Author: Tyler Birss
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'The End of the Tour' Releases Thoughtful Trailer
The End of the Tour is an upcoming movie starring Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg. Based on David Lipsky's book called Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself , this thoughtful feature showcases Segel...
Nasty Battle: Rone vs. The Saurus
Rone and The Saurus recently squared off in an entertaining rap battle. During this KOTD event, each rapper directed personals toward the core of his opponent. There were also a couple of quality rebuttals, and...
'Knock Knock' Trailer Tortures Keanu Reeves
Knock Knock has the vibe of a guilty pleasure. Directed by Eli Roth and starring Keanu Reeves, this horror/thriller movie showcases Reeves as a family man who opens his front door to two outwardly innocent...
'Wayward Pines' S1 E2 Review: Death and Confusion
Wayward Pines features Burke and Sheriff Pope squaring off in its opening scene. With no identification or evidence to support Burke's claims, Sheriff Pope disbelieves everything his suspect offers him. This tells us what we...
Season 2 of 'True Detective' is Nearing
True Detective developed a cult following after its exceptionally dark Season 1 showcase hit TV screens. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson partnered up as detectives investigating the work of an elusive serial killer, or killers,...
'Pan' Trailer Stars Rooney Mara, Hugh Jackman
Pan is a fantasy film with its roots emerging from the Peter Pan and Captain Hook story. It stars Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily, Hugh Jackman as Blackbeard, Garrett Hedlund as James Hook, and newcomer...
'Wayward Pines' S1 E1 Review: Mysterious Tone
Wayward Pines opens up with an injured Matt Dillon unconscious in dirt. Shortly after the U.S. Secret Service agent awakens, he ends up in a local hospital. Believe it or not, Dillon finds himself in...
'American Crime' S1 E11 Review: It's a Bloodbath
American Crime kicks off its finale with back-and-forth scenes on key characters in religious settings. The point here is to emphasize that forgiveness is relative. Various characters in American Crime have a dedicated viewpoint, yet...
'Fight Like A Girl' Strikes Plenty of Profound Notes
(Image courtesy of jillmorley.com) Fight Like A Girl is a boxing documentary that delves into the misunderstood world of female fighters. Powered by boxer and filmmaker, Jill Morley, this feature is full of ambition and...
'American Crime' S1 E10 Review: Surviving Legality
American Crime starts its latest episode with Hector receiving a visit behind bars. Woken up shirtless and revealed to be heavily tattooed, the prosecution's witness is questioned about the murder weapon in Carter's case. Apparently...