Category: Longform Profiles

Flick City: Gina Torres On The “Hope” That Propels “The Shawshank Redemption”

I had the chance to interview Pearson actress Gina Torres at the NBC Universal Press Tour recently, and during she talked about her favorite movie. Check out the video below as Torres talks about The Shawshank Redemption!   Gina Torres headlines Pearson as Jessica Pearson (aka one of Suits' most memorable characters), the disbarred NYC … Continue reading Flick City: Gina Torres On The “Hope” That Propels “The Shawshank Redemption”

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Hits Blu-ray In March

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, which stars Eddie Redmayne, Johnny Depp and Jude Law, hits Blu-ray, 4K UHD, and DVD on March 12. Its digital release is set for February 15.  Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) helped MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States ofAmerica) capture the Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) in the … Continue reading ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Hits Blu-ray In March

Raffey Cassidy Talks Career Path: “Acting Is All I Want To Do”

  In just several years, 16-year-old actress Raffey Cassidy has starred in Tomorrowland, Allied, and in The Killing of a Sacred Deer. She continues working on A-list projects with Vox Lux, and she talks about playing dual roles in the Natalie Portman toplined feature. Raffey Cassidy stars as the younger Celeste in Vox Lux (with … Continue reading Raffey Cassidy Talks Career Path: “Acting Is All I Want To Do”

One On One: Director Daniel Adams Delivers Biting Satire With ‘An L.A. Minute’

Director Daniel Adams' satire An L.A. Minute centers on Ted Gould (Gabriel Byrne), a bestselling novelist who, despite living in the lap of luxury, is frustrated by his life's work and is in need of a spark. A chance encounter with a performance artist named Velocity (Kiersey Clemons) may inject some long forgotten humanity in … Continue reading One On One: Director Daniel Adams Delivers Biting Satire With ‘An L.A. Minute’

Flipping the Script on: The ‘Alien’ Franchise’s Underappreciated Gem, ‘Prometheus’

Welcome to “Flipping the Script,” a monthly column where I will reconsider recent films that have been panned, frowned upon, or simply under appreciated. I believe that movies should speak to us on a deep, personal level, and this column will consist of films that have done that for me despite widespread derision or apathy. … Continue reading Flipping the Script on: The ‘Alien’ Franchise’s Underappreciated Gem, ‘Prometheus’

’13 Reasons Why’ Tackles Tough but Important Topics – and that’s why it’s Must-See TV

13 Reasons Why, Netflix’s hit new show, is an impossible endeavor. Adapted from the #1 New York Times bestselling young adult novel by Jay Asher, 13 Reasons Why revolves around a suicide and prominently features cyberbullying and sexual assault. For many, the subject matter is deemed too weighty; for others, the “teen drama” genre is … Continue reading ’13 Reasons Why’ Tackles Tough but Important Topics – and that’s why it’s Must-See TV

Flipping the Script on: Benedict Cumberbatch’s ‘Third Star’

Welcome to “Flipping the Script,” a monthly column where I will reconsider recent films that have been panned, frowned upon, or simply under appreciated. I believe that movies should speak to us on a deep, personal level, and this column will consist of films that have done that for me despite widespread derision or apathy. … Continue reading Flipping the Script on: Benedict Cumberbatch’s ‘Third Star’

Flipping the Script on: ‘Pacific Rim’

Welcome to “Flipping the Script,” a monthly column where I will reconsider recent films that have been panned, frowned upon, or simply under appreciated. I believe that movies should speak to us on a deep, personal level, and this column will consist of films that have done that for me despite widespread derision or apathy. … Continue reading Flipping the Script on: ‘Pacific Rim’

‘Human: Fall Flat’ Splatters Onto Xbox One & PS4 This Spring

  I haven't played the game on Steam, but considering the memorable moniker should be emblazoned on a shirt and the simple plotline is actually intriguing, I'm excited to catch Human: Fall Flat's Xbox One and PlayStation 4 release this spring. Details on the game after the jump! Physics based puzzle games are definitely challenging … Continue reading ‘Human: Fall Flat’ Splatters Onto Xbox One & PS4 This Spring

Flipping the Script on: Tarsem’s ‘The Fall’

Welcome to “Flipping the Script,” a monthly column where I will reconsider recent films that have been panned, frowned upon, or simply under appreciated. I believe that movies should speak to us on a deep, personal level, and this column will consist of films that have done that for me despite widespread derision or apathy. … Continue reading Flipping the Script on: Tarsem’s ‘The Fall’