Tag: 2017

REVIEW: Sherlock: The Final Problem

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The following is a spoiler-filled episode review of Sherlock: Series 4, Episode 3 – The Final Problem

In The Final Problem – which may end up being the final episode of Sherlock, seeing as another season has yet to be announced at the time of writing – Sherlock Holmes (played by Benedict Cumbertbatch) and Dr. Watson (played by Martin Freeman) quiz Mycroft (played by Mark Gatiss) about Eurus (played by Sian Brooke), before traveling to the unknown island of Sherrinford to learn more about Sherlock’s secret sister. Continue reading “REVIEW: Sherlock: The Final Problem” →

REVIEW: Coin Heist (2017)

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Poster, Cover – Netflix

The following is a quick review of Coin Heist – Directed by Emily Hagins

Coin Heist, based on a young adult novel by writer Elisa Ludwig, tells the story of how a group of students tried to save their school by stealing from the U.S. Mint. The heist crew in question consists of an extremely talented hacker (played by Alexis G. Zall), the principal’s son (played by Alex Saxon), his ex-girlfriend (played by Sasha Pieterse), and a smart kid (played by Jay Walker) who has lost his scholarship. Continue reading “REVIEW: Coin Heist (2017)” →

REVIEW: Sherlock: The Lying Detective

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The following is a spoiler-filled episode review of the Sherlock: Series 4, Episode 2 – The Lying Detective

In The Lying Detective, which is loosely based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventure of the Dying Detective, Sherlock (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) meets the daughter of entrepreneur, Culverton Smith (played by Toby Jones), who claims that her father is a murderer, but she doesn’t know who he killed because Smith used a drug on her to make her forget about his confession. Continue reading “REVIEW: Sherlock: The Lying Detective” →

REVIEW: Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2017 – Documentary)

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Movie Poster – HBO

The following is a review of Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds – Directed by Alexis Bloom & Fisher Stevens.

At the time of writing, it’s been just a week since the world lost two film icons – Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds. Now, HBO decided to release this documentary two months earlier than they had originally planned, and I’m sure a lot of people will think that HBO is just trying to capitalize on the situation.

That may, indeed, be what they wanted to do, but I’m not sure that’s really all that important to discuss. I think a lot of people needed this documentary right now – I really did – to spend 90 minutes longer with icons and role models we were all devastated to lose. Continue reading “REVIEW: Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2017 – Documentary)” →

74th Golden Globe Awards: Film Predictions

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It’s finally time for the big award shows. The first huge show of the three that I follow closely (Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Academy Awards) is the Golden Globe Awards. So, today I’ve outlined my predictions for the Golden Globe film awards. Who is going to win? Are there any surprises? Let’s see. Continue reading “74th Golden Globe Awards: Film Predictions” →

Box Office Predictions – January 2017

Box Office Prediction

NORTH AMERICAN OPENING WEEKEND PREDICTIONS:

  • Underworld: Blood Wars – Sony / Screen Gems – January 6th, 2017 – $16 million
  • Split – Universal – January 20th, 2017 – $18 million
  • xXx: The Return of Xander Cage – Paramount – January 20th, 2017 – $25 million
  • Resident Evil: The Final Chapter – Sony / Screen Gems – January 27th, 2017 – $22 million

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2017: The Journey to Episode VIII Continues – Dagobah Day #26

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We’ve seen Rogue One, and now we’re looking forward to the next chapter in the Star Wars saga – Star Wars: Episode VIII. We’ve still got quite a way to go before we’re watching the movie, but I thought that I’d sort of prepare you for what I’m looking forward to in the world of Star Wars in 2017.

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Box Office Predictions – Biggest Opening Weekends of 2017

Box Office Prediction

Just like last year, I’m beginning this year’s box office predictions with a preview of the biggest opening weekends. Today, I’m going to guess what films will do the best at the North American box office, and hold the biggest opening weekends once the year is over. Have a look! Continue reading “Box Office Predictions – Biggest Opening Weekends of 2017” →

REVIEW: Sherlock: The Six Thatchers

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The following is a spoiler-filled episode review of the Sherlock: Series 4, Episode 1 – The Six Thatchers

In The Six Thatchers, Lestrade has a case for Sherlock. A young man was found dead in his car outside his parents’ house in Britain, but their son was speaking to them from Tibet via Skype the day he died. Sherlock quickly figures it out, but he soon discovers another mystery – one involving multiple Margaret Thatcher busts – that he believes has something to do with Moriarty’s ‘return.’ Continue reading “REVIEW: Sherlock: The Six Thatchers” →