Marvel has released a sneak preview of Thor #1 to get folks amped up for the issue's upcoming release. There's a lot to get excited about as Thor takes over the throne of Asgard. His hammer travels the realms taking care of business as the Almighty Thor awaits its return and contemplates his ascendancy as the new ruler of Asgard. Check out the entire cover and a link to the preview after the jump.
The prince is now a king. All Asgard lies before Thor, the God of Thunder. And after many months of war, the Ten Realms are finally at peace. But the skies above the Realm Eternal are never clear for long. The Black Winter is coming. And the God of the Storm will be powerless before it.
Writer Donny Cates and artist Nick Klein take over the creative duties in the 40-page debut of Thor #1. From a first glance, the artwork is stunning and the story and narrative has a mythical flavor surrounding it that gives it legitimacy as an extension of Norse folklore.
Marvel has released a sneak preview of Thor #1 to get folks amped up for the issue's upcoming release. There's a lot to get excited about as Thor takes over the throne of Asgard. His hammer travels the realms taking care of business as the Almighty Thor awaits its return and contemplates his ascendancy as the new ruler of Asgard. Check out the entire cover and a link to the preview after the jump.
So it's been a couple of days since I saw Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The movie sits at 59% on Rotten Tomatoes. Am I surprised? Not one bit. Who would have thought that the last chapter in a saga that began when I was 5 years old and spans four generations of fans would be divisive?
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron's journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle commences.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is way too much movie to take in in just one viewing. I'm doing this first reaction review before the film hits theaters tonight. However, I'm seeing it again on Saturday and will expand my review after that.
If Disney and Lucasfilm didn't hold to their own self-imposed three movie / trilogy rule, The Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker would and should be at least two movies. It's stuffed so full of story and action, there's barely any time to stop and take a breath.
J.J. Abrams and Chris Terrio really have delivered a satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga. Does Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker feel rushed and messy at times? Of course it does! How could it not, with all the unanswered questions The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi left them to address and character arcs that needed to be completed?
Did Abrams and Terrio use a list of tick boxes to check off as they addressed each item they had to wrap up in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker? Most likely. How else could they keep up with every little thing fans of the franchise were going to want to experience and get closure for? However, I didn't feel like that's all they were doing and it didn't feel convoluted. It's perfectly predictable and unpredictable in all the right ways exactly when it needs to be.
Some are wondering what the tone of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is and how it fits into the grand scheme of this sequel trilogy. I would say it sits perfectly balanced between The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. When the Emperor is around, things are pretty dark and oppressive.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was going to be divisive no matter how it turned out. J.J. Abrams and Chris Terrio had a thankless job of concluding a four decades old story that people of all ages and expectations were going to experience in their own personal ways. I can't think of any other way they could have brought the saga to a close. Like Darth Vader said, "The circle is now complete."
So it's been a couple of days since I saw Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The movie sits at 59% on Rotten Tomatoes. Am I surprised? Not one bit. Who would have thought that the last chapter in a saga that began when I was 5 years old and spans four generations of fans would be divisive?
When you see the trailer for Black Christmas, most folks will no doubt find it to look like your typical teen slasher film. Another entry into the holiday slasher-themed sub genre that's gained so much attention in the past decade. You wouldn't be wrong in assuming this, with scene after scene of a masked killer stabbing away at his or her female victims. However, Director Sophia Takal says there is so much more to the film than just a terrifyingly good time. There's a message she wanted to spread. "You can never let your guard down, you always have to keep fighting. And that was what we wanted to make a movie about. Some of the men that people have called out during the #MeToo movement were reintegrating into the world without having to totally reckon with what they’ve done." After the jump, you can check out the trailer for the latest version of the classic horror movie.
I have a hard time calling this new iteration of Black Christmas or the 2006 version a remake because each one sort of stood on its own. They might have the same premise, but the stories and details are different. I think of each film as part of a franchise re-visited every few years. Honestly, they could almost be considered sequels. It's not like any of them are actually tied to each other directly.
Hawthorne College is quieting down for the holidays. One by one, sorority girls on campus are being killed by a stalker. But the killer is about to discover that this generation's women aren't willing to become hapless victims as they fight back.
Black Christmas arrives in theaters on Friday the 13th.
When you see the trailer for Black Christmas, most folks will no doubt find it to look like your typical teen slasher film. Another entry into the holiday slasher-themed sub genre that's gained so much attention in the past decade. You wouldn't be wrong in assuming this, with scene after scene of a masked killer stabbing away at his or her female victims. However, Director Sophia Takal says there is so much more to the film than just a terrifyingly good time. There's a message she wanted to spread. "You can never let your guard down, you always have to keep fighting. And that was what we wanted to make a movie about. Some of the men that people have called out during the #MeToo movement were reintegrating into the world without having to totally reckon with what they’ve done." After the jump, you can check out the trailer for the latest version of the classic horror movie.
UPDATE: I just realized I spelled "Wookiee" wrong. So sue me! Even Kenner spelled it wrong on their actual packaging in the 1970s. Everything except the title card has been corrected.
In 1978, CBS teamed with George Lucas to keep his space saga fresh on everyone's minds by creating a television special that would preserve fan excitement and market new toys. "The Star Wars Holiday Special" premiered on November 17, 1978 to the groans of viewers across the nation. What was meant to entertain quickly spiraled into schlock variety show territory as familiar heroes like Han Solo, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia were surrounded by performances from Jefferson Starship, Bea Arthur, and Diahann Carroll as well as comedy sketches performed by Harvey Korman and Art Carney. Needless to say, the special was far from what creator George Lucas envisioned it to be.
What I've done with "Star Wars: A Wookiee Holiday" is try to recreate and re-assemble "The Star Wars Holiday Special" into something that vaguely resembles George Lucas's original vision of what it was supposed to be. I've jettisoned all the variety show elements and painstakingly edited the original 90-minute (without commercials) show down to roughly a 53-minute running time. I've excised the songs and performances by Jefferson Starship, Diahann Carroll, Bea Arthur, Carrie Fisher, and the acrobats. Most of the comedic skits and bits from Harvey Korman and Art Carney are missing as well.
The reason the title of the special was changed to "A Wookiee Holiday" is because that was what it was originally supposed to be called. Thousands, if not millions, of mail-order Boba Fett action figures were sent out worldwide with a label that stated the character was "introduced in the November 1978 'Star Wars' television special, 'A Wookiee Holiday.'" I also thought it was a fitting way to separate it from "The Star Wars Holiday Special" and give it an all-new identity.
Is "Star Wars: A Wookiee Holiday" any better or easier to watch than "The Star Wars Holiday Special?" Many will probably say no. Some will think it's more boring because of a lack of anything funny to laugh at throughout. Others might appreciate this edit for what it is. It's my silly little way of honoring George Lucas and his original vision for a television special that would tide fans over waiting for a sequel and simultaneously create more capital to support his ever growing Lucasfilm and ILM dynasties.
Whether or not you can watch the entire thing in one sitting, I hope you find some way to enjoy "Star Wars: A Wookiee Holiday." Just to let you know, the titles for the special were originally accompanied by the "Star Wars" Main Title but Sony Music Group made me remove it.
UPDATE: I just realized I spelled "Wookiee" wrong. So sue me! Even Kenner spelled it wrong on their actual packaging in the 1970s. Everything except the title card has been corrected.
In 1978, CBS teamed with George Lucas to keep his space saga fresh on everyone's minds by creating a television special that would preserve fan excitement and market new toys. "The Star Wars Holiday Special" premiered on November 17, 1978 to the groans of viewers across the nation. What was meant to entertain quickly spiraled into schlock variety show territory as familiar heroes like Han Solo, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia were surrounded by performances from Jefferson Starship, Bea Arthur, and Diahann Carroll as well as comedy sketches performed by Harvey Korman and Art Carney. Needless to say, the special was far from what creator George Lucas envisioned it to be.
It looks like the 1990's are back in the first teaser trailer for DC Universe's Stargirl. Nickelodeon star Brec Bessinger plays the title character dressed up in a rather aged looking midriff costume that, I would think, most #MeToo advocates would not be happy about. Honestly, there's not much here to get excited about. Teens stand in front of their lockers and then Stargirl swoops down and grabs a lightning bolt. That's it. I don't see why anyone over the age of 19 would watch this and think they'll be interested. Check out the teaser after the jump.
Stargirl is an upcoming American drama web television series, based on the DC Comics superhero Stargirl created by Geoff Johns and Lee Moder, that is set to premiere in early 2020 on DC Universe streaming service and The CW network television.
It looks like the 1990's are back in the first teaser trailer for DC Universe's Stargirl. Nickelodeon star Brec Bessinger plays the title character dressed up in a rather aged looking midriff costume that, I would think, most #MeToo advocates would not be happy about. Honestly, there's not much here to get excited about. Teens stand in front of their lockers and then Stargirl swoops down and grabs a lightning bolt. That's it. I don't see why anyone over the age of 19 would watch this and think they'll be interested. Check out the teaser after the jump.
Some old newsreel footage from one of the first two movies is the only look we get of the original cast in the first trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Just want to get that out of the way immediately so your expectations aren't too high going into this. The characters are talked about, hinted at, and we even get a chance to see the jumpsuits and the Ecto-1 - but that's it. What we do get to witness is a small town being harassed by something supernatural as Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, and company wonder what it is. The entire atmosphere of this sneak peek into the movie feels nothing like the previous films in the franchise. It suggests a much more personal tale that will take place far away from the noisy, busy streets of New York City. All this being said, the trailer is pretty cool. Check it out after the jump.
When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife will haunt theaters on July 10, 2020.
Some old newsreel footage from one of the first two movies is the only look we get of the original cast in the first trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Just want to get that out of the way immediately so your expectations aren't too high going into this. The characters are talked about, hinted at, and we even get a chance to see the jumpsuits and the Ecto-1 - but that's it. What we do get to witness is a small town being harassed by something supernatural as Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, and company wonder what it is. The entire atmosphere of this sneak peek into the movie feels nothing like the previous films in the franchise. It suggests a much more personal tale that will take place far away from the noisy, busy streets of New York City. All this being said, the trailer is pretty cool. Check it out after the jump.
Steadfast Records just released a promotional video for the song "Open My Eyes" off of Focused's upcoming album "At Eternity's Gate." The 1993 demo is being released on vinyl, CD, and tape very soon and can be pre-ordered right here. The clip features photos of the band performing at different shows including Cornerstone. We also get a look at some of the fliers for shows they played with classic bands like Unashamed, Strife, Outspoken, Undertow, and Ignite. Anyone who was around back in the early 1990's hardcore scene will definitely be hit with a wave of nostalgia. Check out the video after the jump.
At Eternity's Gate, by Focused. Six previously unheard early recordings made in 1993 by the legendary and influential Southern California band who coined the term Spirit-Filled Hardcore. Recently unarchived and remixed from the original 1/2” master tapes.
First pressing limited to 500 total copies
250 Black standard edition
150 Transparent green standard edition
100 Metallic Gold deluxe edition with a set of reprinted flyers from 5 classic Focused shows.
Steadfast Records just released a promotional video for the song "Open My Eyes" off of Focused's upcoming album "At Eternity's Gate." The 1993 demo is being released on vinyl, CD, and tape very soon and can be pre-ordered right here. The clip features photos of the band performing at different shows including Cornerstone. We also get a look at some of the fliers for shows they played with classic bands like Unashamed, Strife, Outspoken, Undertow, and Ignite. Anyone who was around back in the early 1990's hardcore scene will definitely be hit with a wave of nostalgia. Check out the video after the jump.
Lost in Space was a pleasant surprise for my family when it premiered on Netflix. Most sci-fi shows these days aren't family-friendly and target a mature audience, leaving a giant hole in the realm of child-safe genre television everyone can watch together. Although Lost in Space is dark and even gritty, there's really nothing in the way of heavy profanity or adult situations to keep me from letting my 13-year-old enjoy it. The second season premieres on December 24th and looks to push the boundaries of action and suspense even further. It appears a few horror tropes will be thrown at us as well. Check out the trailer for the second season after the jump.
The Robinsons are back... but have you seen their Robot?
There's more danger — and adventure — ahead for the Robinson family! With the Jupiter 2 stranded on a mysterious ocean planet without their beloved Robot, the Robinsons must work together, alongside the mischievous and manipulative Dr. Smith and the always charming Don West, to make it back to the Resolute and reunite with the other colonists. But they quickly find all is not as it seems. A series of incredible new threats and unexpected discoveries emerge as they look for the key to finding Robot and safe passage to Alpha Centauri. They will stop at nothing to keep their family safe ... survival is a Robinson specialty after all.
Lost in Space Season 2 returns December 24th, only on Netflix.
Lost in Space was a pleasant surprise for my family when it premiered on Netflix. Most sci-fi shows these days aren't family-friendly and target a mature audience, leaving a giant hole in the realm of child-safe genre television everyone can watch together. Although Lost in Space is dark and even gritty, there's really nothing in the way of heavy profanity or adult situations to keep me from letting my 13-year-old enjoy it. The second season premieres on December 24th and looks to push the boundaries of action and suspense even further. It appears a few horror tropes will be thrown at us as well. Check out the trailer for the second season after the jump.
Daniel Craig is back as James Bond in the first trailer for the franchise's 25th installment, No Time to Die. It's all here - exotic locales, gadgets, an eccentric evildoer, Blofeld, a dark lair for the villain to hide out in, and another strong female matching wits with our archaic hero. I"m not seeing anything that challenges what we've come to expect from these films over the years. However, I will say that Daniel Craig is the most accurate depiction to the character of James Bond that has ever graced the screen and I love him in the part. Check out the new trailer after the jump.
Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
Daniel Craig is back as James Bond in the first trailer for the franchise's 25th installment, No Time to Die. It's all here - exotic locales, gadgets, an eccentric evildoer, Blofeld, a dark lair for the villain to hide out in, and another strong female matching wits with our archaic hero. I"m not seeing anything that challenges what we've come to expect from these films over the years. However, I will say that Daniel Craig is the most accurate depiction to the character of James Bond that has ever graced the screen and I love him in the part. Check out the new trailer after the jump.
The teaser trailer for Black Widow is out and looks like it's going to be a fun thrill ride. We're treated to some great action sequences, which promises our adrenaline will be pumping when we see it next year. My favorite part of the trailer is seeing David Harbour as Red Guardian. He looks like he's having an incredible time in the part and will serve up some excellent comedy relief. Check out the trailer for yourself after the jump.
International spy and assassin Natasha Romanoff becomes the superhero Black Widow.
The teaser trailer for Black Widow is out and looks like it's going to be a fun thrill ride. We're treated to some great action sequences, which promises our adrenaline will be pumping when we see it next year. My favorite part of the trailer is seeing David Harbour as Red Guardian. He looks like he's having an incredible time in the part and will serve up some excellent comedy relief. Check out the trailer for yourself after the jump.
Alright, my press passes have come in and now my excitement truly begins to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. A new 30 second TV spot has turned up online and it features a bit more unseen footage to tease us all. I'm most curious about the footage of Leia holding Luke Skywalker's lightsaber and how that scene will fit into the bigger picture. The other fascinating moment is when Rey and Kylo strike something down with their lightsabers and it shatters. We've seen it before, but it's still an interesting sequence. Check out the TV spot after the jump.
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron's journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle commences in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
A thousand generations live in you now. See Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in theaters December 20.
Alright, my press passes have come in and now my excitement truly begins to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. A new 30 second TV spot has turned up online and it features a bit more unseen footage to tease us all. I'm most curious about the footage of Leia holding Luke Skywalker's lightsaber and how that scene will fit into the bigger picture. The other fascinating moment is when Rey and Kylo strike something down with their lightsabers and it shatters. We've seen it before, but it's still an interesting sequence. Check out the TV spot after the jump.
No... that's not tears in my eyes. It's raining here in Texas on this cold and wet Black Friday! Xfinity has taken a pretty cheap shot by using everyone's love for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to peddle their cable television, internet, telephone, and wireless services. The Comcast-affiliated giant has dropped an extremely impressive mini-sequel to Steven Spielberg's beloved 1982 classic in the form of a 4-minute commercial. You can check it out after the jump!
The video, entitled "A Holiday Reunion," shows the delightful alien E.T. spending some quality Christmas time with a grown-up Elliott (played by original child-actor Henry Thomas) and his family. Of course, every electronic in the house is made by Xfinity or Comcast. Our favorite alien is exposed to the company's cable services and VR headset in a couple of scenes.
Let's be honest. Who cares WHY E.T. has returned to Earth and our TV sets. We're just all glad to see him here and doing well with his own family. If you grew up watching the movie, I DARE you to make it through this 4-minute short without getting misty-eyed!
Director Lance Acord did a spectacular job bringing back all the heartwarming feelings you experienced seeing E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial for the first time, using John Williams' incredible theme music and recreating some sentimental moments from the original blockbuster. Acord is best known as the cinematographer for movies like Lost in Translation, Adaptation, Where the Wild Things Are, and Marie Antoinette.
Xfinity even had a header image created that is very reminiscent of the art of Drew Struzan. The artist is well-known for his work on posters for Star Wars, the Indiana Jones movies, Back to the Future movies, The Goonies, and many other classics you know and love. It sort of helps bring the nostalgia factor full-circle. The art can be seen above.
The video leaves me with one nagging question: How are Gerty, Michael, and their mother Mary doing these days? Maybe we'll get another sequel commercial giving us some more closure? You're the ones who opened this Pandora's box, Xfinity, so finish what you started!
No... that's not tears in my eyes. It's raining here in Texas on this cold and wet Black Friday! Xfinity has taken a pretty cheap shot by using everyone's love for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to peddle their cable television, internet, telephone, and wireless services. The Comcast-affiliated giant has dropped an extremely impressive mini-sequel to Steven Spielberg's beloved 1982 classic in the form of a 4-minute commercial. You can check it out after the jump!
So the trailer for Pixar's Onward just hit the net and will no doubt charm kids and their parents from the first look. What I see when watching this is some weird mashup of Weekend at Bernie's and The Lord of the Rings. I mean, think about it for a few seconds. Two guys go on a magical quest leading around half of their father's body around by a rope. I'm sold just on the voice cast alone - Chris Pratt is the big draw for me, while Tom Holland seems like the logical choice for his younger brother. Pixar already has the Marvel crowd roped in - a buddy road trip movie with Star-Lord and Spider-Man in the leads. Check out the trailer after the jump.
Two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, go on an journey to discover if there is still a little magic left out there in order to spend one last day with their father, who died when they were too young to remember him.
So the trailer for Pixar's Onward just hit the net and will no doubt charm kids and their parents from the first look. What I see when watching this is some weird mashup of Weekend at Bernie's and The Lord of the Rings. I mean, think about it for a few seconds. Two guys go on a magical quest leading around half of their father's body around by a rope. I'm sold just on the voice cast alone - Chris Pratt is the big draw for me, while Tom Holland seems like the logical choice for his younger brother. Pixar already has the Marvel crowd roped in - a buddy road trip movie with Star-Lord and Spider-Man in the leads. Check out the trailer after the jump.
In the Christian death metal scene, two bands stand out above the rest. Drummer Steve Reishus happens to play drums for both of them. Taking the Head of Goliath is a newer band that follows in the footsteps of groups like Cannibal Corpse, Malevolent Creation, and other classic groups. Crimson Thorn is one of the bigger names when it comes to Christian extreme metal, sharing the spotlight in the 1990s and 2000s with their peers Living Sacrifice, Mortification, Vengeance Rising, and many others. I took the opportunity to talk with Reishus about his connections with movies and music and how they fit into his life. You can check out the interview after the jump.
Give us a little introduction to yourself and your bands.
My name is Steve Reishus. I play drums for Taking the Head of Goliath and Crimson Thorn.
What sort of movies and television really get you excited?
As far as movies, I tend to like a lot of action movies - classics like Heat, Reservoir Dogs, Falling Down, The Game, Boondocks Saints, etc. I'm also an early Star Wars fan; not so much the newer ones, but I'll still watch them. I used to really like comedies, but it's been years since I've seen one that wasn't like watching a steaming pile of garbage. It seems like instead of being creative, they just try to outdo each other in disgusting humor.
I really don't watch TV at all, so I don't have much for you there. Even the movies I listed are fairly dated, which tells you a little about how much I watch movies these days. The closest thing to TV for me is the occasional UFC fight or bare knuckle boxing. I was a martial arts guy for a number of years, so I love combat sports. I'll watch that if I run across it.
My viewing habits have changed a lot with my faith in Christ. When I became serious about following Jesus, I saw a big change in what I felt okay watching, and so that's part of the reason I don't watch as much now. A lot of those old favorites I really wouldn't watch now because they don't really speak to me where I'm at in life. It's not that I'm trying to be all goody goody, it's that I have a peace and a joy that comes through the proximity of my heart to Jesus. I see that get jostled at times when I'm careless about what I expose myself too. A couple films I've really enjoyed lately have been documentaries by Darren Wilson. He's got some faith based documentaries that I have found super enjoyable (Finger of God, Father of Lights, Furious Love).
Do movies and television affect your songwriting or lyrics?
Well, being I don't write lyrics, not really.
What actor is your favorite and why?
I can't say I have a favorite.
Have you ever been in a movie?
No.
Tell us a bit about the latest album or project you're promoting?
Right now, Taking the Head of Goliath have a new single that we just released entitled Chord of Three Strands. You can find the lyric video on YouTube. We are also in the middle of recording a new album that will be called Futility of the Flesh, with a hopeful release date in 2020. Both the bands I play for will be touring this upcoming March with the Hasten Revelation tour. That's gonna be a fun one. It'll be Cardiac Rupture, Abated Mass of Flesh, Taking the Head of Goliath, Broken Flesh, Crimson Thorn, and some other special guests along the way. It's a whole lot of death metal on one ticket!
In the Christian death metal scene, two bands stand out above the rest. Drummer Steve Reishus happens to play drums for both of them. Taking the Head of Goliath is a newer band that follows in the footsteps of groups like Cannibal Corpse, Malevolent Creation, and other classic groups. Crimson Thorn is one of the bigger names when it comes to Christian extreme metal, sharing the spotlight in the 1990s and 2000s with their peers Living Sacrifice, Mortification, Vengeance Rising, and many others. I took the opportunity to talk with Reishus about his connections with movies and music and how they fit into his life. You can check out the interview after the jump.
The trailer for the mysterious horror film Antebellum has hit the internet. It looks to be an interesting watch, although I'm judging from the footage I've seen, which looks to take us on a complex journey between the Civil War and present day. This is one of those previews of a movie that doesn't tell you anything about what it's actually about, but grabs your attention with its visual style and atmosphere of dread and tension. it definitely makes the movie look more sophisticated than your usual supernatural thriller or slasher flick. Check it out after the jump.
Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. ANTEBELLUM is a terrifying new thriller from the producer of the acclaimed films Get Out and US, and groundbreaking directors Gerard Bush and Christoper Renz (Bush+Renz) - an exciting new voice in filmmaking.
The trailer for Antebellum looks like we're going to go on a mind-trip of sorts through time. Possibly something along the lines of The Butterfly Effect, where we'll jump around in alternate realities or timelines. The same type of social commentary we received from Get Out and US will no doubt be present here, as well.
Antebellum will be in theaters April 24, 2020. The movie also stars Marque Richardson II, Eric Lange, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons, Tongayi Chirisa, Gabourey Sidibe, Rob Aramayo, Lily Cowles, and Jena Malone.
The trailer for the mysterious horror film Antebellum has hit the internet. It looks to be an interesting watch, although I'm judging from the footage I've seen, which looks to take us on a complex journey between the Civil War and present day. This is one of those previews of a movie that doesn't tell you anything about what it's actually about, but grabs your attention with its visual style and atmosphere of dread and tension. it definitely makes the movie look more sophisticated than your usual supernatural thriller or slasher flick. Check it out after the jump.
Post-hardcore band Empty has released a new video for the song "Slow Death By Fluorescent Lighting" off their Solid State Records debut "Hope and the Loss Of It." It features the band playing in a white room dressed in white paint overalls. Each band member ends up getting black paint poured over him. By the end of the video, the whole place is covered in black paint. Even their instruments are doused in it. I hope they got them all clean afterwards.There's no sort of theme or story to the video that I can tell of. The guys do a great job of lip-syncing and playing. Overall, I would consider this to be a successful little promo clip that their fans will enjoy. Check it out after the jump.
Post-hardcore band Empty has released a new video for the song "Slow Death By Fluorescent Lighting" off their Solid State Records debut "Hope and the Loss Of It." It features the band playing in a white room dressed in white paint overalls. Each band member ends up getting black paint poured over him. By the end of the video, the whole place is covered in black paint. Even their instruments are doused in it. I hope they got them all clean afterwards.There's no sort of theme or story to the video that I can tell of. The guys do a great job of lip-syncing and playing. Overall, I would consider this to be a successful little promo clip that their fans will enjoy. Check it out after the jump.
Disney and Lucasfilm have hit a high with The Mandalorian. Looking every bit as great as any of the theatrical Star Wars releases, the franchises first live-action television series has both a nostalgic feel while giving fans something new at the same time.
A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic in The Mandalorian. The same types of environments and aliens are present in The Mandalorian, but it is a much darker world we are thrown into. Much like the original 1977 film, we're just tossed mercilessly into the life of this nomad bounty hunter without much explanation as to who or where he comes from. Director Dave Filoni and writer / creator Jon Favreau have nailed the western feel of the show for sure.
The soundtrack for The Mandalorian is very different from anything we've heard in a Star Wars project before. It somehow marries together the sounds of Ennio Morricone's spaghetti western soundtracks with the electronic textures and landscapes of John Carpenter.
The Mandalorian is rated TV-14 for violence and frightening and intense scenes. Most of the violence is off-screen. A good example is when a character gets cut in half by a closing door. There is no profanity at all or sexual material. A good comparison of what to expect in content is Star Wars: Rogue One.
The only things that really surprised me in this first episode of The Mandalorian is that the title character talks way more than I expected Also, the reveal of the species of his bounty is an interesting twist as well. All I can say is this debut episode makes a lot of promises in quality that I hope it can fulfill in the long run.
Disney and Lucasfilm have hit a high with The Mandalorian. Looking every bit as great as any of the theatrical Star Wars releases, the franchises first live-action television series has both a nostalgic feel while giving fans something new at the same time.
Doctor Sleep is an entertaining trip back into the world of The Shining. It's a faithful continuation of not only Stephen King's original novel, but also Stanley Kubrick's film. Ewan McGregor steps in to continue the story of Danny Torrance's life. While directed by Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House), we are treated to a thriller more so than a horror movie unfortunately.
Struggling with alcoholism, Dan Torrance remains traumatized by the sinister events that occurred at the Overlook Hotel when he was a child. His hope for a peaceful existence soon becomes shattered when he meets Abra, a teen who shares his extrasensory gift of the "shine." Together, they form an unlikely alliance to battle the True Knot, a cult whose members try to feed off the shine of innocents to become immortal in Doctor Sleep.
Doctor Sleep is rated R for disturbing and violent content, some bloody images, language, nudity and drug use. Let's just say that we see ALL of the woman in Room 237. Some of the carnage includes children and will no doubt be upsetting to some viewers.
Not only is Doctor Sleep a fun ride, it's a great trip down memory lane. There are some pretty nice callbacks and even a few cameos. However, it ultimately does not pass it's predecessor and doesn't really reach it's full potential. For any fan of The Shining or Stephen King it's definitely a step up from the author's previous film adaptations.
Doctor Sleep is an entertaining trip back into the world of The Shining. It's a faithful continuation of not only Stephen King's original novel, but also Stanley Kubrick's film. Ewan McGregor steps in to continue the story of Danny Torrance's life. While directed by Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House), we are treated to a thriller more so than a horror movie unfortunately.
The trailer for M. Night Shyamalan and Apple TV+'s Servant has hit the internet and looks to be quite the disturbing and mysterious ride. From this first look, it appears the cast is all in and putting their best feet forward in their roles. The creepy Reborn doll, which is based on a real product ( their website is more disturbing than this trailer), is absolutely unnerving. An interesting cast and a promising storyline make Servant look like it will go nicely next to other Shyamalan films like The Sixth Sense, The Visit, and The Village.
In Servant, a young and troubled couple replace their newborn baby with a creepy lifelike doll after the latter dies from health complications.
Doubt what you believe. From M. Night Shyamalan, Servant follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
The trailer for M. Night Shyamalan and Apple TV+'s Servant has hit the internet and looks to be quite the disturbing and mysterious ride. From this first look, it appears the cast is all in and putting their best feet forward in their roles. The creepy Reborn doll, which is based on a real product ( their website is more disturbing than this trailer), is absolutely unnerving. An interesting cast and a promising storyline make Servant look like it will go nicely next to other Shyamalan films like The Sixth Sense, The Visit, and The Village.
There is a dangerous line between earnest low budget Bigfoot-horror movies done well and schlock that takes itself too seriously to be enjoyable. Animals Among Us, the new film from director John Woodruff and writer Jonathan Murphy rides that line a little too close sometimes but whatever minor issues it has are worth overlooking.
In Animals Among Us, a camp is set to reopen 15 years after two campers are killed, but something still lingers in the woods.
In a genre filled with SyFy channel schlock Animals Among us genuinely rises above and brings the audience something new. I personally hate phrases like “subverted expectations” because it is usually just pretentious pabulum, but this film REALLY DOES subvert expectations. This is a Bigfoot film that includes found footage (sparingly and with good reason) that includes a lot of meta references and comments that are done so well that it never takes you out of the film or feels forced.
Everything you want and expect from a good horror movie is there but done in a slightly different way. It is a genuinely original story and absolutely worth watching. I know that at this point I tell you that there are spoilers and all that but I am going to end the review here because anything I can say could ruin the experience. Just go see this movie and enjoy it, I guarantee you’ll enjoy it if you sit all the way through it.
There is a dangerous line between earnest low budget Bigfoot-horror movies done well and schlock that takes itself too seriously to be enjoyable. Animals Among Us, the new film from director John Woodruff and writer Jonathan Murphy rides that line a little too close sometimes but whatever minor issues it has are worth overlooking.
Emerging from the ranks of the legendary Circle of Dust's live band, Daren "Klank" Dialosa struck out on his own with 1996's Tooth and Nail Records release Still Suffering. Since then, he's become a force to be reckoned with in the worlds of both industrial and metal. With five albums, a record full of remixes, and two soundtracks under his belt, the multi-talented artist is still up and running against the grain. In the midst of working on new material and remixes for an upcoming album, Klank took some time out to talk music and movies with me. Check out the interview after the jump.
Give us a little introduction to yourself and your band(s).
My name is Klank Diolosa and I am the singer / guitarist in the electronic industrial metal band [of the same name]. [The band also includes] Pat Servedio (Guitars / programming / engineering) and Eric Wilkins (drums).
What sort of movies and television really get you excited?
I love really scary, suspenseful movies and shows. [I] also [like] good action flicks. I love being scared and [like] those suspenseful ones that kinda mess with your head. A good, high adrenaline action movie never hurts.
Do movies and television affect your songwriting or lyrics?
Not necessarily. The music of KLANK has always been what we considered a page out of a journal or diary, but set to music. The lyrics are all based off of stuff that either I or my bandmates, family and friends have experienced.
What actor is your favorite and why?
Man, that’s a really hard one. [I] don’t know if I have any straight up favorites per se, but I really enjoy Keanu Reeves and Robert DeNiro - basically actors who play their parts really well and are believable.
Have you ever been in a movie?
Not yet, but I’m working on it. I’ve been asked to be in other people’s music videos, though, which was fun.
If you shoot videos or have been in them, talk about the process of making it. Are or were you trying to say something visually in the video?
We put out a video for our anti-suicide song called “The Beast Within“ two years ago. We had our good friend and graphic artist work with us on the storyline, [which was] basically about a person who’s having one of the worst days ever. [He's] fighting with the significant other; gets pulled over on his way to work; gets hassled at work by his boss and has had enough. [He's] basically is at his breaking point and wants to end it all. We were trying to emulate what this person’s day would be like and then come full circle at the end with someone consoling him and keeping him from making any permanent decisions to his temporary problems.
Tell us a bit about the latest album or project you're promoting?
Well, like three weeks ago we released Metal Health - An Instrumental Musical Journey, which is the soundtrack we did for the latest movie by Bruce Moore. [It's] about musicians and mental health issues like suicide and depression. The movie is called Metal Health: Out Of The Pit.
We’re also in the middle of recording a ReMix release, which we have coming up that will have brand new original music along with a bunch of remixes and maybe a cover song or two. That will be split into two different releases (Volumes 1 & 2).
For more information on Klank, you can keep up with him right here.
