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'Mad Max: Fury Road' Rightfully Recognized With Oscar Nominations
Mad Max: Fury Road was easily one of the greatest movies 2015 showed audiences. That doesn't mean I assumed it would be nominated for Best Picture when it came to Oscar time, but it was,...
Could 'The Revenant' Lead to Oscars for Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy?
The Revenant is justifiably receiving widespread buzz. To find out what works and what doesn't in the movie, check out our Senior Editor Mike Bitanga's review . For the purposes of this article, I'm interested...
'Free State of Jones' Trailer With Matthew McConaughey
Free State of Jones has released a trailer. The upcoming movie that hits theaters May 13, 2016 stars Matthew McConaughey as Newton Knight. This character lived during the American Civil War and commanded a group...
Why 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Needed to Beat 'Avatar'
If you've been anywhere near the internet in the last twenty days, you'll know that Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been shattering just about every box-office record that exists, as was to be expected....
The Enigmatic Resume of Edward Norton
Edward Norton is one of the best actors in Hollywood, yet, somehow, his enigmatic resume has made the first part of this sentence something uncommonly stated. Because Norton hasn't been a regular in movies over...
'Pain & Gain' is Michael Bay's Best Movie - Surprising Yet True
Michael Bay is a polarizing figure to fans. Certain sects worship the man for his emphasis on massive explosions and commitment to creating movies with astronomical budgets. Others believe he lacks creativity and does nothing...
'Out of the Furnace' Hasn't Been Properly Appreciated
I saw Out of the Furnace in theaters back in 2013. My draw to the movie - one with Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Zoe Saldana, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe, and Sam Shepard -...
'Carol' is Subtly Beautiful and Rewarding
Carol is recommended to prospective movie watchers interested in strong romantic chemistry within lead characters and thoughtful storytelling. Cate Blanchett plays the titular Carol Aird as Rooney Mara encompasses the younger Therese Belivet in this...
'The Book of Eli' is Underrated (Finally Someone Said It)
I will defend to the death that The Book of Eli with Denzel Washington is underrated. Badass performance from Denzel - check. Multiple top notch fight scenes that are both entertaining and realistic - check....
Peep the 'Independence Day: Resurgence' Trailer
Independence Day: Resurgence has dropped a trailer in anticipation of its June 24, 2016 release date. It's not often that a sequel arrives twenty years after the original installment, but 1996's Independence Day finally has...