Tag: Idris Elba

Movie Review: ‘Beast,’ starring Idris Elba, Leah Jeffries

Posted: August 18, 2022 at 11:05 am   /   Film

Idris Elba’s newest thriller, ‘Beast,’ has all the makings of a thrilling B-movie. It’s just a shame that it’s not that good. The plot is paper thin and predictable, perfect for a summer movie-goer. Elba plays a widowed father coming to terms with the death of his wife while trying to protect his two daughters […]

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Movie Review: ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw’ Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba

Posted: August 2, 2019 at 9:17 am   /   Movie Reviews

It’s the summertime, so that means big explosions and non-stop action when going to the movies. The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, along with Jason Staham, were the only reasons to watch the last couple Fast and Furious films. Sorry Vin Diesel, but it’s true. Because of the success of the last few films, it only makes […]

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176: ‘The Jungle Book’ Starring Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba

Posted: April 22, 2016 at 4:33 pm   /   Film, Reel Spoilers

Jon Favreau gives us his take on The Jungle Book, and we give you our take on his take. Plus, we try to stop Joe from making a wrestling reference (you can guess how well that goes), we discuss Disney’s straight-to-home-video sequels and Tom sings ‘Chaka Khan.’ It’s Reel Spoilers 176: The Jungle Book. You’ve […]

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166: ‘Zootopia’ Starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba

Posted: March 10, 2016 at 2:32 pm   /   Film, Reel Spoilers

You’ve been warned. Starring: Tom O’Keefe, Joe Buttice Guest Starring: Orlandez

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‏THE GUNMAN Opens March 20! Enter to Win Passes to the St. Louis Advance Screening!

Posted: March 6, 2015 at 11:55 am   /   Local, Movie Screenings

Enter for your chance to receive a pass for two to a special advance screening! THE GUNMAN, the new action thriller from Pierre Morel, the director of Taken, stars Sean Penn, Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone and Mark Rylance. In theaters March 20, 2015. Cast: Sean Penn, Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone, Mark […]

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Review: ‘Pacific Rim’ Pits Giant Robot Jaegers Against Alien Sea Creature Kaiju

Posted: July 12, 2013 at 9:33 am   /   Local, Movie Reviews

It was the Russians. In watching Pacific Rim, directed by Guillermo del Toro from a screenplay by del Toro and Travis Beacham, I found myself swept up in the richly realized, deeply designed world, and dizzily finding myself looking for a baseline to plant myself to. And that’s when I saw the Russian Jaeger (giant […]

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Watch New Thor 2 Trailer: ‘The Dark World’ Stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston

Posted: April 23, 2013 at 4:49 pm   /   Coming Soon, Local, Movie Trailers

It is hard to believe that two years have passed since Thor hit theaters in 2011. A lot has happened since then, especially in the world of The Avengers. The first Marvel film to follow Joss Whedon’s $1.5 billion dollar gargantuan blockbuster is Iron Man 3, set to release next month on May 3. Then […]

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The Longbox: Comic Book Casting: The Justice League

Posted: October 15, 2012 at 11:10 am   /   Comic Books, Film, Local

Superhero movies have taken over cinemas across the globe.  Marvel Studios hit the ground running with 2008’s Iron Man and culminated with the 3rd highest grossing film of all time, 2012’s The Avengers. Marvel has figured out the formula and shows no signs of slowing down.  With the exception of Chris Nolan’s Batman trilogy, DC Comics has […]

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Movie Review: ‘Prometheus’ Starring Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, Guy Pearce

Posted: June 8, 2012 at 8:43 am   /   Featured, Local, Movie Reviews

It has been 33 years since Ridley Scott directed Alien, and it’s about time that the director returned home to a genre he knows so well.  Luckily for us, special effects and technology have come a long way since then, and Scott was given the resources needed to make an incredible looking film.  Michael Fassbender […]

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Prometheus

Posted: March 20, 2012 at 4:18 pm   /   Local, Movie Trailers

Synopsis:  A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Starring:  Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba, Patrick Wilson, Guy Pearce […]

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