By Dominic Messier, Editor-in-Chief An anticipated sequel to Guillermo Del Toro’s 2013 sci-fi actioner, Pacific Rim: Uprising revisits the near-future where the fate of civilization once again rests in the hands of valiant pilots onboard “Jaegers”, robotic giants built to repel monsters from the ocean’s depths called Kaiju. The battle for Earth’s survival continues as…
Review by Dominic Messier, Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Film Writer As the fifth (and no doubt not the last) of the Hasbro Toys – inspired line of action figure based sci-fi films, Transformers The Last Knight adds very little to the quickly aging franchise about alien robot shape shifters caught in a never-ending battle for the protection/destruction…
By Dominic Messier, Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Film Writer Another successful tale which shows that crime does in fact pay very well — at least until it kills you, American Made takes a joyride back to the early 80s and its era of drugs, guns and other illegal government operations slipped under the intelligence carpet. Allegedly….
By Dominic Messier, Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Film Writer In our modern age where science-fiction is quickly catching up to reality, a few milestones have yet to be reached: faster-than-light travel, official contact with an alien species and that Holy Grail of goals, a source of endlessly clean(ish) energy. That last one is the focus of Let There…
By Dominic Messier, Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Head Writer (and All-Around Mike Mignola Fan) Following the success of the past film adaptations of Dark Horse Comics’ red-skinned demon/paranormal investigator, the folks over at Lionsgate have decided to revamp and reboot the Hellboy movie series, with a new cast and new adventures into the world of…
By Dominic Messier, Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Head Writer With a recognizable mug you’ve seen in pretty much every major mob-themed film or show of the last few decades, Frank Vincent was one of those memorable voices and supporting players who improved every project he appeared in, playing loyal lieutenants or underbosses while still…
Review by Dominic Messier, Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Film Writer A new adaptation that easily surpasses the already scary 1990 ABC-TV miniseries of the same name, Andy Muschietti’s IT remake excels in most ways, thanks to flawless editing, a tense film score, a capable cast of teen actors and one terrifying, haunting demonic clown, courtesy…
By Dominic Messier, Founder, Editor-in-Chief and TV Writer An early starter in the 2017 Fall TV season, The Orville holds much promise with writer and star Seth MacFarlane as the captain of a newly minted Earth Ship in the 25th Century. Alas, its lowbrow humor pulls the show down like a gravity well, causing…
Blu-Ray Review by Dominic Messier, Founder, Editor in Chief and Film Writer The Plot: Word has it that the ecologically conscious criminal Poison Ivy has paired up with her similarly powered ally Floronic Man. Together, they seek to find the correct formula of marsh waters and chemicals that gave birth to the vegetation-based,…
By Dominic Messier, Founder, Editor in Chief and Film Writer The Plot: An obvious, semi-tongue in cheek nod to the most popular show on the planet (at least during the 1990s, that is), Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron lead a cast of funny and pretty beachheads who form the Baywatch team…