Thor (2011)
The powerful but arrogant warrior Thor is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and sent to live amongst humans on Earth, where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders (a brief synopsis).
PG-13, 114 min - Action | Adventure | Drama - May 6, 2011 (USA) in theaters.
Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) early screening voters gave Thor a rating of 7.8 out of a 10.
Budget: $150,000,000 (estimated). Closing Credits Note: There's a scene after the closing credits with Samuel L. Jackson. So don't run out of the theater immediately or you'll miss it.
Read full article: http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/thor-2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
New article on movie "Dylan Dog"
Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (2010)
Storyline: The adventures of supernatural private eye, Dylan Dog, who seeks out the monsters of the Louisiana bayou in his signature red shirt, black jacket, and blue jeans.
PG-13, Comedy | Horror | Mystery - To be released in theaters on April 29, 2011 (USA).
Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) early screening voters gave Dylan Dog a rating of 5.5 out of a 10.
Official synopsis:
Dylan Dog: Dead of Night is a new horror/comedy film based on one of the world’s most popular comics (60 million copies worldwide). Brandon Routh stars as Dylan Dog, world famous private investigator specializing in affairs of the undead. His PI business card reads, “No Pulse? No Problem.” Armed with an edgy wit and carrying an arsenal of silver and wood-tipped bullets, Dylan must track down a dangerous artifact before a war ensues between his werewolf, vampire and zombie clients living undercover in the monster infested backstreets of New Orleans.
Stars: Brandon Routh, Anita Briem and Sam Huntington
Full article here:
http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/dylan-dog-dead-of-night-2010
Storyline: The adventures of supernatural private eye, Dylan Dog, who seeks out the monsters of the Louisiana bayou in his signature red shirt, black jacket, and blue jeans.
PG-13, Comedy | Horror | Mystery - To be released in theaters on April 29, 2011 (USA).
Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) early screening voters gave Dylan Dog a rating of 5.5 out of a 10.
Official synopsis:
Dylan Dog: Dead of Night is a new horror/comedy film based on one of the world’s most popular comics (60 million copies worldwide). Brandon Routh stars as Dylan Dog, world famous private investigator specializing in affairs of the undead. His PI business card reads, “No Pulse? No Problem.” Armed with an edgy wit and carrying an arsenal of silver and wood-tipped bullets, Dylan must track down a dangerous artifact before a war ensues between his werewolf, vampire and zombie clients living undercover in the monster infested backstreets of New Orleans.
Stars: Brandon Routh, Anita Briem and Sam Huntington
Full article here:
http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/dylan-dog-dead-of-night-2010
Friday, April 22, 2011
"Stake Land" - vampire movie - New Article
Stake Land (2010)
Storyline:
Vampires/Zombies---Martin was a normal teenage boy before the country collapsed in an empty pit of economic and political disaster. A vampire epidemic has swept across what is left of the nation's abandoned towns and cities, and it's up to Mister, a death dealing, rogue vampire hunter, to get Martin safely north to Canada, the continent's New Eden. (Written by Anonymous)
98 min - Horror - April 22, 2011 (USA) in limited theaters.
Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com/) voters gave Stake Land a 7.1 out of a 10 (early movie screenings).
Stars: Connor Paolo, Nick Damici and Kelly McGillis.
To read the full article, click here:
http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/stake-land-2010
Storyline:
Vampires/Zombies---Martin was a normal teenage boy before the country collapsed in an empty pit of economic and political disaster. A vampire epidemic has swept across what is left of the nation's abandoned towns and cities, and it's up to Mister, a death dealing, rogue vampire hunter, to get Martin safely north to Canada, the continent's New Eden. (Written by Anonymous)
98 min - Horror - April 22, 2011 (USA) in limited theaters.
Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com/) voters gave Stake Land a 7.1 out of a 10 (early movie screenings).
Stars: Connor Paolo, Nick Damici and Kelly McGillis.
To read the full article, click here:
http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/stake-land-2010
Monday, April 18, 2011
New Article on the movie Heartless (DVD)
Heartless on DVD
114 min - Drama | Fantasy | Horror - November 19, 2010 (USA) in theaters. DVD release date - April 12, 2011.
Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com/) voters gave Heartless a 6.1 out of a 10. 2,162 votes were cast at the time of this article.
Brief Synopsis:
Jamie Morgan, a young man with a large heart-shaped birthmark on his face, discovers that there are demons on the streets of East London.
Director and Writer: Philip Ridley
Stars: Jim Sturgess, Clémence Poésy and Noel Clarke
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2552994073/ Official Movie Trailer
To Read Entire Article, click here:
http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/heartless-on-dvd
114 min - Drama | Fantasy | Horror - November 19, 2010 (USA) in theaters. DVD release date - April 12, 2011.
Internet Movie Database (http://www.imdb.com/) voters gave Heartless a 6.1 out of a 10. 2,162 votes were cast at the time of this article.
Brief Synopsis:
Jamie Morgan, a young man with a large heart-shaped birthmark on his face, discovers that there are demons on the streets of East London.
Director and Writer: Philip Ridley
Stars: Jim Sturgess, Clémence Poésy and Noel Clarke
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2552994073/ Official Movie Trailer
To Read Entire Article, click here:
http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/heartless-on-dvd
Friday, April 15, 2011
The Hobbit: Part 1 (2012)
The Hobbit: Part 1 (2012)
Not yet released (but fans are chomping at the bit knowing it's being filmed) -- Adventure | Fantasy - Due in theaters: December 19, 2012 (USA). Status: Filming. Locations: New Zealand. Part 2 will be released in 2013.
Synopsis (for all the fans-really now, this isn't even necessary!):
Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, journeys to the Lonely Mountain accompanied by a group of dwarves to reclaim a treasure taken from them by the dragon Smaug.
Director: Peter Jackson
Stars: Cate Blanchett (Galadriel), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), Elijah Wood (Frodo), Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins), Leonard Nimoy (Smaug [rumored]), Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Richard Armitage (Thorin Oakenshield), Christopher Lee (Saruman), Andy Serkis (Gollum), James Nesbitt (Bofur), Aidan Turner (Kili).
Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf and who better to play that character?
Full article here:
http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/the-hobbit-part-1-2012
Not yet released (but fans are chomping at the bit knowing it's being filmed) -- Adventure | Fantasy - Due in theaters: December 19, 2012 (USA). Status: Filming. Locations: New Zealand. Part 2 will be released in 2013.
Synopsis (for all the fans-really now, this isn't even necessary!):
Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, journeys to the Lonely Mountain accompanied by a group of dwarves to reclaim a treasure taken from them by the dragon Smaug.
Director: Peter Jackson
Stars: Cate Blanchett (Galadriel), Orlando Bloom (Legolas), Elijah Wood (Frodo), Martin Freeman (Bilbo Baggins), Leonard Nimoy (Smaug [rumored]), Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Richard Armitage (Thorin Oakenshield), Christopher Lee (Saruman), Andy Serkis (Gollum), James Nesbitt (Bofur), Aidan Turner (Kili).
Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf and who better to play that character?
Full article here:
http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/the-hobbit-part-1-2012
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Mitchell Don't Go! - Being Human
No it can't be! Say it ain't so! Mitchell on BBC's Being Human cannot be truly dead! I saw George stake him last night and literally jumped forward off my couch screaming, "NOOOOO!" I think I cried for 10 minutes! I loved Mitchell - the show will NOT be the same without him at all! It's supposed to be a werewolf, ghost and vampire all living together trying to be human...they cannot take the vampire out of the equation. Oh sure, they introduced the "old ones" -- vampires who are wanting world domination. I love that storyline...but Mitchell is a HUGE character...a much-loved character in Being Human and needs to be included in this new twist. I'm dying to know (in tribute to Mitchell) if he will be brought back next season!! [sniffle]
Friday, April 8, 2011
New Article on Paul - the movie
New article I've compiled on the new sci-fi comedy Paul.
Two British comic-book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.
Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) Users gave Paul a rating of 7.4 out of a 10.
104 min – Sci-Fi | Comedy | Adventure - March 18, 2011 (USA) in theaters.
Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Seth Rogen.
To read full article: http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/paul-2011
Two British comic-book geeks traveling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51.
Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) Users gave Paul a rating of 7.4 out of a 10.
104 min – Sci-Fi | Comedy | Adventure - March 18, 2011 (USA) in theaters.
Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Seth Rogen.
To read full article: http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/paul-2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Returning (& Not Returning) Fall TV Shows
The Event is unlikely to return. I'm not surprised. It started with a bang - for me, at least - then as we drew near the lengthy winter hiatus, I started to lose interest. I don't understand what happened with that show. Then to have 3 MONTHS of it not airing...The Event became a "non-event"! The previews of its return last month looked promising and exciting, but I chose not to return to watching it. Sorry. And I usually love UFO storylines.
Bones is in limbo but will likely get renewed. I love that show and how humor is incorporated into such a gruesome, solving murders storyline. Bones and Booth better "get together" one of these days, or fans will be ticked. And Sweets - isn't he hilarious! I suppose this show doesn't fall under paranormal entertainment, I just realized, but, well, there we go.
Fringe has been renewed! Even with the usual Friday night death time slot, it has survived! Talk about a show that is involved. Plus I try to look for the Observer in each episode. Sometimes he's right in your face, of course, but other times they blend him into the scenes.
The Vampire Diaries is in limbo! What?! Come on! I thought that was one of the highest rated shows for The CW?! I've read it is likely to be renewed, though. If it is not, I'm burning my TV. Or being a bit more constructive (instead of destructive), I would immediately launch a campaign to "save the show."
Supernatural is in limbo, but will likely get renewed. This is a tough one for me. I LOVE that show, the actors, the storyline (although some seasons have been better than others), and the wonderful on-screen easiness the "brothers" have with each other...even when they're fighting! BUT...I do wonder if its time has come to end the show...if it has run its course? I'm sure I'd get arguments from both sides on this one.
Smallville ---ahh...we bid you farewell as this is your last season and the show ends. What an amazing length of time it has been running. Ten years! I've enjoyed the show, but it definitely has come time to call it quits. I just better see Clark Kent flying - with or without his tights - by the final episode! Sheesh!
Bones is in limbo but will likely get renewed. I love that show and how humor is incorporated into such a gruesome, solving murders storyline. Bones and Booth better "get together" one of these days, or fans will be ticked. And Sweets - isn't he hilarious! I suppose this show doesn't fall under paranormal entertainment, I just realized, but, well, there we go.
Fringe has been renewed! Even with the usual Friday night death time slot, it has survived! Talk about a show that is involved. Plus I try to look for the Observer in each episode. Sometimes he's right in your face, of course, but other times they blend him into the scenes.
The Vampire Diaries is in limbo! What?! Come on! I thought that was one of the highest rated shows for The CW?! I've read it is likely to be renewed, though. If it is not, I'm burning my TV. Or being a bit more constructive (instead of destructive), I would immediately launch a campaign to "save the show."
Supernatural is in limbo, but will likely get renewed. This is a tough one for me. I LOVE that show, the actors, the storyline (although some seasons have been better than others), and the wonderful on-screen easiness the "brothers" have with each other...even when they're fighting! BUT...I do wonder if its time has come to end the show...if it has run its course? I'm sure I'd get arguments from both sides on this one.
Smallville ---ahh...we bid you farewell as this is your last season and the show ends. What an amazing length of time it has been running. Ten years! I've enjoyed the show, but it definitely has come time to call it quits. I just better see Clark Kent flying - with or without his tights - by the final episode! Sheesh!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Article on movie Insidious
New article I've written on the movie Insidious...
Synopsis: A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further.
(Normally a more detailed synopsis is posted, but to be honest, the above one-liner really sums it up perfectly. Nothing further needed.)
PG-13, 102 min, Fantasy | Horror | Thriller - April 1, 2011 (USA) in theaters.
Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) rated Insidious a 7.0 out of a 10 with 582 votes, at the time of this posting.
To read full article, go here:
http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/insidious
Synopsis: A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further.
(Normally a more detailed synopsis is posted, but to be honest, the above one-liner really sums it up perfectly. Nothing further needed.)
PG-13, 102 min, Fantasy | Horror | Thriller - April 1, 2011 (USA) in theaters.
Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com) rated Insidious a 7.0 out of a 10 with 582 votes, at the time of this posting.
To read full article, go here:
http://www.examiner.com/speculative-fiction-in-st-louis/insidious
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