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'Ex Machina' is a Fresh Take on Frankenstein's Monster
Was Victor Frankenstein more of a monster than his own creation? Alex Garland’s first directorial effort, Ex Machina , is a Sci-Fi film that portrays an original interpretation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. When a...
David Carl and Katie Hartman Create an Engaging Musical Comedy with 'David and Katie Get Re-Married'
The Peoples Improv Theater's presented David and Katie Get Re-Married, a play billed as a "darkly comedic real-time wedding" and it fulfills that promise. The musical loosely uses the wedding format to explore the twisted...
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' New Clips And Featurettes
With a little over a week left before Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron premieres, there have been several new TV spots, clips, and featurettes worth discussing; most of which are courtesy of Comic Book Resources....
'American Crime' S1 E8 Review: Fatigue Emerging
American Crime doesn't offer any critical developments in its latest episode. Instead, the audience receives the high level of acting American Crime has continually pumped out, but we fail to experience the gripping demand last...
M. Night Shyamalan's New Film 'The Visit'
Blinding Edge Pictures M. Night Shyamalan is widely considered to be a pretty horrible director as of late, but his latest project might allow him to re-introduce himself. Remember, he did give us some gems...
'Tomorrowland' Releases Trailer Filled With Action
Tomorrowland has released its third trailer in preparation for its May 22, 2015 release. The Disney feature stars George Clooney , Britt Robertson , and Hugh Laurie . Clooney and Robertson play Frank and Casey,...
Can 'Shark Tank' Succeed in Australia?
Once upon a time, Shark Tank didn't involve sharks at all. In fact, it didn't even take place in a tank. Yes, before the amphibian incarnation in America, the show's predecessor was dubbed Dragon's Den...
One Big Happy Review: 1.5: A Tale of Two Hubbies
This week's One Big Happy was a complete trainwreck, even by this show's standards. In the episode, Prudence's first husband Martin, who she's technically still married to, shows up. Prudence explained she signed divorce papers...
iZombie Review: 1.6: Virtual Reality Bites
This week's iZombie had Liv and the team solving the murder of a man who was "the most hated man on the Internet", a notorious troll and hacker. TV shows attempting to write Internet culture...
Community Review: 6.7: Advanced Safety Features
Community season 6 continued today was a fun, Britta-centered episode. In the meeting that opens the episode, Frankie warns everyone about guerilla marketing happening on Greendale. (Abed asks, "Why do they need marketing? They're amazing.")...