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Review: CAPTIVE STATE, What Happens After Aliens Invade

Ashton Sanders and John Goodman star in an original sci-fi drama directed by Rupert Wyatt.

CAPTIVE STATE Trailer: Rise to Meet Your Legislature

"No crime. No poverty. No unemployment. The state of our union is strong." Set in a Chicago neighborhood nearly a decade after an occupation by an extra-terrestrial force, Rupert Wyatt's Captive State explores the lives on both sides of the...

Review: THE GAMBLER, Addiction? What Addiction?

Mark Wahlberg cries in the very first moment of The Gambler, immediately distinguishing his character from the one played by James Caan in the 1974 original. (His name is different too. ) Jim Bennett says goodbye to his dying grandfather...

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Blu-Ray Review

So, Rise of the Planet of the Apes should have been one of those movies that we return to at the end of the year for a "worst of" list or the one where, even a few months later, we're...

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Review

The worst thing I can say about the surprisingly excellent "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is that its admittedly uber-effective trailer gives far too much away. For example, if you've seen it, you then know that this...

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Review

Until it succumbs to blockbuster-itis, and its sister virus Reboot Syndrome, Rise of the Planet of the Apes forges its own distinctive trail, powered by smart choices, good direction by Rupert Wyatt, and splendid-looking creatures. And by that point,...

RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES REVIEW

Monkeys, or apes more correctly have been the butt of our jokes for decades. Those cuddly little bastards have put on roller-skates, smoked cigars and dressed up in corporate suits for our entertainment. Countless movies have been made about the quirky...

The Real Reason The 405 Is Closed. It's Ape-ageddon!

Residents of Los Angeles are currently having to deal with the closure of Interstate 405, one of the most important routes through the city. It's wreaking havoc with traffic patterns, creating what local media are referring to as 'Carmageddon'. The...

International RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Trailer Walks You Through The Story

While I wouldn't call it spoiler-heavy per se, as it doesn't seem to be giving up anything meant to be kept secret, a new trailer for Rupert Wyatt's Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes has appeared in the UK...