War is a tempestuous beast. It brings out the heroics and the horrors of our species known as humanity. It brings out the guile and the cunning and the romance, oh the romance. It's also been documented ad nauseum. It's safe to say that Roland Emmerich of "Independence Day" fame doesn't tread any new water [...]
You're invited to the advance screening of MIDWAY Monday, Nov 4 AMC Town Square 7 PM Download your tickets here MIDWAY centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on [...]
You're invited to the advance screening of MIDWAY Monday, Nov 4 Harkins Tempe Marketplace 7 PM Download your tickets here MIDWAY centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on [...]
America has a habit of romanticizing those who fight against the "establishment." Sometimes this has included individuals who have made positive social impacts on our country. But often the public and media have idolized outlaws and criminals. Stories of Bonnie and Clyde conjure young rebellious love; a pair of lovers who robbed corrupt banks during [...]
Netflix's latest feature, “The Highwaymen”, tells the story of Bonnie and Clyde’s demise through the eyes of the two former Texas Rangers that tracked them down. It’s a fascinating and vastly different experience from the 1967 “Bonnie and Clyde” classic. I and a handful of other journalists spoke with Director John Lee Hancock and Writer [...]
SOLO provided me with a very unexpected experience. It is the first time a Star Wars films didn't make me feel -anything-. I have always had an emotional response to each and every Star Wars movie. These haven't always been positive experiences, but there's always been SOMETHING. No so for Solo. Being a "Star Wars [...]
Last week I sat down with NYT bestselling author, Jeannette Walls to chat about “The Glass Castle”, a new film based on a book she penned about her experiences growing up in poverty. While her story is quite engaging, it pales in comparison to the enchanting presence Jeannette has in person. It’s not a word [...]
It’s rare that the sequel of a remake of a franchise that started in the 60’s could be considered as one of the year’s best films, but writer/director Matt Reeves has done just that with the emotionally charged “War for the Planet of the Apes.” Five years after the climactic battle in “Dawn of [...]
Claim your advance screening passes to WILSON Tuesday, March 21st Harkins Tempe Marketplace 7pm http://www.foxsearchlightscreenings.com/CFPhxWilson Woody Harrelson stars as Wilson, a lonely, neurotic and hilariously honest middle-aged misanthrope who reunites with his estranged wife (Laura Dern) and gets a shot at happiness when he learns he has a teenage daughter (Isabella Amara) he has never met. In [...]
e were recently part of a roundtable interview with fellow Arizona Native, Haley Lu Richardson, who co-stars in the just released “The Edge of Seventeen” A Teen-dramedy that may appear to rehash familiar storylines but is actually delightfully fresh. It’s a very touching story that pairs a great script with a perfect cast. We highly recommend [...]
