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The Divergent Series: Insurgent Will Get 3D Release

RJ Carter · October 30, 2014

Critics weren't kind to DIVERGENT, but audiences held a different opinion (41% to 71%, respectively, as ranked by Rotten Tomatoes). So how to ensure a better take on the sequel, THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT?

Avenger vs. Avenger in Marvel's "Avengers: Age of Ultron" Trailer

RJ Carter · October 23, 2014

A haunting version of Pinocchio's "I've Got No Strings" trills chillingly through this trailer for "Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron" trailer, and the action we are seeing here is the most intense of any Marvel movie to date. Thor vs. Tony Stark. Iron Man (in the Hulkbuster armor) vs. The Hulk.

Witching & Bitching Bubbling To Become Cult Classic

Dennis Russo · October 18, 2014

“Witching & Bitching” is a campy, off the cuff, over the top sci-fi comedy that just screams to be the next cult classic. This film by Alex De La Iglesia is made in Spain with English subtitles and is available on DVD from IFC films.

"Venus in Fur" Flows Smooth as Sable Stole

Dennis Russo · October 13, 2014

“Venus in Fur” takes place in a Paris theater, where the director of a play about a woman entering into an agreement to dominate her male counterpart, feels exhausted and frustrated after holding auditions all day for the woman’s role and not finding anyone remotely close to what he is looking for.

Jeremy Renner is Killer in Kill the Messenger

Jeff Ritter · October 10, 2014

I tend to avoid pre-release publicity and trailers because I want to be surprised. I skimmed the press screening synopsis and saw the words, “Kill,” “Jeremy Renner,” “and “CIA.” My cursory glance at the press invite and the film’s title had me thinking action flick. It isn’t.

"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?

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