Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on October 5th, 2018
“All I know for certain is if the four Mickaelsons come together, it will signal darkness like we’ve never known. So many possible tipping points, but without the benefit of hindsight, how can we know if we’re at the end of the beginning or the beginning of the end?” We do have hindsight as Warner […]
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on September 8th, 2017
“It’s a beautiful day outside. The streets are all packed with tourists. They’re drinking beers. They’re chasing beads, headed out on the vampire walking tour of New Orleans. They think it’s just a myth, just part of the city’s charm. Well… we know better. Just like we know there’s a storm coming…” Are you ready […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 1st, 2015
“Once upon a time, there was a majestic king, who lived with his noble brother in a colorful kingdom where music and art were celebrated. The king did not foresee having a child, but he lived in an enchanted land where all things were possible. In time, he was blessed with a beautiful baby daughter […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 2nd, 2014
“My siblings and I are the first vampires in all of history. The Original Family. Three centuries ago, we helped build a town called New Orleans. Now a plot by witches has lured me back, hoping that I will defeat a tyrant, a vampire I created. My brother hopes I will find redemption through the […]
Posted in No Huddle by Jeremy Butler on July 2nd, 2024
“I have a ghost to bust.” When Afterlife was initially announced back in 2021, my thoughts were: why do we keep messing with things instead of preserving them? Ghostbusters was an iconic film franchise that already suffered one failed attempt at reboot. So when I went to see Afterlife, I was expecting the law of […]
Posted in The Reel World by Jeremy Butler on March 22nd, 2024
“I have a ghost to bust.” When Afterlife was initially announced back in 2021, my thoughts were: why do we keep messing with things instead of preserving them? Ghostbusters was an iconic film franchise that already suffered one failed attempt at reboot. So when I went to see Afterlife, I was expecting the law of […]
Posted in The Reel World by Jeremy Butler on February 5th, 2022
Over twenty years ago, we were introduced to a slapstick television series known as Jackass. While the series only ran for three seasons, it was a show like no other, as it featured its cast intentional doing dangerous things and often risking injury and death for our entertainment. It also went on to spawn multiple […]
Posted in Uncategorized by Gino Sassani on December 16th, 2021
I think I see your problem. You have this list. It’s a list of people you need/want to buy a Christmas gift for. The trouble is that they’re into home theatre, and you don’t know Star Trek from Star Wars. You couldn’t tell a Wolf Man from a Wolverine. And you always thought that Paranormal Activity was something too […]
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on September 16th, 2021
“Put your game face on.” When you have the highest-rated drama on television, there is a temptation to milk it for all that you can. We’ve seen it happen with both the Law & Order and CSI franchises. The results tend to be mixed, with some capturing and even exceeding the popularity of the original. […]
Posted in No Huddle by Jeremy Butler on September 7th, 2021
Not bad for a B-movie alien invasion dystopian film. That was a nice surprise, as I was all prepared to endure a bunch of cliches and basic character archetypes. However Occupation: Rainfall delivers a moderately decent movie experience. There were some obvious timing issues towards the film’s conclusion, but we’ll get into that later. Speaking […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on February 18th, 2020
“It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood. A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine?” Anyone who was a kid from the 1960’s to the 1990’s and beyond recognizes Mr. Rogers and his neighbor song. The man defined children’s programming for television, and he did so from a small […]
Posted in Super Round-Up by Archive Authors on February 14th, 2020
“Every small town has a story. But my hometown has a legend. Roswell was a sleepy cowboy settlement in postwar America. Full of farmers and military men, until one day something extraordinary happened, or so the legend goes.” Roswell High was a series of 10 books written by Melinda Mentz in the young adult genre. […]
Posted in Tuesday Round Up by J C on October 2nd, 2018
It’s here! The calendar has officially turned to October, which means it’s time to dim the lights, dial up the frights, and celebrate 31 Nights of Terror. We’ll be highlighting a different horror-themed offering every day this month, including The Originals: The Fifth and Final Season from Warner Bros. RLJE Films is wide awake for […]
Posted in Tuesday Round Up by J C on August 29th, 2017
With school back in session and summer pretty much in the rearview mirror, this seems like an odd time to head back to the beach. Well thanks to Paramount, the beach is coming to us! This week, we’ll be analyzing the gleaming abs, heaving bosoms, and schlocky special effects of Paramount’s Baywatch (4K). Meanwhile, Universal has […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on June 14th, 2017
“Weird, messy, complicated, sad, wonderful, amazing, and above all, epic.” It’s time to say goodbye to Mystic Falls. It’s time to say goodbye to Damon, Stefan, Bonnie, Caroline, and all of those fan-favorite “ships” that have passed in some rather bloody nights. After eight years The Vampire Diaries is getting the stake and fading off […]
Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on December 14th, 2016
I think I see your problem. You have this list. It’s a list of people you need/want to buy a Christmas gift for. The trouble is that they’re into home theatre, and you don’t know Star Trek from Star Wars. You couldn’t tell a Wolf Man from a Wolverine. And you always thought that Paranormal Activity was something too […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Jeremy Butler on December 8th, 2016
It was rumored from the very beginning that George Miller was considering a black & white format for the film. There are box office risks associated with such a brave choice. We’re hearing some of the same thoughts coming out of the Logan shoot. The nice thing about the sophistication of home video today is […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on November 24th, 2016
“Space…the final frontier. These are the continuing voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one man gone before!” Of course, we never did get five years from that original show when it ended after just three […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 22nd, 2016
The Vampire Diaries is finally living up to its name. Elena is asleep until Bonnie dies, so the characters have promised to keep a record of all the goings on in Mystic Falls and with their lives. And there’s a lot to write about. Mystic Falls has been evacuated so that Lily and her family […]
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on August 17th, 2016
“Put your game face on.” When you have the highest-rated drama on television, there is a temptation to milk it for all that you can. We’ve seen it happen with both the Law & Order and CSI franchises. The results tend to be mixed, with some capturing and even exceeding the popularity of the original. […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on June 23rd, 2016
“Space…The Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before!” Paramount was bold indeed when they undertook the remaster project of the original series. Not only did they clean […]
Posted in Holiday Gift Guides by Gino Sassani on November 27th, 2015
I think I see your problem. You have this list. It’s a list of people you need/want to buy a Christmas gift for. The trouble is that they’re into home theatre, and you don’t know Star Trek from Star Wars. You couldn’t tell a Wolf Man from a Wolverine. And you always thought that Paranormal Activity was something too […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 9th, 2015
For most of our characters, the season begins pretty much in real time from the season 5 finale. There is a spell keeping magic out of the city limits of Mystic Falls, and that means no vampires or supernatural beings can cross into town. Elena is taking pre-med courses at college, mostly because it gives […]
Posted in No Huddle by Gino Sassani on September 9th, 2015
“It’s New Orleans; there’s always something bad coming.” When you have the highest-rated drama on television, there is a temptation to milk it for all that you can. We’ve seen it happen with both the Law & Order and CSI franchises. The results tend to be mixed, with some capturing and even exceeding the popularity […]
Posted in Disc Reviews by Jeremy Butler on September 3rd, 2015
It is one of the most anticipated movies of the summer and another subject in the category of “can Tom Hardy do no wrong?” Mad Max: Fury Road is the reimagining of the iconic film that helped launch Mel Gibson’s career decades earlier. This is not new territory in Hollywood by any stretch of the […]
