Posted in: Contests, Expired Contests by Gino Sassani on April 13th, 2015
Our friends at ARC Entertainment want you to know about their latest release. It's called John Doe: Vigilante and it stars Battlestar Galactica's Jamie Bamber. The film asks some serious questions about justice and taking the law into your own hands. ARC has given us 3 copies to give away to lucky Upcomingdiscs readers. You can also listen to my interview with Jamie Bamber.
To win a copy, just follow these simple instructions.
Posted in: Podcasts by Gino Sassani on April 11th, 2015
Lion Ark is an unusual film. It documents the efforts of Animal Defenders International as they work to save African lions from abuse in traveling circuses in Bolivia. You'll see undercover footage of the abuse and watch their efforts to get them safe. Tim Phillips and Jan Creamer are at the forefront of this cause. The work didn't end in Bolivia. Now they're in Peru rescuing more animals. They took a short break in their work to talk to me about the movie and their efforts. You'll be amazed at what they have to say. Bang it here to listen in on my talk with Tim And Jan
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Posted in: Podcasts by Gino Sassani on April 10th, 2015
Most of you know Jamie Bamber as Apollo from the reincarnation of Battlestar Galactica. He's kept himself busy since the series went off the air. His latest is a pretty good thriller out on Tuesday from Arc Entertainment. It's called John Doe:Vigilante and Bamber has the starring role of John Doe. The film certainly asks some tough questions. I got the chance to ask Jamie a few questions of my own. Now you can hear what he had to say. Bang it here to listen in on my chat with Jamie Bamber
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on April 10th, 2015
"There's something I need to tell you. We're building a weapon. It's not like any weapon the world's ever seen. It draws its energy from a fast-neutron chain reaction. It releases the power of an ancient star. If it works, and it's going to work, it will be the more destructive than all the bombs dropped in all the wars in history put together. It'll bring armies to their knees. Cities will disappear in the blink of an eye. The world will be united in peace by the most just and noble country in the history of mankind or it will burn to the ground. Whoever builds it first, there's the endgame. So it has to be us, whatever it costs."
It's one of those dramatic stories where mankind is altered forever.
Posted in: No Huddle Reviews by Gino Sassani on April 9th, 2015
There was a new cowboy in Dallas, and he wasn’t throwing touchdown passes. But Walker was almost gone before he could really get started. After just four episodes, the show’s production company suffered financial collapse, and the show was rescued at the last minute by CBS Productions, who would continue to run the show for its nearly decade-long run. For nine years Norris brought us the ultimate Texas Ranger in a formula cops-and-robbers show. The show often became a parody of itself, but maintained a solid viewership throughout. Hell, Norris even sings the theme song
Posted in: No Huddle Reviews by Gino Sassani on April 8th, 2015
MacGyver (v) To act in an extremely resourceful manner. To utilize everyday items in unconventional ways to achieve a difficult task. I predict it will not be long before you can open your trusty copy of Webster’s and find this character has officially entered our lexicon. There is little doubt but that it is an unofficial part of it now. Crossing over from the realm of pop culture and into our language is a phenomenal achievement for a television show.
Posted in: The Reel World by Gino Sassani on April 7th, 2015
"The following is kind of based on a true story, a little bit."
In 2005 British folk singer/songwriter Steve Tilston found out something amazing had happened to him but he never knew it. John Lennon had written a letter to him in 1971 providing him with some career encouragement and his home phone number. It was after an interview with the musician in ZigZag Magazine revealed that Lennon was one of Tilston's idols that got the attention of the former Beatle
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on April 4th, 2015
"It's a comedy...hopefully."
It's been six years since Hugh Grant teamed up with director Marc Lawrence. It's their fourth collaboration. It doesn't appear that Lawrence is willing to direct a film that doesn't feature Hugh Grant, because he hasn't. Let's just say the fourth time wasn't the charm. In fact, it wasn't even all that charming. And the problem is that Grant and Lawrence have attempted to build careers out of making Grant charming. By now they're just trying too hard, and the result is a poor showing that was in desperate need of a Rewrite.
Posted in: Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on April 3rd, 2015
They started as a local band in Philadelphia. By 1972 they had released their first album on the national stage called Whole Oates. The duo has been together for over 40 years and have remained playing through most of that time. Even with stops for solo projects, Daryl Hall and John Oates have remained a team throughout those years. It's rather rare for a rock team to remain together and friends for so long. Their endurance has paid off in so many ways, but 2014 would be a year they would see a lot of that hard work and partnership be recognized as they became the first Philly band inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Posted in: Podcasts by Gino Sassani on March 31st, 2015
There’s a new horror film out from Anchor Bay. It’s called Muck, and it’s actually the middle part of a trilogy. If you find that more than a little bit confusing, Upcomingdiscs is here to help you sort it all out. We’re going to be delivering a series of interviews with cast and crew to answer all of those burning questions. Our final interview was plagued with some connection issues so I won't get to share much of my interview with Lachlan Buchanan. He plays Troit in the film. It's only a snippet but you should bang it here to listen to some of my chat with Lachlan Buchanan.
