Room, 2015. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson. Starring Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, Shawn Bridges and William H. Macy SYNOPSIS: After five-year-old Jack and his mother escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life, the boy makes a thrilling discovery: the outside world. Room is one of the most emotional and heartwarming […]
Movie Review – Sherpa (2015)
Sherpa, 2015. Directed by Jennifer Peedom. Starring Phurba Tashi Sherpa, Ed Douglas, Russell Brice and Karma Doma Sherpa. SYNOPSIS: Jennifer Peedom set out to film a climbing expedition from the perspective of the Sherpa community, but when tragedy strikes, tensions rise on the face of Mt Everest, changing the focus of the entire film. As […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 Episode 10 Review – ‘Maveth’
Danny Hale reviews the tenth episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3… Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D’s mid-season finale was full of surprises and rounded off an incredible 10 weeks. We picked up right where we left off last week and begin with Fitz and Ward alongside other HYDRA soldiers on the mysterious blue planet. Mere moments […]
Arrow Season 4 Episode 9 Review – ‘Dark Waters’
Jessie Robertson reviews the ninth episode of Arrow season 4… Before we get into what happened, it’s time for fan-theory-crafting: Can this show actually kill off one of its main characters, for real this time? Other shows do it, Game of Thrones being the main one. But, will this show be as bright and sunny […]
Movie Review – James White (2015)
James White, 2015. Directed by Josh Mond. Starring Christopher Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Scott Mescudi, Makenzie Leigh, and Ron Livingston. SYNOPSIS: James, a twenty-something New Yorker, struggles to take control of his self-destructive behavior in the face of momentous family challenges. There is a moment during a brief but terrifying hospital visit where the titular son, […]
Comic Book Review – Star Trek/Green Lantern #6
Villordsutch reviews Star Trek/Green Lantern #6… It’s the final chapter of the crossover event of 2015! The dead have risen. Heroes have fallen. The last survivors of Starfleet and the Lantern Corps join together to fight the greatest threat the galaxy has ever known. Who will be left standing? Don’t miss the shocking events that […]
The Flash Season 2 Episode 9 Review – ‘Running to Stand Still’
Jessie Roberston reviews the ninth episode of The Flash season 2… Deck the Halls with bloody Flash parts…..tra la la la la Merry Christmas everyone, The Flash lets down it’s hair (really far this time) and just has a lot of fun. From the dreidel (which deserves some fun too) to Mr. Googly-Pants to bad […]
Comic Book Review – The Violent #1
Zeb Larson reviews The Violent #1… From ED BRISSON (SHELTERED) and ADAM GORHAM (Dead Drop) comes an all-new, ongoing series. Meet Mason, an ex-con and former drug addict who’s trying hard to give up his old life. He’s got more important things to live for now: a wife struggling to contain her own addiction and […]
Comic Book Review – Southern Cross #6
Zeb Larson reviews Southern Cross #6… Braith pays a high price for revenge. The first arc of Southern Cross comes to an end in this issue, as we learn a little bit more about the artifact they’re traveling with, what happened to Amber, and the otherworldly haunting the ship has experienced. Don’t get too cozy, […]
Movie Review – Point Break (2016)
Point Break, 2016. Directed by Ericson Core. Starring Édgar Ramírez, Luke Bracey, Ray Winstone, Teresa Palmer and Delroy Lindo. SYNOPSIS: A young FBI agent infiltrates a group of athletes he believes is responsible for a series of intricate robberies around the world. Many of us have fond memories of Kathryn Bigelow’s 1991 thriller-slash-bromance (not least […]
