Everything Has Led to this: Perfection | Review of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

Everything has led up to this, and this, is an amazing film that perfectly balances action, comedy, drama, and character development. Avenger: Infinity War does not disappoint. Continue reading Everything Has Led to this: Perfection | Review of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

‘Black Mass’ Delivers Spectacular Performances and a Great Story | Review of ‘Black Mass’

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By Cynthia Ayala

The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became a FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.

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Based on a book of the same title, Black Mass stars Johnny Depp as notorious crime lord James “Whitey” Bulger and his rise to power while he leads the FBI to fight his battles for him making him the king of South Boston.
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The [Unnecessary] Defining Chapter | Review of The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

By: Cynthia Ayala

Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. Obsessed above all else with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor to hoard it as Bilbo’s frantic attempts to make him see reason drive the Hobbit towards a desperate and dangerous choice. But there are even greater dangers ahead. Unseen by any but the Wizard Gandalf, the great enemy Sauron has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide – unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends in the epic Battle of the Five Armies, as the future of Middle-earth hangs in the balance.

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | Movie Review

By: Cynthia A. Directed by: Peter Jackson Screenplay by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson & Guillermo del Toro Based on The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkein Starring: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt & Orlando Bloom Following the events of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Bilbo Baggins continues on his journey … Continue reading The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug | Movie Review

12 Years a Slave | Movie Review

By: Cynthia A. Directed by: Steve McQueen Screenplay by: John Ridley Based on Twelve Years a Slave   by Solomon Northup Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti, Lupita Nyong’o, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt & Alfre Woodard Based on the true story of Solomon Northup who, in 1841, was a free Negro living with his wife and two children in Saratoga Springs, … Continue reading 12 Years a Slave | Movie Review

Find Out Why Michael Fassbender And Brad Pitt’s Next Movie Is Looking Better Than Ever

By: Katey Rich Whether you caught his previous films Hunger and Shame or only heard all the jokes about Michael Fassbender’s penis, there’s plenty of reason to look forward to director Steve McQueen’s upcoming third film, 12 Years A Slave. It’s a huge departure for the visual-artist-turned-director, bringing back Fassbender in a supporting role but primarily focusing on Solomon Northrup, a man played by Chiwetel … Continue reading Find Out Why Michael Fassbender And Brad Pitt’s Next Movie Is Looking Better Than Ever

Keira Knightley In Talks To Join Benedict Cumberbatch In The Imitation Game

By: Eric Eisenberg Keira Knightley is no stranger to being a part of films that center on some of our society’s most brilliant minds – having recently starred in A Dangerous Mind, a film about Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung – but her next effort will have the Oscar nominated actress moving from the world of psychology to the world of math and code cracking. … Continue reading Keira Knightley In Talks To Join Benedict Cumberbatch In The Imitation Game

Star Trek Into Darkness: Will There Be A Sequel, And Who Should Make It?

By: Katey Rich Star Trek Into Darkness is a hit. Not a giant hit, and not the kind of thing that has studios calling all of their rivals and screaming “Suck it!” while guzzling champagne at 8 a.m. (at least , that’s how we picture it), but a big enough hit all the same. Especially when you account for itshuge improvement with global audiences, Star Trek Into Darkness has … Continue reading Star Trek Into Darkness: Will There Be A Sequel, And Who Should Make It?

Star Trek: Into Darkness

Directed By: J. J. Abrams Written By: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman & Damon Lindelof Based on: Star Trek by Gene Roddenberry Starring: John Cho, Benedict Cumberbatch, Alive Eve, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Peter Weller & Anton Yelchin Captain James T. Kirk has been reprimanded along with his First Commander, Spock for violating the Prime Directive.  But after … Continue reading Star Trek: Into Darkness

Benedict Cumberbatch Could Play Heroic Code-Cracking Mathematician Alan Turing

By: Kristy Puchko Only three short years ago, Benedict Cumberbatch was a little-known British actor who had no reputation to speak of Stateside. But then came the mini-series sensation that is BBC’s Sherlock. Roles in high prestige movies likeTinker Tailor Soldier Spy and War Horse followed, as well as villainous turns in such highly anticipated action-adventures as the Hobbit trilogy andStar Trek Into Darkness. This year he has a slate of five … Continue reading Benedict Cumberbatch Could Play Heroic Code-Cracking Mathematician Alan Turing