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Review: Birth of the Dragon (TIFF 2016)

Posted 10 years ago

PLOT: In 1964 Chinatown, a young Bruce Lee (Philip Ng) finds himself in conflict with Shaolin monk Wong Jack Man (Xia Yu) who’s been sent to keep Lee from teaching Kung-Fu secrets to whites – or has he? REVIEW: The...

Exclusive: Oliver Stone Tribute (video)

Posted 10 years ago

Filmmaker Oliver Stone has never been one to shy away from a controversial subject, whether it be about war (PLATOON, BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY), politics (JFK, NIXON) or recent events (WORLD TRADE CENTER, W.). Today sees the release...

Review: Jackie (TIFF 2016)

Posted 10 years ago

PLOT: The aftermath of the Kennedy assassination, as shown through the eyes of Jackie (Natalie Portman), as she tries to organize her husband’s burial and come-to-terms with her new reality as the widow of a president. REVIEW: Pablo Larrain’s JACKIE...

Review: Bleed For This (TIFF 2016)

Posted 10 years ago

PLOT: The true story of boxer Vinny Paz (Miles Teller) who, against his doctor’s orders, fought to defend his title a mere nine months after a car accident that left him with a broken neck. REVIEW: More than ever, the...

We Interview Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zachary Quinto & More for Snowden

Posted 10 years ago

Oliver Stone isn’t one to shy away from controversial subjects. In his latest, he explores the world of Edward Snowden, a man who is a traitor to some and a hero to others. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo...

Review: Snowden (TIFF 2016)

Posted 10 years ago

PLOT: The true story of Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), from his recruitment into the CIA to his eventual leaking of top-secret NSA documents, to his eventual exile and status as one of the world’s most wanted men. REVIEW: SNOWDEN is...

Weekend Box Office Report: September 9-11, 2016

Posted 10 years ago

Sully lands safely on top! The story of a miraculous emergency plane landing was the main attraction for moviegoers this weekend, putting SULLY in first place at the box office with an estimated $35.5 million! Behind the ballistic $89.2 million...

Review: Sully

Posted 10 years ago

PLOT: The true story of “Miracle on the Hudson” airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger (Tom Hanks), whose skillful water-landing saved the lives of 155 passengers. REVIEW: When I heard Clint Eastwood was making a movie about Captain Sully, I figured...

Watch our Oscar “Best Picture” Retrospective for 1996 (video)

Posted 10 years ago

In this continuing series we take a look at the Oscar nominations of years past, examining the flicks that were nominated, as well as the pic we feel got snubbed among all the other candidates. Love 'em or hate 'em,...

Review: Hands of Stone

Posted 10 years ago

PLOT: The rollercoaster life of Panamanian boxer Roberto Duran includes rising up from the streets of Panama to become one of the greatest fighters of his time, his friendship with trainer Ray Arcel and his rivalry with American showboat Sugar...

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