Valerie Complex

Disney Continues Their Winning Streak With New Film ‘Finding Dory’

Disney Studios has been on a winning streak for a good part of 2016. Box Office Mojo has tallied up the earnings and the animated hit film Zootopia released in February 2016, managed to top $1 billion worldwide and is still raking in millions after almost five months in theaters. Then Disney released the motion […]

8y ago

What Do Critics Think of Nicolas Winding Refn’s New Film The ‘Neon Demon?’

Nicolas Winding Refn’s new film The Neon Demon takes a deep look at the price of narcissism and beauty set against the Los Angeles fashion industry where beauty is everything. Watching The Neon Demon is like putting a puzzle together. The clues are there, but what do they mean? Where do they belong? To truly […]

8y ago

cosplay

Tickets Go On Sale For The Cosplay Train Express From Los Angeles to San Diego Comic-Con

It’s that time of year again. San Diego Comic-Con is right around the corner, and, of course, there is a last-minute dash to secure transportation and lodging. But, why not travel to San Diego in style? As part of an annual trek from Los Angeles to San Diego to celebrate this iconic event, Angry Goat […]

8y ago

Movies

Big Budget Films That Have Been Critically Panned So Far This Year

In 2015, the level of anticipation for the 2016 film slate was at an all time high. Now that we’re living in 2016, films have been bombing, and getting critically panned left and right. It seems moviegoers are less-than-impressed with the quality of films releasing as of late. But, the big question is, what is […]

8y ago

Movies|teenage mutant ninja turtles

What Are The Biggest Box Office Bombs Of 2016 So Far? Check Them Out Here!

What does it take to consider a movie a financial flop? Well, according to Wise Geek, there are a few things you need to consider. A film that only makes back its budget is simply not enough. A film has to make at least 2.5 times its budget to be considered successful. Remember, just because […]

8y ago

boxing|Muhammad Ali|olympics

Remembering Muhammad Ali And Some Of His Most Important Accomplishments

Muhammad Ali was admitted to a Phoenix area hospital in June, 2016, being initially admitted for respiratory issues. Us Weekly Magazine reports Ali, unfortunately, died shortly after admittance from septic shock. He had been living with Parkinson’s disease for three decades and died at the age of 74. Muhammad Ali was not just the world’s […]

8y ago

David Ayer|DC Comics|Suicide Squad|Warner Bros

‘Suicide Squad’ Main Villain: Director David Ayer Drops A Big Hint

Without question, Suicide Squad is one of the most anticipated films to release this summer. Warner Brothers and DC Entertainment have a lot riding on this movie, especially after the critical failure of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. According to Screen Rant, rumor has it there is already talks of a sequel to come […]

8y ago

Batman v Superman|Suicide Squad

Are Early ‘Suicide Squad’ Audience Reactions Split Down The Middle?

Since Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice didn’t bring in $1 billion like Warner Brothers had hoped, all eyes are on the Suicide Squad to hold down the DC fort. The trailers have garnered massive buzz as the Suicide Squad marketing campaign seems to be a hit with movie audiences. There have been secret screenings […]

8y ago

deadpool|Wolverine|X-Men

Could ‘Wolverine 3’ Villain Be Russian Mutant Omega Red?

With eight X-Men movies and 16 years under his belt, Hugh Jackman will be back for one last run as Wolverine in his next film, rumored to be based off the Old Man Logan story written by Mark Millar. One of the challenges of Old Man Logan will be casting. In the comics, character’s such […]

8y ago

elephants|Margot Robbie

‘The Legend Of Tarzan’ Raises Awareness About Elephant Poaching In Gabon

This summer will mark the release of the new Warner Bros. film, The Legend of Tarzan, which stars Alexander Skarsgård as Tarzan and Margo Robbie as Jane. Business Wire reports that while on location in Africa, the Tarzan production has teamed up with a very special ally to bring awareness to an alarming trend plaguing […]

8y ago

‘Minority Report’ Precrime Program ‘Northpointe’ Flawed by Racial Bias

Are you familiar with Phillip K. Dick’s short science-fiction story Minority Report? If not, you should be. No one could have predicted the 1956 story would mean so much 60 years later. In Minority Report, lawmakers utilize a technology used to catch criminals before they commit violent crimes. Northpointe is a precrime algorithm that is […]

8y ago

Diana Gabaldon|outlander

‘Outlander’ Book Three & Book Four Ordered For STARZ Series

Hit tv show Outlander has its next seasons lined up as the network just ordered Book Three and Book Four for this original Starz show. This series is an adaptation of the famed Outlander novel series by author Diana Gabaldon. There are eight books in this series. Starz is following cannon as they use each […]

8y ago

black panther|marvel|Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan In ‘Black Panther’ Film: Which Villain Will He Portray?

Wakandan King, multi-billionaire, and crime fighter, T’Challa a.k.a. Black Panther is the fan favorite from Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. It’s the first time the character is featured on-screen, and a solo film is slated for release in 2018. Another first for Black Panther is a rise in comic sales. According to Comicbook Resources, the […]

8y ago

Idris Elba|stephen king

What You Need To Know About Stephen King And ‘The Dark Tower’ Film

Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series has been beloved by fans who enjoy King’s fantastical stories. The three-part film series will be directed by Nikolaj Arcel, with the screenplay being written by Avika Goldsman, Anders Thomas Jensen, and Jeff Pinkner. They have a lot of material to work with here, over 4,000 pages from the […]

8y ago

disney|Frozen|Idina Menzel

Should Elsa Have A Girlfriend in ‘Frozen 2’? Conservatives Say No

At the beginning of May, GLAAD revealed that no films released by Disney last year featured LGBTQ characters. According to Cinemablend, fans have been vocal about changing this and started an online petition in hopes Disney will agree to give Ice Queen Elsa, from the blockbuster hit Frozen, a girlfriend in the film’s sequel. It […]

8y ago

Bryan Singer|jennifer lawrence|X-Men

‘X-Men: Apocalypse’: A Disastrous Send Off For Bryan Singer

Third time’s a dud in the extravagant mess that is X-Men: Apocalypse. It seems the number three is bad luck in this franchise because this is X-Men: Last Stand all over again. It’s a shame really because things started off with such promise with X-Men: First Class, but hubris (on behalf of director Bryan Singer […]

8y ago

Batman v Superman|Warner Bros

Zack Snyder Out, Geoff Johns In As Head Of DC Cinematic Universe

The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Zack Snyder is no longer the frontman for DC films. Geoff Johns will join Jon Berg in co-running the DC Cinematic Universe at Warner Bros from now on. This is the first in a long list of changes taking place at the studio in order to provide structure […]

8y ago

daniel craig|Idris Elba|james bond|Tom Hiddleston

Daniel Craig Is Out As James Bond — Which Actor Is The Best Replacement?

In 2006, fans witnessed actor Daniel Craig bring James Bond back to life. Craig is the sixth actor to grace the screen as Britan’s beloved spy, 007. Ten years later, Craig has turned in four successful performances as the title character, but the Daily Mail reports that Craig is done with the franchise. Director Sam […]

8y ago

comedy

Comedians Key & Peele Talk About Their New Film ‘Keanu’

Comedy duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele’s (Key & Peele) and their first motion picture, Keanu, released today in theaters nationwide. Keanu is an action comedy film about two friends who hatch a plan to rescue a kitten from a dangerous gangster. In order to get the cat back, they have to go through a […]

8y ago

captain america|marvel

‘Captain America: Civil War’ Vs. ‘Batman V Superman’

Captain America: Civil War arrives in theaters on May 6, 2016, and so far critics are loving it. Coming on the heels of the critically panned Batman v Superman, it’s difficult not to compare two of the year’s biggest films. Its important to look at this aspect because as much as studio executives hate to […]

8y ago