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Money Monster (Movie) Review

September 26, 2020May 12, 2016 by Phil Brown

There are two sides to the new glossy Hollywood thriller Money Monster. On one hand, it’s attempting to be a big, dumb, high concept thriller, like Phone Booth that used to clog up multiplexes in the 90s with an easily condensed trailer premise, a few movie stars, and a whole bunch of stupid entertainment. On … Read more

Talking About Tomorrow: An Interview With Matthew MacCaull

May 22, 2015 by Phil Brown

Brad Bird’s transformation of the Tomorrowland section of the Disneyland into a massive sci-fi blockbuster is easily one of the most highly anticipated movies of the summer and also one of the most secretive.

Tomorrowland (Movie) Review

September 26, 2020May 22, 2015 by Phil Brown

Isn’t it funny how futurism has changed? Back when The World’s Fair presented a shiny plastic paradise to look forward to and Walt Disney designed the Tomorrowland section of Disneyland, the world embraced the concept of a utopia. We used to embrace the possible pleasantries of days to come with big goofy grins. Then science … Read more

The Top Ten Genre Movies of 2013

January 2, 2014 by Phil Brown

You might have been too busy playing games and anticipating new consoles to notice, but 2013 was actually one of the best years for movies in recent memory. Oh sure, there were plenty of a giant hunks of crap shoved into screens simply to fill a release date (like… say… After Earth…*shudder*). But hey, that’s just how Hollywood works.

Gravity (Movie) Review

September 26, 2020October 3, 2013 by Phil Brown

I’m not big on hyperbole, but every once in a while a movie comes along that deserves it. Gravity is one of those movies. This is the type of film that pull quote buzzwords like “groundbreaking,” “masterpiece,” or “game-changer” were created for. There’s simply never been a cinematic experience quite like Gravity before and its … Read more

Top Ten Genre Movies of TIFF 2014

September 9, 2013 by Phil Brown

Well, it’s that time a year again. The Toronto Film Festival has come to town with all of the celebrities, filmmakers, egos, talent, and of course, movies that implies.