Category: Movies

Don’t Miss the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 – Final Installment

Considered to be one of the most successful franchises of all time, fans from all over the world are excited for the final installment of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. Set to show on theaters worldwide on November 20, 2015, the producers and casts are busy promoting the upcoming end of a 4 part movie series.
During the world premiere in Germany, there were more than 6,000 fans who attended. According to the producer of the movie, Nina Jacobson, they decided to hold the said premier in Berlin because German fans were noted to be the “most passionate and committed” toward the whole franchise.

If you are not familiar with the movie The Hunger Game, this is a sci-fi/adventure movie filmed back in 2012. The story took place in a “dystopian post-apocalyptic” future where people lived within the nation called Panem. Every year, boys and girls between the ages 12 to 18 are forced to be part of the Hunger Game which is a televised “hunt” for survival. The participants are required to fight each other to death until only one remains. He or she will then be crowned victor.

Katniss Everdeen is the heroine from District 12 who will eventually fight for the freedom of the nation. Although not picked to be a participant, she willingly took the place of her sister to join the Games. The final installment of the movie will put an end to a war started by Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) the moment she went against the government who destroyed her people. How will it end though? Will General Snow be killed or put to prison? Who will Katniss choose – Peeta or Gale? These are the common questions asked by fans all over the world.

Although the movie franchise is based on the book series written by American author Suzanne Collins, it is still interesting to know how close the movie will be patterned to the book. During the world premiere, Jennifer Lawrence talked about how everything felt good and satisfying despite the fact the franchise is finally ending. “I’m excited for fans to see it. I know it’s going to be your favorite one.”

Without a doubt, fans from all over the world can’t wait for the movie to be shown on theaters on November 20. Based on the movie trailers and sneak peak, you can expect an exciting showdown happening soon!

November 9, 2015
New Details Released For Rocky Horror Picture Show Reboot

Fox has released new details about its two-hour TV movie remake of the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Fox reports that the remake will be faithful to the text of the original 1973 play by Jim Sharman and Richard O’Brien, but will reimagine the story visually. The reimagined cult classic is being released to coincide with the original film’s 40 year anniversary.

The remake will reportedly be directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega, well-known for his work on High School Musical. Gail Berman and the 1975 film’s producer Lou Adler will serve as Executive Producers alongside Ortega. The two-hour network event from Fox will air next year in the fall. The Rocky Horror Picture Show remake will not be airing live, unlike Fox’s upcoming Grease and NBC’s musical specials.

Fox has also announced the choice of who will play the iconic lead character, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, in the Rocky Horror Picture Show reboot. Dr. Frank-N-Furter is a highly sexualized mad scientist who hails from Transexual, Transylvania. Orange Is The New Black’s Laverne Cox will reportedly be playing the role that Tim Curry originally made famous. Cox will create her own version of the character instead of attempting to recreate Curry’s aggressive, over the top persona.

Today, Cox is Hollywood’s most popular transgender personality since RuPaul. She recently made history as the first openly transgendered person to be nominated for an Emmy award for her portrayal of Sophia Burset on Orange Is The New Black. She has been featured in roles on both The Mindy Project and Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, and she is also attached to the current CBS pilot Doubt.

Many Rocky Horror Picture Show fans have reported that they are excited to see their beloved film reimagined. The musical comedy has spawned regular midnight singalong screenings and a Broadway spin off in the 40 years since it was released in theaters. The original story follows sweethearts Janet Weiss and Brad Majors, who stumble upon Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s annual science convention showcasing the birth of ‘Rocky Horror’ — a fit, attractive man created solely to fulfill Frank’s desires. The 1975 original movie quickly became a cult classic, with local art house theaters across the nation screening the film complete with live actors acting out the movie beneath the screen.

October 22, 2015
6 Great Halloween Movies To Watch With Your Kids

When watching Halloween movies with your kids, you want to stay away from too much gore, visuals of possession, or an abundance of creepy imagery. Fortunately, there are many Halloween movies that fit this criteria that you can enjoy with your children. Here are 6 great Halloween movies that your kids can enjoy with you. All of the movies on the list are rated PG-13 or lower.

The Addams Family

America’s first family of creepiness lets it all hang out in this dramatic and humorous film. Anjelica Houston, Raul Julia, and Christopher Lloyd take the pumpkin flavored cake in their roles as the main characters of the movie, creating an odd, but non-scary vibe that is sure to leave your kids enthralled.

Nightmare Before Christmas

All hail the Pumpkin King. The movie gives you two holidays for the price of one, with the creepy and dark Halloween town offsetting the vibrant beauty of the Christmas world. The movie has stunning stop-action graphics and amazing music that will stay in your head long after the movie ends.

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

This Halloween classic is more of a television special than an actual movie, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the most watched Halloween movies year after year. Originally released in 1966, the movie follows the Peanuts gang as they prepare for trick-or-treating while Linus stakes out the local pumpkin patch for the arrival of the Great Pumpkin. With a run-time of roughly 25 minutes, it is a great choice for younger kids with short attention spans.

The Corpse Bride

Tim Burton made the underworld an exciting place where people are reunited with their dead pets and ghosts throw cool parties in The Corpse Bride. The animated love story follows shy groom who inadvertently marries a recently deceased girl when practicing his wedding vows in her presence. Danny Elfman created a magical musical score for the movie and the color drained palette enhances the movie’s desolate feel.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

This PG-13 classic features funny one-liners, ’90s fashion, and Kristy Swanson kicking butt. The Buffy The Vampire Slayer story follows a high school cheerleader that discovers she is the latest in a long line of vampire hunters. She struggles against her fate at first, but eventually learns to embrace her vampire-killing destiny.

Hocus Pocus

When three witch sisters are resurrected on Halloween night, none of the children of Salem are safe. It is up to three brave kids and an immortal cat to defeat the witches and send them back to the beyond. Bette Midler gives an awesome performance as Winifred the witch.

October 21, 2015