Tag: JJ Abrams
Star Trek Beyond: Boldly going where others have gone before
by Matt Ward
There might not be a more fun movie-going experience this summer than the sci-fi adventure film “Star Trek: Beyond,” which sees Chris Pine return for a third go-round as the iconic Captain James T. Kirk in a role made famous by William Shatner. Several years into a deep space mission, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are tasked with rescuing the crew of a … Read More Star Trek Beyond: Boldly going where others have gone before
10 Cloverfield Lane: Claustrophobia inducer a surprise hit
by Matt Ward
Eight years ago, a surprise hit film came out of nowhere to wow viewers with its unique found-footage style adaptation of the classic monster movie genre. The film, “Cloverfield,” had a grandiose, epic feeling that pervaded the movie from start to finish, while new release “10 Cloverfield Lane” – dubbed a “blood relative” to the 2008 monster movie by producer J.J. Abrams – couldn’t … Read More 10 Cloverfield Lane: Claustrophobia inducer a surprise hit
Star Wars The Force Awakens: Episode VII fulfills legacy of original trilogy
by Matt Ward
Heading in to the seventh installment in the famed science fiction franchise, it seemed almost certain that “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” – which opened Thursday evening – would either bomb or blow viewers away. There didn’t really seem to be an in-between. Fans were right to be cautiously optimistic about the first true sequel in the series after being let down when a … Read More Star Wars The Force Awakens: Episode VII fulfills legacy of original trilogy
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