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April 5, 2019 + Stream Guide

Stream Guide: Unicorn Store & The Fifth Element (April 5th, 2019)

VALENTINE Original Release Date: February 2, 2001Directed by: Jamie BlanksStudio: Warner Bros. PicturesStreaming: Tubi TV Official Synopsis: Five women are stalked by an unknown assailant while preparing for Valentine’s Day. Starring: Denise Richards, David Boreanaz, Marley Shelton, Jessica Capshaw, and Katherine Heigl THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME Original Release Date: August 3, 2018Directed by: Susanna FogelStudio: LionsgateStreaming: Epix Official Synopsis: Audrey and Morgan are … Read More Stream Guide: Unicorn Store & The Fifth Element (April 5th, 2019)

October 24, 2013 + For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration 2013: Oblivion

by Christopher Haskell

With last year’s Academy Award winner for Best Cinematography Claudio Miranda (“Life Of Pi”), impeccable futuristic-wasteland visual effects, and an original score from the band M83, “Oblivion” has to be on the Academy’s radar. If I were to put all chips on one nomination out of Joseph Kosinski’s science fiction thriller, it would have to be on Best Visual Effects, with all the gadgets … Read More For Your Consideration 2013: Oblivion

August 6, 2013 + Tuesday Releases

Tuesday Releases: Mud, Oblivion, & The Place Beyond The Pines

by Christopher Haskell

AUGUST 6TH, 2013 ON THE ROAD // Interesting and sublime enough to grab and hold your attention, speckled with strong actors and believable performances, “On The Road” takes Jack Kerouac’s novel and presents it almost literally to the audience, leaving a sense of actual storytelling and plot progression behind. Garrett Hedlund steals the show as Dean Moriarty, the eccentric and constantly shifty ex-con, who … Read More Tuesday Releases: Mud, Oblivion, & The Place Beyond The Pines

April 19, 2013 + Theatrical New Releases

Theatrical Releases: Oblivion

by Christopher Haskell

Captivating in all the right ways, “Oblivion” delivers strong, well tread science fiction staples in a new and visually enthralling way with a competent high level Hollywood star in Tom Cruise. The set pieces alone make this a must-see, producing a post-apocalyptic backdrop that rivals any previous endeavor. Add to that a strong script that plays its twists close to the chest, grandiose and … Read More Theatrical Releases: Oblivion

April 19, 2013 + 4.5 Star Reviews, Quick Reviews

Quick Review: Oblivion (2013)

by Christopher Haskell

OBLIVION BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLAPRIL 19, 2013 Captivating in all the right ways, “Oblivion” delivers strong, well-tread science fiction staples in a new and visually enthralling way with a competent high-level Hollywood star in Tom Cruise. The set pieces alone make this a must-see, producing a post-apocalyptic backdrop that rivals any previous endeavor. Add to that a strong script that plays its twists close to … Read More Quick Review: Oblivion (2013)