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Syfy's 12 Monkeys Turns On Try, Try Again (and Again)

RJ Carter · January 2, 2015

Adapting the 1995 Bruce Willis film, Syfy's 12 MONKEYS sticks to the premise of a time traveler from a few decades into the future coming back to present day (and, perhaps, even years earlier) in an attempt to track down and eradicate the initial source of a plague that would wipe out nearly all of humanity in his t

Bad Turn Worse A Turn for the Better

RJ Carter · December 31, 2014

This understated indie film starts off slow, but develops in short order into a startling and disturbing series of twisted twists.

TenNapel's Nnewts Epic Fantasy of Amphibious Proportions

RJ Carter · December 30, 2014

Doug TenNapel introduces a new world to his fans with the first book of the NNEWTS series, ESCAPE FROM THE LIZZARKS. At its most basic level, NNEWTS pits peaceful amphibians against aggressive reptiles.

Is Santa Claus Coming to Town? MyTopSportsbooks Makes Odds.

RJ Carter · December 22, 2014

NEW YORK, NY – With just days until Christmas, children and adults across the globe are hoping to get all the presents on their wish lists. Once again, one man is deemed with delivering all these present the world over. Will Santa Claus once again get the job done?

Pure Flix Asks "Do You Believe?"

RJ Carter · December 21, 2014

From the folks who brought us the thoughtful comedy MOMS' NIGHT OUT and the inspirational GOD'S NOT DEAD comes a dramatic character-driven film, DO YOU BELIEVE?

Branson Famous Reality Series with Musical Twist

RJ Carter · December 19, 2014

It's billed as "The World's First Reality Musical." And at first blush, I immediately said, "No it's not." Not if I count GREASE: YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT! (that gave us the spectacular Laura Osnes). And I'm pretty sure AMERICAN IDOL could lay some sort of claim to that title.

The Trip to Italy a Recipe for Fun

Dennis Russo · December 19, 2014

This follow-up movie to 2010’s much acclaimed THE TRIP reunites Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, this time on a culinary tour of Italy at the request of Director Michael Winterbottom.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Jeff Ritter · December 17, 2014

Peter Jackson is a talented director, but he’s got to know when to say when. After seeing to “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” I’ve now spent almost a full 24 hour day (including the extended cuts of the original Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the two previous Hobbit films) in his vision of J. R. R.