Technology gone mild. The H-Bomb: Scientist Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is on the brink of creating a revolutionary new kind of artificial intelligence, one that can fuse a human mind with a computer. His work has raised the ire of anti-techie nuts of the world, who believe his work is "going to far." One such zealot (played by Lukas Haas, the Amish kid from Witness) decides … [Read more...] about Transcendence
Sci-fi & Fantasy
The Purge: Anarchy
Happy Hunting The H-Bomb: The date is March 21, 2023, and it's that time of year again, time for the annual "Purge;" the night where all laws and emergency services are suspended for twelve hours, and all crime, including murder, is legal. Enacted by the New Founding Fathers of America, the Purge is designed to allow citizens to vent any pent up anger and aggression, … [Read more...] about The Purge: Anarchy
Transformers: Age of Extinction
Once someone has betrayed you and turned their back on you, why would you still try to help them? In June 2014, Optimus Prime faced an even greater danger than even the Decepticons... humanity. Directing this 165 minute action/adventure/sci-fi is Michael Bay. Blowing up the screen is: Mark Wahlberg as Cade Yeager, Nicola Peltz as Tessa Yeager, Jack Reynor as Shane Dyson, … [Read more...] about Transformers: Age of Extinction
Night of the Comet
“The Mac-10 machine-gun was practically designed for housewives!” Swift shot: When the concept of “Throwback Theater” was first imagined, I made a short list of films that I HAD to include --- Night of the Comet was first on this list! There are films that you see as a kid that resonate with you in a way you can’t always accurately convey to your friends, but I am going … [Read more...] about Night of the Comet
How to Train Your Dragon 2
"Something is coming. Something you've never faced before." - Valka Swift shot: A sequel worth your time. How to Train Your Dragon 2 had a lot of heart and provided some laughs for the kiddies. The aerial effects were one terrific ride, especially in IMAX 3D! Director Dean DeBlois took risky emotional swoops and climbs in what could easily have been a summer kid's … [Read more...] about How to Train Your Dragon 2
