see them in concert.

Start Your Christmas Lists Now: Sherlock, Merlin, Doctor Who Giftsets From BBC

RJ Carter · September 20, 2014

It's only September, but anyone knows that if you want to get the really cool stuff for Christmas, you have to start making your list early. Any later than Halloween, and you're likely to get stuck with whatever your friends and family could pick up at the local Walgreens. And you want cool, right?

Liam Neeson Nails Noir with "A Walk Among The Tombstones"

Jeff Ritter · September 19, 2014

Liam Neeson is one cool cat. I enjoyed his work long before “Taken,” but after that gloriously performed throwback to the classic violent revenge films he was a bonafide superstar. Unfortunately for him, he’s dangerously close to being typecast.