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99 Homes Review

99 Homes Review

Kent October 9, 2015 0

It’s the month of horror flicks. Around this time, we generally see slasher flicks, creature features or movies about demon possessions. Now, it’s time for terror of another sort – Home repossession. 99 Homes

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The Martian vs Sicario

The Martian vs Sicario

Kent October 2, 2015 0

This week has already given us a heart-pounding release with The Walk. Why not add two more great movies to the list? My only problem with the overabundance of good movies at once is

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The Walk Review

The Walk Review

Kent September 30, 2015 0

Welcome back to Showtime Showdown! I missed you. In 2008, the documentary entitled “Man on Wire” detailed the life of frenchman Philippe Petit and showed his passion for walking high-wires across the world. The

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The Visit Review

The Visit Review

Kent September 11, 2015 0

Horror films work best when they take something innocent and make it ghoulish and unsettling. The Nightmare on Elm Street ruined dreams. Jaws ruined swimming (in any body of water). The Ring ruined VHS

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No Escape Review

No Escape Review

Kent August 28, 2015 0

Owen Wilson and Lake Bell star in every parent’s worst nightmare in No Escape. As the flick opens, Jack Dwyer (Owen Wilson) is headed to Southeast Asia to start his new job and bring his family

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American Ultra Review

American Ultra Review

Kent August 21, 2015 0

I want you to close your eyes and imagine Jason Bourne. In those movies, you have Matt Damon as a government operative who is suffering from an extreme case of amnesia. He is constantly

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The Man from UNCLE vs Straight Outta Compton

The Man from UNCLE vs Straight Outta Compton

Kent August 14, 2015 0

It’s the ’60s vs the ’90s this week in the new release battle. Guy Ritchie brings his vision of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. to the big screen. Going up against it is the story

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Fantastic Four vs The Gift

Fantastic Four vs The Gift

Kent August 7, 2015 0

I’m officially saying that Mission Impossible Rogue Nation was the end of the summer movie season. It was a sensational cap to a blockbuster season that doesn’t deserve much praise. That said, this weekend

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Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Review

Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation Review

Kent July 31, 2015 0

Tom Cruise is back in the franchise that cannot be killed. John Woo tried with M:I2, but even he couldn’t eliminate Ethan Hunt. At this point in the series, why would you want it to

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Pixels vs Southpaw

Pixels vs Southpaw

Kent July 24, 2015 0

This weekend’s biggest releases couldn’t be more different. With Pixels, Adam Sandler is back to continue his tirade on the art of cinema. He goes up against Jake Gyllenhaal in the boxing drama, Southpaw. Pixels

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