The good news, director Ridley Scott is returning with a new science fiction adventure. The bad news, it's not Prometheus 2. Instead, he brings us The Martian, a survival story about an astronaut (Matt Damon) who becomes marooned on the Angry Red Planet, and must figure out a way to stay alive long enough for a rescue team to arrive. Hmm... Matt Damon stranded on a planet … [Read more...] about The Martian Global Trailer
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Get on board the giving train!
The Trainwreck Comedy Tour - making stops nationwide June 14 - 21. “The Trainwreck Comedy Tour,” presented by Live Nation with Amy Schumer, Judd Apatow, Colin Quinn, Mike Birbiglia, Vanessa Bayer and Dave Attell These talented comedians from Trainwreck will be performing stand-up routines across the nation . . . and Canada. You can donate to some great groups to be … [Read more...] about Get on board the giving train!
Preview: Star Wars The Force Awakens
Swift take: I haven't had this many goosebumps over a trailer since the Avengers "No Strings" trailer. What can I add to this incredible geek feeding frenzy that you might have missed? Well, I did notice Luke uses the present tense when speaking about his father. A bit odd, no? Also, I noticed this started out with a cross desert trip, similar to Abrams' … [Read more...] about Preview: Star Wars The Force Awakens
Preview: Janey Makes a Play
A friend of mine's grandmother just turned 102 years old this month. I pondered what amazing stories she might be able to tell us all. The same week, I got an invitation to screen this documentary about an energetic 90 year old woman, Janey, who, as the title suggests "makes a play." Swift take: As I watched the trailer, below, I realized that this isn't the story of some aged … [Read more...] about Preview: Janey Makes a Play
Preview: Bridge of Spies
Look, when I first heard about an "untitled Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks Cold War spy movie," I was beyond excited. Even after hearing the less than inspiring title now, Bridge of Spies, I am still stoked. After all, Tom Hanks is my favorite actor from my lifetime, and I really enjoyed Charlie Wilson's War - also despite the feeble title. I grew up watching Hanks on … [Read more...] about Preview: Bridge of Spies