A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)

BhDy5EcI am of the opinion that it would have been an excellent idea to pass the “Die Hard” franchise over from John McClane to his daughter Lucy. That would not only have been a fantastic move for an iconic franchise but breathed fresh air in to a stale movie series. Mary Elizabeth Winstead could have proven herself as an action heroine, the series could have revived the idea that females can lead action movies, and we could have visited a brand new character from the McClane legacy who could have brought a bold new angle to the “Die Hard” series. Sadly, casting females in action movies is still considered bold and new. The producers missed out on a golden opportunity to really change the genre as a whole. Instead we’re given this.

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Smashed (2012)

Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead has maintained a steady stream of notable genre work for many years and has shown herself to be a very good actress with enough charisma and enthusiasm to help carry genre gems like “Sky High” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.” On the flipside, Winstead has also garnered a huge fan base (me included) thanks to her model work and her incredible beauty and sex appeal. With “Smashed” Ms. Winstead seems intent to not only show that she’s much more than a pretty face, but proves to her audience that she’s so much more than a passable actress. Her performance in “Smashed” is Oscar worthy.

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The Fog (1980) (Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]

Director John Carpenter’s “The Fog” prides itself in being steeped in folklore, and takes on many of the classic traits we know as urban legends. Every urban legend has some source of truth to it and harbors a moral for its audience. “The Fog” creates a new urban legend from a horrific act of betrayal and human greed. Hence why the opening of the film begins with an old seaman regaling local citizens of Antonio Bay with the tale of the spirits on the sea.

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Only God Forgives (2013)

Director Nicholas Winding Refn completely blew me away with his 2011 crime thriller “Drive.” It was a cerebral and stylish picture about redemption and atoning for our sins. “Only God Forgives” is that perfect film for cinematic enthusiasts looking for the right experimental movie to dip their toes in to. While Nicholas Winding Refn had every reason to follow “Drive” up with something equally mainstream, “Only God Forgives” goes beyond expectations.

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Director Steven C. Miller Ventures "Under The Bed"

If you’ve been following Director Steven C. Miller since “Automaton Transfusion” like we have, it’s been a treat to see him become one of the best genre directors working today. He offered up one of the most entertaining slashers of 2012 the remake of “Silent Night, Deadly Night” entitled “Silent Night” and directed one of our top 10 of 2012 “The Aggression Scale.” In 2013, Mr. Miller is still bringing in his horror movies the way he wants with his latest “Under the Bed.” Director Miller was kind enough to spare some time for an interview.

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Monday Movie Pause: Birthday at "Pizza Hut"

This is a very memorable commercial that played before features on many VHS tapes in the early nineties. Did “Pizza Hut” ever really have raucous children’s parties like this? I wouldn’t know, I’ve never really seen an actual “Pizza Hut” before. But, like the city of Atlantis, I’ve heard it exists. Somewhere. Who uses Silverware while eating pizza?

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