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The trailer for “Atlas Shrugged: Part II” has hit the web, and the blogs and mainstream media are reacting in the expected way. They are either dismissing it or flat-out ignoring the fact that it looks a hundred times better

Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine fame recently lambasted Republican Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan for admitting Rage is one of the conservative’s favorite bands.  Morello is just one of many artists who have criticized Republicans for daring to

Nicolas Cage is back on the big screen pretending to be a horrible actor again in the Simon West directed thriller, “Stolen.” Synopsis:  A former thief frantically searches for his missing daughter who has been kidnapped and locked in the

A trailer has finally landed online for director Walter Hill’s Sylvester Stallone action vehicle, “Bullet to the Head.” Synopsis: After watching their respective partners die, a cop and a hitman form an alliance in order to bring down their common

“The Expendables 2” opens today, and to say it looks like a macho good time would be an understatement. Star Sylvester Stallone has done it again. He’s gathered all our favorite old and weathered action heroes to show Hollywood what

Martin McDonagh of “In Bruges” fame is back after what felt like a much too long hiatus. “Seven Psychopaths” stars Colin Farrell, Christopher Walken, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson and Tom Waits, and if that cast isn’t enough to pique your

Hollywood has put out more than enough L.A. cop dramas over the years. It’s a genre that’s been thoroughly played out: the actor showcasing his chops playing a corrupt cop digging himself deeper into a pit of mental anguish and

Director Spike Lee returns to Brooklyn with his latest film, “Red Hook Summer.” The trailer has just been released online and the film mainly stars a cast of unknowns. Watch the trailer below and stay tuned for the synopsis and

The first trailer for “Alex Cross” has hit the web. The film stars Tyler Perry and Matthew Fox and is directed by Rob Cohen. It has been adapted by screenwriters Marc Moss and Kerry Williamson from James Patterson’s novel, “Cross.”

First things first: I am not a Republican. I am a conservative Libertarian that often looks at both the Democratic and Republican Parties in pure disdain. I believe the political discourse is usually way off course in America and television

A trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, “The Master,” has been released online. It stars Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Pheonix. Synopsis: A 1950s-set drama centered on the relationship between a charismaticintellectual known as “the Master” whose faith-based organization beginsto

Adam Sandler is loved and treasured by modern mainstream audiences becauseof his wholesome roles in films like “50 First Dates” and “Mr.Deeds.” Though relying on PG-13-level humor, these films and manyother Happy Madison productions bring a true heart to the

The trailer for “2 Days in New York,” starring Chris Rock and actress/director Julie Delpy, has arrived online. Synopsis: Marion (Delpy) has broken up with Jack (‘Two Days in Paris’) and now livesin New York with their child. But when her

The official synopsis for the upcoming science fiction film “Elysium” has been released online. It’s from “District 9” director Neill Blomkamp and stars Matt Damon and Jodie Foster:  In the year 2159 two classes of people exist: the very wealthy

There may not be many fans of of actors Ethan Hawke and Vincent D’onofrio on this site (though they are both great storytellers), but both star in an upcoming horror film entitled “Sinister” that looks to be the rare modern

Vincent D’onofrio’s “Don’t Go in the Woods” seems to have no larger ambitions  than to be a very strange and entertaining trip in the backyard of both D’onofrio’s house and his artistic brain. The film doesn’t want to delve into

Kevin Smith may not be directing films as often anymore, but he is certainly keeping busy. Besides his many podcasts under his Smodcast banner, he has started two television shows: AMC’s “Comic Book Men” and now “Spoilers,” which debuted this

In the first ten minutes of “Machine Gun Preacher,” we witness Gerard Butler’s character leave prison, scream at his wife, shoot heroin and attempt to kill an older man with a knife. Hard to believe this will be the hero

The ’80s and early ’90s represented a landmark moment for action films. The films from that era presented patriotic stories with quietly strong heroes who defied societal rules to seek justice. These men looked like men. They were rough. They

Stephen King is a legend. He’s one of the last of the household name authors — writers whose books were once as anticipated as a summer blockbuster film. His name has branded classic films along with legions of dark horror stories.

The first five minutes of the new Luc Besson produced flick “Lockout” let you know exactly the kind of film you are in for – one liners, action that actually looks like action … when was this movie made again?

The Razzies could be a great awards show for the everyman. They could spoof the self congratulatory place that is Hollywood. Bloated films like “The Tree of Life” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” would get their comeuppance. Instead,

For most of its running time, “Brake” is a near perfect thriller. It has a great concept, a strong leading man and fine direction. Then a twist occurs. And this first twist is perfectly fine. In fact, it gives us

Watching “ATM” is like getting stuck next to the guy at the party who thinks he is clever and smart but contributes nothing to normal conversation. You sit there politely because you don’t want to be rude, but you think

Filmmaker Troy Duffy created a true cult classic with “The Boondock Saints.” The 1999 film inspired a more than dedicated following, spawned a sequel and has lived on for more than a decade. The film is interesting in that it

“Goon” isn’t about much more than what its title says. It follows a goon who gets picked up by a hockey team because he can hit people really well. The film isn’t about our hero discovering himself, becoming a better

At 86, Elmore Leonard is still banging them out with the best of ’em. For his latest novel, he’s going back to U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, the character he created which inspired the FX series “Justified” starring Timothy Olyphant. Leonard

The new war film “Act of Valor” ends on the perfect note. After dedicating itself to the Navy SEALs who have given their lives to the service of their country since 9/11, the film wraps with the line: “And for

Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar,” out this week on Blu-ray and DVD, is about a man obsessed with self image. He attempts to write his own history to make himself more attractive to those of his ilk. That man is J.