History Overview: Battles were waged, and wars were won as Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) tried to maintain a grip on his growing kingdom and his splintering family. Storyline Direction Pros: The progression of power plays and backstabbing presented the roadmap for a captivating Season 2. Two
The CW The deadly twist sent social media and “The Vampire Diaries” fans into a flurry. Will it actually stick? Given the series’ history, instinct says “no.” Though if it does last, it would be the boldest game-changing move in “The Vampire Diaries” history. “Fargo” Makes a Great Escape L
"Neighbors" starring Zac Efron Seth Rogen’s latest appears to be a cross between “Animal House” and “Old School”. Already garnering good reviews after its debut at SXSW, expectations are high. The plot centers around a family man (Rogen) who has to fend off a neighboring fraternity a
Spider-Man slings back into action in this visually stunning and often times, ill-plotted sequel. Opening with a lame flashback sequence featuring Peter Parker’s parents, the momentum picks up when the film zooms to the present, placing viewers in the eye of a police chase. With this chaotic
HBO “Oathkeeper” was a particularly dark and brutal hour of “Game of Thrones.” What escalated the grimness was the cruelty shown to children, a crying newborn being abandoned in the cold, and a little girl getting slapped, as bruises already covered her face. It was heartbreaking and mightily dist
Warner Bros. / Summit Entertainment When you boil most films down to their most basic form, what one will discover is that the vast majority are love stories. Underneath the science-fiction surface, “Transcendence” is the same, a story about love and devotion. This proves to be both its greatest s
"The Amazing Spider-Man 2" Director Mark Webb spins another spidey flick and the effects look dazzling. Just as with the original, the glossy graphics appear to be hitting all of the right notes. At least visually, it bares all of the hallmarks of an engrossing endeavor. The drawback
"That awkward moment" when you realize that a movie is not what you expected. As three 20-something yuppies set out to stay single in support of their newly separated friend, the slippery slope of expectations quickly crumble. “That Awkward Moment” is just as much about bromance as it
Overview: The showdowns continued as John Ross (Josh Henderson) lied and cheated in an attempt to gain control of Ewing Global. Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) grew a beard and romanced a sassy ranch-hand (AnnaLynne McCord). Elena (Jordana Brewster) plotted revenge and embarked on a romance with her
HISTORY Rollo’s life was left hanging in the balance after another fearsome battle with “Vikings.” In the world of “Vikings,” no one is ever safe, and the atmosphere is always tinged with an ominous tension as a result. The second season is winding down and not without its share of controversial v
As someone who is not a huge fan of the Coen Brother’s classic film, expectations for an anthological television series were limited. With that said, FX's new series is a spectacular surprise. Opening up with the equivalent of a cinematic presentation, its pilot “The Crocodile’s Dilemma” imm
TNT It was one explosive moment after another during the “Dallas” mid-season finale. The shockers definitely left viewers with something to mull over until the second half of the season kicks off in August. After this “Dallas” installment had started out strong, it experienced some mellowing with
"The Raid: Redemption" is a cult action flick that has become somewhat of a phenomenon given its strong word of mouth. Given that pre-screening expectations were high. Perhaps that is why upon actually seeing it, there was a bit of disappointment.
Expertly acted by an impressive ensemble, the grim material is elevated to the next level. Set in the claustrophobic scenery of a submarine circa The Cold War, “Phantom” tells the story of a Soviet naval team tasked with an apparent suicide mission. As the battle lines are drawn between two ideolo
Outrageous, curiously outlandish and absolutely hilarious, these sentiments sum up Jason Bateman’s directorial debut, "Bad Words." A sharp script by Andrew Dodge serves as the perfect platform for Bateman to shine as the horribly cruel and shockingly crude, Guy Trilby. Trilby is similar
Wait…was this the People's Choice Awards? As the night's winners were revealed, one couldn't help notice that only the victors were present. Why so bored? Without fail, every time the camera panned out to the crowd, a star appeared dismayed by the current happenings. With the
HBO What a sight for sore eyes! “Game of Thrones” Fans have had to wait an entire year for Tyrion, Arya, and the Mother of Dragons (and more) to make their valiant return, and their patience finally paid off. The opening seconds packed a punch as the symbols of the House of Stark were dismantled,
Psychologically taxing and impressively acted, “The Big Picture” is a sensationally enthralling French film based on the identically titled novel by Douglas Kennedy. Opening up with a baby’s cries, the film introduces us to Paul (Romain Duris), a loving family man and prominent attorney in Paris.
Sonic Assembly is a feature that spotlights 2 or more talented musical artists (in alphabetical order), their works or a new musical project and shares how you can listen to them. Apollo Junction Out of England hails an indie band that’s soaring electric pop brings tremendous soul and in
"The Lifeguard" is a monotonous coming-of-age story for adults. A murky morality tale that’s lead characters are next to impossible to sympathize with. Broken by the big city, Leigh (Kristen Bell) a 29-year-old AP writer returns to her hometown to find comfort from a horrible mother, and
