By the Book: Carrie

November 3rd marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Brian DePalma’s instant classic Carrie.  Based off Stephen King’s first published novel, the movie got a forgettable sequel (The Rage: Carrie … Continue reading By the Book: Carrie

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

I love film sagas. I call them escape films because with film franchises like Twilight, Harry Potter, The Maze Runner, and The Hunger Games, my female friends and I can … Continue reading The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

TIFF 2015 Marks Festival’s 40th Anniversary

It ain’t a mid-life crisis, that’s for sure. September’s just around the corner, and Torontonians know that means it’s time for another Toronto International Film Festival. This incarnation’s one of … Continue reading TIFF 2015 Marks Festival’s 40th Anniversary

Steampunk Granny’s Take on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I

I have a secret to tell you. I have all the Hunger Games books, but I haven’t read any of them yet. I’ve made a conscious decision to watch the … Continue reading Steampunk Granny’s Take on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I

31 Days of Horror 2013: Carrie One More Time

Carrie.  I think I’m having a flashback – to the 70’s. Not an acid flashback, but a horror one. I can’t help but feeling I’ve seen this movie before. Its … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror 2013: Carrie One More Time

Carrie vs Escape Plan – Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions

Three new movies are looking to draw you in to theatres – but will any of them get your money? Here’s our predictions: Carrie is a remake of the classic … Continue reading Carrie vs Escape Plan – Biff Bam Pop’s Box Office Predictions

31 Days of Horror 2013: Carrie

As we approach yet another remake of Carrie it might be time to take a look at the original, the 1976 film that started it all, and Stephen King’s first … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror 2013: Carrie

Saturday At The Movies: Fall in Romance with Don Jon

Joseph Gordon Lovett (JGL) makes his writing and directorial debut with the romantic comedy Don Jon.  If you’re thinking: why would a Hollywood veteran bother making a sappy, clichéd, trope-filled … Continue reading Saturday At The Movies: Fall in Romance with Don Jon