Monday, November 19, 2018

What Would A New "Charmed" Look Like ?



The supernatural CBS TV series "Charmed", showcased the magic of the 'Charmed Ones' from 1998 to 2006, as the 'Power of Three' survived demons, warlocks, sorcerers and failed romances. Now, with an ongoing comic book series and a "Charmed" TV reboot at The CW, just how would 'The Power of Three' fare in the modern world ? :

Sunday, November 18, 2018

"Batman vs Superman" Is Game



"Maybe it's the fact he's too powerful or perhaps developers just can't seem to get a good grasp on flying mechanics, but poor ol' 'Superman' can't seem to catch a break in the realm of video games:

"Area 51" On Netflix



Recall the sensation the 'found footage' thriller "Paranormal Activity" created in 2009, with many believing the film was the best original horror film in years and director Oren Peli hailed as a major new voice in the sub-genre:

See The Movie, Play The Game, Win Big

See The Movie, Play The Game, Win Big



The question "why do people do the same things over and over again?" has captivated philosophers, anthropologists, economists and psychologists for centuries, while our favorite brands become endurable, resonating with popular characters and the allure of a new world to escape into: 

Bad Guys Rule The Big and Small Screen



While it’s easy to root for the good guy, sometimes the actor playing 'the bad guy' is just too compelling to ignore. Whether it's evil charisma or razor-sharp intelligence, there's always something about the bad guy that audiences can't seem to get enough of:

"Rounders" - It's Your Deal



Before high stakes, card-playing 'poker games' became a standard in syndicated TV series, the feature "Rounders (1998), starring Matt Damon and Edward Norton, gave moviegoers a romantic view of the game as a way of life, with 'Texas hold 'em', the game of choice throughout the entire film:

Superheroes Light Up The Screen



Marvel and DC have a successful track record releasing theatrical features, based on their superhero comic book properties, but also a great history with popular TV series including DC's "Adventures of Superman" in the 1950's...

Hollywood Winners Online



With big-budget reboots and franchise sequels contributing to Hollywood's downward spiral at the box office, more studios are channeling their movie properties into diverse entertainment ventures including internet streaming and online gaming:

"Santa’s Secret Scavenger Hunt"



For all those in a Holiday mood, the online guide to officially licensed movie/TV game slots, is now offering a special  "Santa’s Secret Scavenger Hunt", where "...this year, it doesn't matter if you’re naughty or nice, because everybody gets a fantastic present for Christmas":

Will the Sequel to "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" be as Successful as its Predecessor ?



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Director Joe Johnston's original "Jumanji" feature (1995) was such an overwhelming fan favorite there was skepticism surrounding a reboot of the franchise in 2017. Luckily, the updated version of the wild animal adventure followed a new path, regarded as more of a sequel to the original than a 'reimagining', keeping fond memories of actor Robin Williams' epic intact, while offering a new direction for another installment in the movie series opening in 2019:

Top Ridiculous Scenes In Movies



Some movies have been accused of stretching reality in order to keep their stories 'flowing', with viewers usually forced to suspend their disbelief. Then there are those moments when we admit there are plot devices in some serious films that are just plain ridiculous including "Kill Bill: Vol. 2", "Face/Off", "Run Lola Run", "The Untouchables" and "Rocky":

Marvel Heroes Win With Jackpot Games


Now that Marvel and Playtech have entered the gaming world online, fans are able to play alongside their favorite superheroes, with unique betting systems and winning jackpots, courtesy "Spider-Man: Attack Of The Green Goblin", "Iron Man 3", "Fantastic Four", "The Avengers", "The Incredible Hulk" and a whole lot more:

Daniel Day-Lewis: "Phantom Thread"



"Phantom Thread" is the new, award-winning dramatic feature written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson ("There Will Be Blood"), opening December 25, 2017, starring 3-time Oscar winner Sir Daniel Day-Lewis, who said this will be his last film as an actor:

"Hit Man" Hits The Jackpot



Director Xavier Gens' classic action feature "Hitman" (2007) and its various spin-offs continue to provide action fans with one hell of a ride:

The Next 'James Bond' ?

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The big Hollywood casting question today is who will play MGM's next 'James Bond', as dog-faced actor Daniel Craig ("Road To Perdition") is on record saying he is tired of being type-cast as the British spy '007', but not above receiving a $50 million dollar upfront pay day for another new feature to be  scripted by "Spectre" writers Neil Purvis and Robert Wade:

Top 5 Canadian Movies ?



The Canadian film industry produces numerous blockbuster features, as well as popular TV series, in an entertainment business mostly financed by US Hollywood studios:

Will There Be An "Elektra" Movie Remake ?


Looking to improve on the 2003 Fox feature "Daredevil," Marvel is releasing an original TV series by the same name on Netflix in 2015, focusing on blind, crime-fighting lawyer 'Matt Murdock' aka the superhero 'Daredevil'. While this news is exciting to fans, it also poses a few questions about which other directions Marvel may take with its expanding "cinematic universe", including the return of  'Elektra' :

The Power of Superheroes


The 'superhero' genre has never been more popular than it is now, especially in Vancouver, the film production home of "Deadpool",  "Arrow", "Supergirl". "Flash", "Legends of Tomorrow", the first home of Bill Bixby's "The Incredible Hulk", 'Wolverine' from the original "X-Men" movies and 'Superman' in "Man Of Steel":

"Molly's Game" - A High Stakes Adventure


Take a look @ Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut, "Molly's Game", based on a true story by author Molly Bloom, about the woman who ran the world's most exclusive, underground, high-stakes poker game, starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba and Kevin Costner:

Casino Scenes In Movies


Movies frequently use 'casinos' as important settings in their stories, with the excitement of 'poker' games contributing to the thrill of those gaming sequences:

"The Dark Knight" Wins The Day



Director Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" (2008) is considered by many to be among the best comic book films to have been released in recent times and along with the rest of the "Batman" movie series, enjoys a massive cult following from fans of all ages who flock tocomic fan sites to stay up to date:

Big Boys Don't Cry


According to a recent survey by Ladbrokes Casino, both sexes were asked to share their opinion on what puts the 'man' in manliness, with some clear distinctions established in the category of 'male movie etiquette':