Illumination has made its business telling beautifully animated stories; vocals are as animated as the images on the screen. Story-wise, they peaked with the nefariousness of Gru and his minions in the first "Despicable Me." Villains haven't become as fun-loving since Gru. However, Illumination reached deep into their soul (no pun intended, Pixar), and in [...]
"Rocketman" is an odd film, but in a world of by-the-numbers music biopics, that's a good thing. It seems the most talented musicians and artists all suffer from similar maladies. Either unloved or misunderstood by their parents, their art is fueled by pain. Success places them on a pedestal where it's even more lonely. Surrounded [...]
Matthew Vaughn has only directed 6 features, 4 of which he also wrote the screenplay for. Prior to “The Golden Circle”, each of these had their own freshness to them, something unique that he brought to the screen. “The Golden Circle” marks the first time he’s written and directed a sequel to his own work, [...]
Claim your passes to he advance screening of KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Monday, September 18 Regal Red Rock 7pm http://www.gofobo.com/KINGSCF1MAN “Kingsman: The Secret Service” introduced the world to Kingsman - an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In “Kingsman: The Golden [...]
Claim your passes to he advance screening of KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Monday, September 18 Harkins Tempe Marketplace 7pm http://www.gofobo.com/KINGSCFMAN “Kingsman: The Secret Service” introduced the world to Kingsman - an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In “Kingsman: The Golden [...]
Illumination Animation Studios have been on a box office roll. Whether the Minions franchise or their newest Secret Life of Pets, they are really raking in the money. With their latest, Sing, Illumination tries to take the concept of American Idol and The Voice with a twist: they are singing animals. Here's the synopsis: Dapper Koala Buster Moon presides over [...]
