Tag: Kodi Smit-McPhee

188: ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac

Posted: June 2, 2016 at 2:39 pm   /   Film, Reel Spoilers

Time-hops confuse us as we tackle ‘X-Men: Apocalypse.’ Tom and Dan walk us through the history of the Vinnie Vincent-era of KISS and Tom tells us about his days working in a comic book store. Plus, Dan has a video recovery. It’s Reel Spoilers 188: ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar […]

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187: ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Box Office (5/27-5-29)

Posted: June 1, 2016 at 6:39 pm   /   Film, Reel Spoilers

This episode is coming from an undisclosed location. Tom will explain why. Tom and Dan descend into an Old Timey Reference free-for-all with solo David Lee Roth stories. Plus, we discuss ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ and why it was so boring. And we ask the controversial question…is ‘Willy Wonka’ really a classic? It’s Reel […]

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PARANORMAN Opens August 17 Nationwide! Enter to Win Passes to the St. Louis Advance Screening!

Posted: August 13, 2012 at 8:06 am   /   Local, Movie Screenings

Enter to win a pair of passes! The new 3D stop-motion comedy thriller from animation company LAIKA, reteaming the company with Focus Features after the groundbreaking Academy Award-nominated “Coraline.” “ParaNorman” is, following “Coraline,” the company’s second stop-motion animated feature to be made in 3D. In “ParaNorman,” a small town comes under siege by zombies. Who […]

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Another Take By Zac: Film Review: Let Me In

Posted: October 2, 2010 at 3:16 pm   /   Another Take From Zac, Local

Let Me In is one of the most successful foreign film adaptations ever and it does that by pulling from both the source novel and the film to give itself enough of its own identity to forget about the original film, Let the Right One In, if you have seen it. Reviewing Matt Reeves’ film […]

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Let Me In

Posted: October 1, 2010 at 2:06 am   /   Featured, Local, Movie Reviews

Ever since this remake of the Swedish film, Let the Right One In, was announced I’ve encountered nothing but trepidation. Why? Well, because the original film was about as perfect as you can get within the genre. It had perfect tone, great acting, and beautiful visuals. Luckily, director Matt Reeves was smart enough to do […]

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Oscar Award Winning Composer Michael Giacchino is Scoring “Let Me In”

Posted: July 11, 2010 at 9:41 pm   /   Local, Movie News

Ever since posting the trailer to the film Let Me In last week, I have heard nothing but shouts of, “It won’t be as good as the original!”.  I’m not a fan of remakes either, especially when the original is so well made. However, there is no denying that the trailer for Let Me In […]

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“Let Me In” HD International Trailer Starring Chloe Moretz

Posted: July 1, 2010 at 3:39 pm   /   Local, Movie Trailers

If you haven’t seen the phenomenal Swedish film, Let the Right One In, what are you waiting for? It was one of the most celebrated releases a couple years ago, and it was so good that American studios rushed to make a remake for American audiences. I’m not sure this one will be as good, […]

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The Road

Posted: November 24, 2009 at 11:59 pm   /   Local, Movie Reviews

John Hillcoat’s adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s post apocalyptic The Road is executed extremely well, but the lack of great ability in one of the films leads holds it back from being truly magnificent. Viggo Mortensen is not the lead in question and turns in another marvelous performance to add to his resume of superb work […]

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