TOP 10: Worst Films of 2014

If there could be anything said about the role of cinema in 2014, it would be, "bleh." It was a year filled with shoddy remakes and boring sequels. The brilliant Marvel and the arrogant Michael Bay dominated the box office, and Indies were few in numbers. It's safe to say that 2014 was just a rest stop for the upcoming explosion of superhero films and mega-franchises.

Wild: Movie Review

Witherspoon's performance mixed with the majestic Pacific Crest Trail help carry this disruptively unbalanced and unconsciously dull film.

Horrible Bosses 2: Movie Review

Horrible Bosses 2 is a decent sequel. The film doesn't outshine the original, but the creators do try new concepts to create a fun, humorous adventure.

Top 10: Most Anticipated Films of 2015

As this year comes to a close we now get to look forward to another slew of superhero blockbusters, retooled comedies, and artistic indies. Let us fast forward and look at the most anticipated films of 2015.

The Babadook: Movie Review

The Babadook psychologically thrills and bets on American film studios to remake this soon-to-be classic horror film.

Birdman: or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) - Movie Review

Is the virality of pop culture getting out of hand? Birdman: or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) provides deep thought and theory on the fast-paced, entertainment world.

Dumb and Dumber To: Movie Review

You cannot win an argument against an idiot. They'll barrage you with stupidity until you give up and lose. Dumb and Dumber To is too idiotically unconscious of itself to care.  

What Could Make Interstellar Better

Christopher Nolan might present a grand story, but creates epic faults. Interstellar misses clear opportunities and focuses on a cliched film structure. No film is without its faults. What could make Interstellar better?

Interstellar: Movie Review

Christopher Nolan risks his career to create an emotionally impacting science-fiction epic. While Interstellar is grand in scale, Nolan throws every idea and belief he has into it, creating a gorgeous, but unbalanced film.

Nightcrawler: Movie Review

If it bleeds it leads. Nightcrawler represents the insanity and violence of Western media.

John Wick: Movie Review

John Wick is explosive with cinematic brilliance and a die-hard action that seems to be missing from cinema today.

As Above So Below: Movie Review

As Above, So Below is a superb adventure that many will misinterpret as a straight-shot found footage horror flick.

The One I Love: Movie Review

The One I Love is entertaining and smart, but holds itself back from its high concept plot and is too short to thoroughly enjoy.

The Expendables 3: Movie Review

Expendables 3 brings an unexplainable amount of aging 80's action stars to the big screen once again. Unfortunately, the film is too safe in its execution and too dull in its action.

Let's Be Cops: Movie Review

Let's Be Cops feels like a SNL skit stretched to a near two hour film, featuring a smorgasbord of unfunny jokes, poor character decisions, and a predictable story.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Movie Review

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles can only be described as a gawd awful mess that should be erased from the minds of the world and the creators should be arrested and tried for crimes against humanity.

What Could Make Guardians of the Galaxy Better?

James Gunn has created a universe and characters that audiences will "Marvel" at. Guardians of the Galaxy is an exuberant time, but sticks to the same old Marvel formula. Every movies has its flaws. What could make Guardians of the Galaxy better?

Guardians of the Galaxy: Movie Review

Though suffering from the same problems that plague every Marvel film, Guardians of the Galaxy still proves that Marvel can create a droll, high flying adventure from any character/team in its comic vault.

What Could Make Hercules Better

Hercules is a normal film with normal problems and normal characters. Brett Ratner doesn't try to create something extraordinary for the audience. He just creates a film to pay his mortgage. What could make Hercules better?

Wish I Was Here: Movie Review

Zach Braff's second directorial effort falls short of expectations, but great, oddball characters and wonderfully crafted dialogue hide the plot inconveniences.

Hercules: Movie Review

Director Brett Ratner throws his usual brand of blockbuster cinema at the screen, but it is Dwayne Johnson's acting that carries this film.

What Could Make The Purge: Anarchy Better

The Purge: Anarchy was underwhelming. Director James DeMonaco just couldn't help focusing his film around social issues rather than a good story. What could make The Purge: Anarchy better, other than a total rewrite?

The Purge: Anarchy - Movie Review

The Purge: Anarchy works hard on social issues and character depth while missing out on actual purging.

Sex Tape: Movie Review

A raunchy, B-movie comedy that plays it too safe. Sex Tape is like the kiddie roller coaster at a Six Flags theme park: slow, generic, but just enough to keep you somewhat entertained.

What Could Make Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Better

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is by far the best summer blockbuster of the year and one of the best films this year. The visual effects and story were on par with the symbolic meanings throughout the entire film and the excellent acting. However, every film has its flaws.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Movie Review

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is the Empire Strikes Back in the Planet of the Apes franchise. That's to put it as simple as possible.

What Could Make Transformers: Age of Extinction Better

The current census is, Transformers: Age of Extinction is more of the same. Sadly, it's worse than that. I'm not critical of all the films in this deathly franchise. I really enjoyed Transformers (2007). Thought it was a good film. How did the franchise get worse after that? Age of Extinction is the pinnacle of what's wrong with Michael Bay and the Hollywood studio system.

Snowpiercer: Movie Review

Snowpiercer is ambitious, fun, and cinematically adoring. For the most part, Bong Joon-ho creates a darling masterpiece that you will want to watch over and over again.

Tammy: Movie Review

Tammy is a forgettable Melissa McCarthy romp about finding yourself, that outlasts its stay with lengthy jokes and a story that strays from its plot every chance it gets.

Transformers: Age of Extinction - Movie Review

Just when you thought you've seen it all. Transformers: Age of Extinction is the epitome of film. It's hard to qualify this as a film. I would just say it's one large advertisement for Transformers toys and Bud Light, or a bunch of random robot battles mashed together. 

22 Jump Street: Movie Review

Quite reasonably the best sequel to a comedy ever made only due to its own self recognition as a sequel. 22 Jump Street brings everything you loved from the original on a grander scale, but lacks a tantalizing story with stereotypical plot points and expendable characters.

Edge of Tomorrow: Movie Review

Cruise and Blunt show that you can still have an amazing time in theaters without being too serious. Edge of Tomorrow is the summer blockbuster with brains, but don't get too caught up with the characters.

What Could Make X-Men Days of Future Past Better?

X-Men: Days of Future Past was a phenomenal film. Unfortunately, all films aren't perfect and there were a few things that were upsetting. What could make X-Men: Days of Future Past better?

X-Men: Days of Future Past - Movie Review

Director, Bryan Singer does it again, creating a masterclass superhero film with superb acting and a wonderful script. Surely, one of the best superhero films created.

What Could Make Godzilla Better?

Godzilla was a spectacle to behold, but should have been the main star. Instead, we were given a story that poorly balanced human aspects and monster warfare. Director, Gareth Edwards's camera work doesn't work and the audience is left wanting more. What could make Godzilla better?

Godzilla: Movie Review

With its hand deep in visual effects, Godzilla handles better than its 1998, American predecessor, but if you're coming to watch an action film where the King of Monsters kicks ass and takes names, you might want to rethink the film you're watching.

Cinema Rant: Power Rangers

It seems that no property is safe from rebooting hell (or heaven), even properties that are as campy as Power Rangers. The rebooting of the Power Rangers brings tears to my eyes for more than the obvious reasons and it feels like it will get worse before it gets better. This is a rant, hence the title Cinema Rant. So, this will get a bit personal and more than likely go off on tangents.

Neighbors: Movie Review

There's no denying that one of the year's best comedies features Zac Efron and his undeniably sexy body. Neighbors brings the laughs to the party along with deep characters and invoking story.

Muppets - Most Wanted: Movie Review

Muppets: Most Wanted offers double the cameo appearances, double the songs, but less than half the enjoyment of 2011 reboot.

Need For Speed: Movie Review

Entitling Need for Speed as one of the best street racing films in a long time would be an understatement for this adrenaline packed, helluva good time. Just don't be expecting anything more than that or you'll be deeply unimpressed.

What Could Make 300: Rise of an Empire Better

300: Rise of an Empire was unimpressive to say the least. Riding off the success of the first 300, Rise of an Empire makes an effort at the cool stylized violence and cinematography, but ultimately creates boredom by repeating the same process over and over. What could make 300: Rise of an Empire better?

Only Lovers Left Alive: Movie Review

A film which ignores pop culture and brings out a truly remarkable story is always welcome here. Only Lovers Left Alive has potent dialogue, artfully crafted scenes and a provoking story. I'm just happy that these vampires don't sparkle.

300: Rise of an Empire: Movie Review

The annoyances brought on by this movie are too many to name. Certainly, Rise of an Empire fails at being a good action film and a good film in general. Boredom will settle in after the first five minutes, and within those five minutes, you will be bombarded with hundreds of slow motion sequences. 

3 Days to Kill: Movie Review

   3 Days to Kill is a poignant film about a CIA agent reconnecting with his daughter. The car chases and torture scenes are just bonuses.

What Could Make Winters Tale Better?

Winters Tale was a sad, confused little movie. How could it have been made better? Well, coming from Akiva Goldsman, most of the film could have been better.

Winters Tale: Movie Review

Winter's Tale is beyond saving, with boring dialogue and a confusing story. Colin Farrell does his absolute best, while Russell Crowe brings his worst. 

Robocop: Movie Review

   Fortunately, not as cheesy as the original, Robocop would be a great time at the movies if it wasn't for the social issues being shoved down your throat in every scene and Kinnaman's robotic acting.

Top 10: Romance Films

While romantic-comedies are always enjoyable, maybe you'd want to watch a good ol' romance. From cowboys to nightclub owners, there will definitely be surprises in this Top 10 list of the best romance films ever brought to the big screen.

What Could Make Monuments Men Better?

Director-Writer George Clooney creates half of a masterpiece, with great dialogue and most of a well rounded cast. The other half is a bit sloppy. Clooney focuses on creating memorable characters, but not many memorable sets, scenes, or story. What could make Monuments Men better?

Top 10: Romantic Comedies

Not knowing what to watch for Valentine's Day? Do you enjoy romantic-comedies? Then get going to the store, Amazon Prime, Netflix, or any other outlet in which to watch these ten amazing romantic-comedies that'll be sure to have you laughing and crying.

Short Film Wednesdays: Valentines Edition

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Take a few minutes out of your day and help these aspiring directors/writers by watching their short films about love lost and love found. Maybe you'll get an idea for that special somebody in your life. Maybe these films will help you cope with that broken heart. Maybe you'll cry and maybe you'll laugh. 

Monuments Men: Movie Review

Defined as a war film, Monuments Men has a lot of re-writing to accomplish. As a drama about a group of old men saving works of art, the film still has problems, but great acting and superb dialogue help out with a shallow story.

The Lego Movie: Movie Review

Phil Lord and Chris Miller are becoming an unstoppable writing/directing duo. The Lego Movie provides the right kind of story, characters, laughs and tears to make this film one memorably animated jewel. 

A Fantastic Fear of Everything: Movie Review

  A Fantastic Fear of Everything is nothing what you expect it to be, providing a thin story to an outlandish premise. While Simon Pegg is brilliant, the rest of the cast fails at providing laughs and thrills.