X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

Released: May 26, 2006. Directed by: Brett Ratner. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen, Halle Berry. Runtime: 104 min.  I guess all mutants getting along was nice when it lasted. This time Charles Xavier's (Patrick Stewart) X-Men face off against Magneto's (Ian McKellen) Brotherhood. Stewart's limited screen time helps prove that a presence will still be … Continue reading X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

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Lone Survivor (2013)

Released: January 10, 2014. Directed by: Peter Berg. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster. Runtime: 121 min. "Lone Survivor" is a war film that truly expresses how far one will go to survive in a life-threatening situation. It's like that example commonly used where if a parent sees their child in danger, their protective instincts … Continue reading Lone Survivor (2013)

Celebrity Birthdays: October 29 – November 11

Happy 30th birthday to Ben Foster. He often plays eerie roles, like in Hostage or in 30 Days of Night. Foster is a great screen presence and he's best known for his roles in 3:10 to Yuma, Pandorum, The Messenger, and The Mechanic. My favourite films with Foster in a leading or supporting role: Hostage (2005) -- Alpha Dog (2006) -- 30 Days of Night (2007).   The late … Continue reading Celebrity Birthdays: October 29 – November 11

30 Days of Night – A decent vampire horror flick. (Short review)

30 Days of Night Release Date: October 19, 2007 Director: David Slade Stars: Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston Runtime: 113 min Tagline: They're coming! The vampire horror genre has seen greats, like Dracula, Fright Night, the Swedish Let the Right One in (and its American remake Let Me In), and the teen romance adaptation Twilight (just … Continue reading 30 Days of Night – A decent vampire horror flick. (Short review)