Not to spoil anything, but “John Dies at the End” is a zany movie. Based on the popular book and former Web serial, the early-year indie hit pits two college dropouts against an otherworldly monster army created by a new, addictive, dimension-warping drug. Director Don Coscarelli, known for his comedy-horror expertise, finds his ideal role, […]
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Movie Review: ‘No’
Director Pablo Larraín’s third entry into a series of films related to the Chilean dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet reflects on the gusto of the advertising market as it takes on the historical fascism of a world that feels refreshing despite how old it may be presented.
Movie Review: “Gangster Squad”
January is notorious for releasing poor films to the year’s opening audience.
Movie Madness: New year, new films hoping for awards, profits
As the 2012 awards season continues in the background, film studios press onward in the everlasting battle for box office dominance and critical success.
“Game Room” exhibit at Hammer Museum encourages interaction
Extravagantly designed piñatas dangle from above, the floor is littered with hollow boxes being procedurally stacked, and several guests furiously play a card game around a large bright green pyramid. All together, it makes for an unusual sight at an art museum.
“˜Halo 4,’ “˜Call of Duty: Black Ops II’ right on target for gamers
Within a week of each other, 343 Industries’ “Halo 4″ and Treyarch’s “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” released to great anticipation and excitement from gamers everywhere, each setting new sales records for their respective franchises.
Alum’s film “˜Against the Grain’ wins Audience Choice Award
At the historic Ricardo Montalban Theatre in the heart of Hollywood, an audience of nearly 500 cheers wildly as a director receives the Audience Choice Award.