It’s a fast-paced romp through Arthurian myths and legends without regard to well, any of them. But in the age of Hollywood rehashes, reboots, redux and regret that’s not necessarily a bad thing… leave your assumptions and expectations at home and be open to going along for the ride. [Read more…]
“Sleight”: An Earnest Origin Story that Pulls Off More Than Expected
With just the right cast and on point direction, Sleight delivered outside expectation. This is the story of an emerging superhero and as origin stories go, it’s not perfect but it’s pretty damn good. [Read more…]
“Rupture” Toys with Transformation and True Natures
Steven Shainberg combines expected genre tropes with that feeling of being watched that keeps you looking over your shoulder – even in your own house – in a manner that sets up a subtle but persistently growing feeling of unease. This movie isn’t a typical anything. [Read more…]
“Rupture”: A Q&A with Steven Shainberg
Slice of SciFi spoke briefly with director Steven Shainberg about his new movie and what prompted him to make a genre movie, about some of the inspiration behind his story choices in Rupture, and his central character, played by Noomi Rapace. [Read more…]
Watch the Cast and Director of “The Circle” in a Fireside Chat
Earlier this morning, EuropaCorp and STXfilms announced stars of the highly anticipated psychological thriller The Circle, Tom Hanks, Emma Watson, Patton Oswalt, James Ponsoldt (screenwriter and director) will sit down for an intimate talk about the film and “issues related to our modern socially-connected world and technology.” [Read more…]
“Ghost in the Shell” (Somehow) Misses its Own Damn Point I Don't Know About You, But...
When I saw a 15-minute preview of the 2017 Ghost in the Shell, in February, my first, second, and third thought was, did I just watch them take the brain out a Japanese woman and insert it into a white woman?…
I don’t know about you but, that screams no – as in hell no – to me. [Read more…]
“Ghost in the Shell”: Visual Design Overshadows Missing Story A Stunning Visual Exhibition That Insists on Oversimplifying Everything
Ghost in the Shell is not the blend of the cerebral and visual amazement it could have been. As a fan of this property I’m disappointed at the severe dumbing down of the script and the hand-holding storytelling style. [Read more…]
“Power Rangers” Lays a Solid Foundation for Future Fun
This movie is absolutely a kid’s property and driven to appeal to a younger audience meeting a big screen version of The Power Rangers for the first time. It’s got some problems and definitely uses up all the patience for the slow reveal the franchise has in the bank but it captures both the cheeky nature of the original, and leaves the door open for more action-packed sequels. [Read more…]
“Beauty and the Beast” Delights the Eyes and Ears
As certain as the sun (punny aren’t I), you’ll find the animated version of Beauty and The Beast on more than a few top five favorite Disney movies. For many, this particular Disney offering makes their favorite movies of all-time list with a pretty high ranking. [Read more…]
“Kong: Skull Island”: Here There Be Monsters and You’ll Be Glad of It
The kid in me loves watching King Kong movies because Kong always seemed like more than just a monster; there was something thinking behind those big fists and angry eyes. He seemed harassed and misunderstood… plus he can take on just about anything standing in his way. Kong: Skull Island takes that feeling and brings it to the forefront – Kong so far from stupid it’ll make you gleeful and he’s not here for humans bringing drama to his island home. [Read more…]
“Power Rangers” in San Diego That’s right, you read correctly... Power Rangers
Demonstrating their utter coolness, three cast members – Naomi Scott, Ludi Lin and Dacre Montgomery – from the upcoming Saban’s Power Rangers movie, by Lionsgate, set aside time to hold a meet and greet at Palm Court just inside the Gaslamp Gate from 2pm to 4pm for students going to The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering taking place in Petco Park Saturday, March 4, 2017. [Read more…]
“Get Out”: Jordan Peele Kicks Horror Up a Notch
The movie sounds its warning from the very beginning then proceeds to drive home its point with every sinister twist and turn. This is a thriller deeply aware of what make it frightening. The characters are smart, the big reveal brash, and the conclusion comical in its outlandishness. [Read more…]
