Lisa Frankenstein is an explosive mixture of hilarity, spookiness, and uncanny allure. The film impressively weaves an absorbing storyline of odd friendship and exploration of personal identity. As an alluring twist on the conventional Frankenstein narrative, it stylishly stands out amidst the wave of contemporary horror comedies. The Good: From … [Read More]
A period movie based on the life of a young Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, who in 1816 at an extended house party, created Frankenstein’s monster. Only 18 years old in 1816, Mary created the first ever science fiction story – sparking a genre that has only grown in popularity. Directed by … [Read More]
This movie completely slipped off my radar. I now remember watching a trailer for this movie a while back and not being too excited as it tried to juggle sci-fi and comedy with non-comedians. Not that it’s not possible but it’s difficult to pull off. The boy who lived stars … [Read More]
[springboard type=”video” id=”1553151″ player=”tmbg001″ width=”599″ height=”336″ ] Laughs. It’s missing the laughs. this trailer has a few moments in which they try to mimic this popular art form formally referred to as “comedy” but the intended “jokes” just don’t seem to achieve the intended “response”. The reason? It’s too … [Read More]
I believe in Harvey Dent. Since that line got tattooed into my brain I’ve been a fan of Aaron Eckhart and taken an interest in any project he chooses to be involved with, but this film “I, Frankenstein” has me taken aback. It’s another role that doesn’t initially seem up … [Read More]
[springboard type=”video” id=”811141″ player=”tmbg001″ width=”599″ height=”336″ ] SYNOPSIS: Set in a dystopic present where vigilant gargoyles and ferocious demons rage in a battle for ultimate power, Victor Frankenstein’s creation Adam (Aaron Eckhart) finds himself caught in the middle as both sides race to discover the secret to his … [Read More]
I received these a little while ago in my inbox, but this one will be a quickie. This movie has my curiosity but hasn’t completely secured my interest. It reminds me of too many movies I’ve seen in recent memory that didn’t last the test of time. We’ll see… … [Read More]
This new motion poster landed in my inbox for ‘I, Frankenstein’, which already had my attention due to the casting of Aaron Eckhart and Bill Nighy, and shows a glimpse into the world that this film will inhabit. Needless to say, $%i!s a lil F&@&ed up in this fictional … [Read More]
What if the most chilling novel of all time was actually based on a true account of a horrific experiment gone awry? When he is suspended from his university job for his outlandish ideas, Professor John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the rim of the Arctic … [Read More]
Aaron Eckhart is one of my favorite actors to watch on-screen. No matter what it is he’s working on the man goes above and beyond and is often the anchor of a film. It’s arguable that the man is borderline underrated as a performer but when you hear the tales … [Read More]
We got plenty of vampire flicks, zombie stories…but do we have enough of good ol’ Frankie? Hollywood doesn’t think so. Apparently, while we wait for Guillermo del Toro’s version, or any of the other three Frankie projects- wouldn’t cha know that there’s a fifth Frankensein movie (!) creeping up around … [Read More]
Everyone’s favorite evil slaying icon Bruce Campbell has revealed he will be starring in a sequel to his 2007 movie “They call me Bruce”. Not much is known about the sequel yet, but beyondhollywood.com gives us the scoop: “Bruce vs. Frankenstein”, the sequel to his 2007 horror-comedy hit “My Name … [Read More]