Archive for the ‘Sci-Fi’ Category

T4 REVIEW: Terminator Salvageable? Satisfactory? Sub-par?

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

We both loved parts and hated parts; we both thought parts were bad ass and other parts had no balls at all… only problem is, we’re not totally in agreement on which was which.

This isn’t exaclty a film series that prides itself on continuity, but still, as Terminator fans, but after 25 years of Terminators, we have a certain minimum expectation. What did you think?

~Matt + Nat

T4 PREVIEW: Does McG Spell Salvation for the Terminator Franchise?

Monday, May 18th, 2009

After an atrocious T3, it looked like the Terminator film series was suffering from classic franchise fatigue (seriously, THREE movies about the same exact plot?). But with the arrival of McG in the director’s chair, we’ve got a movie about the coolest part of the Terminator universe: the dystopian future that all these wacky killing machines are from. Not to be confused with three hot babes who work for a talking speaker.

With a killer film look, some great actors, and a NEW idea for once, Terminator looks like it’s relevant again, and ready to rock this summer’s blockbuster season… Check out this sweet preview with TONNES of scenes from the film!

~Matt + Nat

STAR TREK REVIEW: Holy. $#!T. JJ.

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

We were both BLOWN AWAY by J.J. Abram’s Star Trek, as a prequel, as a sequel, and as a big summer blockbuster movie… Even though Matt’s a life-long trekkie, and Nat’s never really followed Trek, it was a unanimous crowd pleaser for us.

~Matt + Nat

STAR TREK PREVIEW: Exclusive Scenes and Interviews

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Shatner’s out, Picard hasn’t been born yet, Odo is still a pile of goo and Janeway? Who’s that? J.J. Abrams has taken Star Trek into the realm of James Bond, Doctor Who and Batman, making Kirk, Spock and Bones larger than the actors who play them. Yes, he’s re-cast every single role in an attempt to breathe new life into one of the longest running film and tv franchises in history. We’ve got an exclusive first look at scenes from Star Trek, as well as interviews with J.J, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and the rest of the all-new cast of the original series. Matt’s a HUGE trekkie, and Nat not so much, so there will be PLENTY to look forward to in our review next week!

~Matt + Nat

WATCHMEN REVIEW: Oh-oh Alan… it was good. REALLY good.

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

More positive than we were expecting with an ending that just might take Alan Moore to school. And we’re saying ALL that without seeing all the extra DVD-released scenes that have been shot with Hollis Mason, Sally Jupiter– oh yeah and the Black Freighter! So you can bet this will be the first of at least two reviews we’ll be doing of Watchmen. Once that DVD comes out, we’ll be getting an even more accurate, comprehensive and faithful adaptation.

~Matt + Nat

WATCHMEN PREVIEW: Can it Live Up to the Source Material?

Friday, February 27th, 2009

We’ve had our eye on this project for YEARS, literally, and we couldn’t have more anticipation and enthusiasm for this film if we tried. Mostly because we’ve been fans of the graphic novel for as long as we can remember, and the pressure couldn’t be higher for Snyder to deliver a truly great movie from the greatest graphic novel of all time.

~Matt + Nat

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL REVIEW: Why Change the End, Scott?

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

With a stellar cast, the year’s most breathtaking visuals, and a classic storyline well loved by all, how could TDTESS director Scott Derrickson go wrong, right? Maybe by kacking up the most important part of the original: the end.

~Matt + Nat

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL PREVIEW: Whoah

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Remaking a 50′s classic Sci-Fi film is a bit of an uphill battle after War of the Worlds disappointed us in 2005, but with Keanu as a convincing Space Alien, it looks like this one could be both topical and entertaining so far!

~Matt + Nat