They’re Not That Nice
Shane Black’s latest offering, “The Nice Guys”, follows two head-butting PIs in 1977 Los Angeles having to come together to solve a case. Holland March, a closet alcoholic, is a private investigator who uses people and follows half-assed cases to take their money. Jackson Healy beats people up for a living; people pay him to beat and scare people who have been giving them trouble. The film opens as Misty Mountain (a famous porn star) crashes Continue reading
Here for a Good Time. Not a Long Time.
“Everybody Wants Some!!” arrives this week and is being called the “spiritual sequel” to the cult classic “Dazed and Confused”. The film follows a team of college baseball players; focusing on the freshmen and newcomers to the team as they juggle their newly-inherited independence and the world that is college. Our primary protagonist, Jake, is a nice kid and is coming from an area where he was dominant; only to realize Continue reading
People Change. Greeks Don’t.
It’s been 14 years since we first bet the most lovable, hectic, and crazy Greek family, the Portokalos’. Now Toula and her husband Ian are struggling to find-time for each other; being constantly surrounded by her over-bearing family or taking on too many tasks. Their daughter Paris is reaching that pivotal moment in life, where one must Continue reading
God vs Man. Day vs Night. Son of Krypton vs Bat of Gotham.
The wait has finally ended! “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” finally brings the two DC Universe giants to the big screen! The film begins with Bruce Wayne furiously driving through Metropolis, as he is witnessing the carnage Superman is causing to the city. He frantically tries to get his best friend and employees out of the Wayne Financial Building before it’s destroyed. Unfortunately, he Continue reading
What Makes Us Different Ties Us Together
“The Divergent Series: Allegiant-Part 1”, from the best-selling Divergent series, marks the third film out of the planned four. When we left our heroes, they had just taken-down Jeanine and discovered that it is safe to leave the walls. As the people of Chicago attempt to leave, they are quickly subdued and are told they are not allowed to leave. As executions of Jeanine’s conspirators Continue reading