Upcoming Theatrical Releases Maze Runner: The Death Cure Directed by Wes Ball Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, language, and some thematic elements In the epic finale to the Maze Runner saga, Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they […]
Reel News: Week of Jan. 12, 2018 — The Commuter, Paddington 2, The Post
Upcoming Theatrical Releases The Commuter Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra Rated PG-13 for some intense action/violence, and language Michael is an insurance salesman is on his daily commute home, when it quickly becomes anything but routine. After being contacted by a mysterious stranger, Michael is forced to uncover the identity of a hidden passenger on his […]
Reel News: Week of 3/5 – John Carter, A Thousand Words, Silent House, Footloose, Immortals, Jack and Jill
Theatrical Releases This Week John Carter Director: Andrew Stanton Trailer From filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes John Carter: a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). John Carter is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and […]
Reel News: Week of Feb. 13 – The Secret World of Arrietty, Ghost Rider 2, A Separation, This Means War
Theatrical Releases This Week The Secret World of Arrietty Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Gary Rydstrom Trailer Arrietty (Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty […]
Reel News: Week of Feb. 6 — Safe House, The Vow, Journey 2, Phantom Menace 3-D, Breaking Dawn Part I
Theatrical Releases This Week Safe House Director: Daniel Espinosa Trailer Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds star in the action-thriller Safe House. Washington plays the most dangerous renegade from the CIA, who comes back onto the grid after a decade on the run. When the South African safe house he’s remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, […]
Dagger Movie Night: “Chronicle” – A Watchable Guilty Pleasure Lacking Storytelling Chops
For a film trying so hard to not be part of the superhero movie genre, “Chronicle” falls into the trap of embracing other, much worse genres. While it is easily watchable, it still fails to meet the basic criteria of storytelling and character development. Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their […]
Reel News: Week of Jan. 30 – The Woman in Black, Big Miracle, Chronicle, Big Year, The Thing
Theatrical Releases This Week Big Miracle Director: Ken Kwapis Trailer Inspired by the true story that captured the hearts of people across the world, the rescue adventure Big Miracle tells the amazing tale of a small-town news reporter (John Krasinski) and an animal-loving volunteer (Drew Barrymore) who are joined by rival world superpowers to save […]
Reel News: Week of 1/23 – Man on a Ledge, The Grey, One for the Money, 50/50, Real Steel
Theatrical Releases This Week Man on a Ledge Director: Asger Leth Trailer An ex-cop and now wanted fugitive (Sam Worthington) stands on the ledge of a high-rise building while a hard-living New York Police Department negotiator (Elizabeth Banks)tries to talk him down. The longer they are on the ledge, the more she realizes that he […]