September 2017

Before the calendar switches to October and the awards season begins, Tom Cruise and Doug Liman are back with another collaboration in American Made, the story of Barry Seal.  This absurdly true story promises a devishly good …

Throughout cinema history, there have been a select few individuals that have captivated the most artistic of movie fans as well as general audiences. But which movie star is the best to ever step in …

Sony seems to be getting another A-List actor, Michelle Williams, to star in their first Spider-Man spin-off. The Report Variety reports that  is in talks to be the female lead in Sony’s introduction to their new …

After Terminator: Genisys stunk up theaters in 2015, it appears that Paramount is once again looking to create a new series of movies for the franchise. The Report James Cameron and Tim Miller have previously …

After making a mockery of the competition at the box office, the sequel to the popular It has finally received the green light. The Report This news was probably a forgone conclusion after It smashed records with a $117 …

Questions of our place in the universe have been mulled over in film for decades, and few have been more famous than 1997’s Contact.  This sweeping epic was quite polarizing upon its initial release, but many …

This past weekend saw three new films get wide releases in theaters, making for a crowded September 22nd-24th box office.  With more and more popular films released this month, September 2017 has moved closer to …

With the growth of social media in recent years, Hollywood has followed a similar trend by adapting many forms of connectivity into movies.  Many of those concepts have turned into horror films, with Friend Request becoming another …

As more and more content moves online, it appears that Martin Scorsese will be joining the new age in teaching an online film course. The Report The great director is going to debut a series …

In February of 2014, many were shocked at how entertaining Kingsman: The Secret Service was, gaining more and more fans as each week passed at the theaters.  Now, Matthew Vaughn and Co. are back to deliver …

After reviewing his film, What Is Philanthropy?, I had an opportunity to discuss the film even further with its director, Salvatore Alaimo.  We were able to discuss a wide variety of topics, including how the film …

September is normally a time where movies that aren’t quite “Oscar-worthy” in terms of premise or genre get released.  American Assassin sits firmly in this category as an action-thriller with a little spy flavor.  Based off …

It was merely fate that one of my readers would request that I review The Room, and that day is finally here.  Often called the worst movie ever made, Tommy Wiseau’s disasterous creation is somehow more …

Now that we are finally in the midst of September, groups of new films are making their way to theaters every week.  However, those new films continue to pale in comparison to a certain horror …

Although it’s tanking at the box office, Darren Aronofsky‘s mother! is getting a lot buzz, becoming the most talked-about film of the weekend.  People seem to hate the film as it is a new member of the …

After a self-imposed sabbatical, Darren Aronofsky is back to entertain (?) with his next movie, mother!  With him are two of the most talented actors in the business, Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem.  Aronofsky movies haven’t …

In a year bereft of of solid comedies, Aubrey Plaza is back once again to showcased her daring and often twisted sense of humor in Ingrid Goes West.  The film has been gaining traction in the …

It’s time for another installment of MovieBabble’s ideas for new films that, if done correctly, could be pretty fantastic.  For those that are new to the series, take a look at the first three segments …

Now that the NFL is back in full force, football is on the minds of millions of people all across the United States.  Over the years, Hollywood has shared this fascination of the country’s most …

As a critic, it’s always a great opportunity to become aware of new films and the discussions that they create.  What Is Philanthropy? is no different.  In this week’s reader requested review, Director Salvatore Alaimo attempted …

After August which was one of the worst in recent history, the box office finally has a serious jolt after this past weekend.  Stephen King’s It not only put the 2017 box office back on track, it …

Although it might not be the most controversial news (which certainly isn’t a bad thing), Jake Gyllenhaal had something to say the other day about Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings that …

Reese Witherspoon has always been the plucky, relatable actress that you can get behind in a romantic comedy.  She’s back at in Home Again, another romantic comedy that looks to pump some life into a genre that …

Many pointed to the adaptation of Stephen King’s It as one of their most anticipated films of the fall season.  Upon the release of the initial trailer, talk of the film broke records on YouTube as …

In a wild turn of events, Colin Trevorrow is no longer directing Star Wars: Episode IX, leaving the movie and its production in a precarious situation. The Report Disney released the following statement regarding Colin Trevorrow’s departure …

The next reader requested review comes from a dear friend and highlights George Miller’s crazy action epic, Mad Max: Fury Road!  Coming 30 years after Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Miller had ruminated for years on what a fourth Mad …

The box office continues to lag to almost a complete standstill as studios have written off releasing movies wide in theaters over Labor Day weekend.  In fact, the biggest opening release this weekend was a …

After a solid start to the summer, the most popular movie season of the year screeched to a halt in August.  Not only has the box office declined significantly, but there were also some less …

Although August 2017 will most definitely be remembered for how bad it performed at the box office, there were still some solid flicks to see.  While the bigger films of the month fell flat, some …

Although Robert Pattinson’s name still has somewhat of a stigma for casual moviegoers from his work in the Twilight series, those who have seen his recent work know that he is incredibly gifted as a performer.  Since …