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Jason Coleman is film critic/movie journalist with over 10 years of experience, most recently as Senior Entertainment Editor for The213.net, as well as JoBlo.com. Having worked for two local newspapers as a movie reviewer at the early age of 12, Coleman continues to spew his love and passion for film for Starpulse. Coleman currently helps manage the Village and Bruin Theaters in Westwood and will eventually open his own theater in Studio City,

Interview: Jess Weixler On Her Caustic Comedic Tour-De-Force Work In 'Free Samples'

May 17th, 2013 11:15am EDT
Free Samples
For anyone who says that classic beauty cannot co-exist alongside superior acting chops hasn’t seen the work of Jess Weixler.  A trained Juilliard graduate, Weixler has made a serious splash with her ample ability to create layered performances that linger.  Her early role in the controversial film "Teeth" won her a Sundance Special Jury Prize, while her film "Peter and Vandy" showed the emotional range usually reserved for season vets of the craft – and that was just the beginning.  Her latest film titled "Free Samples" (On Demand May 21 and in theatres May 31 from Film Harvest) is by far ...
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Blu-ray Review: 'Crimewave'

May 16th, 2013 11:00am EDT
Crimewave
Early Raimi – we’re there!  Let’s check out the Blu-ray release of the comedy classic "Crimewave" out now from Shout! Factory Home Entertainment.  Find out if there is cool in crime reviewed below.

 

   

   Title: "Crimewave"

   Grade: 3

   Cast: Reed Birney, Bruce Campbell, Louise Lasser

   Director: Sam Raimi

   Rating: PG-13

   Runtime: 86 minutes

   Release Company: Shout! Factory Home Entertainment

   Website: www.shoutfactory.com

 

The Flick: "Crimewave" has a lot of great stuff within, but you can tell something is rotten in the state of Denmark.  A flick that is ...
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DVD Review: 'Duke'

May 16th, 2013 10:00am EDT
Duke
Can the love of a canine conquer all?  We’re gonna find out as we check out the new to DVD Hallmark Movie Channel flick "Duke" out now from Gaiam Home Entertainment.  Follow the review leash below!

 

   

   

   Title: "Duke"

   Grade: 3 1/2

   Cast: Steven Weber, Allison Hossack, Sarah Smyth

   Director: Mark Jean

   Rating: Not Rated

   Runtime: 87 minutes

   Release Company: Gaiam Home Entertainment

   Website: www.sonarent.com

 

The Flick: For what a sappy tearjerker "Duke" is the flick still manages to work.  It could be the realistic and very-non Hallmark Chann...
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Blu-ray Review: 'Texas Chainsaw 3D'

May 15th, 2013 11:00am EDT
Texas Chainsaw
Ready to head back to the land that Tobe Hooper owns?  Then check out our review of the new to Blu-ray "Texas Chainsaw 3D" out now from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.  The review of the saw cuts open below! 

 

   

   Title: "Texas Chainsaw 3D"

   Grade: 5

   Cast: Alexandra Daddario, Dan Yeager, Bill Moseley

   Director: John Luessenhop

   Rating: R

   Runtime: 92 minutes

   Release Company: Lionsgate Home Entertainment

   Website: www.lionsgatebluray.com

 

The Flick: I’m not gonna mince words here – I LOVED this one.  After the awful shit fest that was the Michael Bay produc...
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Blu-ray Review: 'Frankie Go Boom'

May 15th, 2013 10:00am EDT
Frankie go boom
Ready to have your most embarrassing moments filmed and leaked online for all to see?  Check out the new to Blu-ray flick "Frankie Go Boom" out now from Universal Home Entertainment.  The review of all things private lies barren below!

 

   

   Title: "Frankie Go Boom"

   Grade: 3

   Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Chris O’Dowd, Lizzy Caplan

   Director: Jordan Roberts

   Rating: Not Rated

   Runtime: 89 minutes

   Release Company: Universal Home Entertainment

   Website: www.UniversalHiDef.com

The Flick: "Frankie Go Boom" is a mixed comedy bag with some dry moments, but also som...
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Blu-ray Review: 'Tomorrow You're Gone'

May 14th, 2013 11:00am EDT
Tomorrow Gone
Jail can be deadly, but outside jobs when you get out can be equally scary.  So is the dilemma of the lead character in the new to Blu-ray title "Tomorrow You’re Gone" out May 14 from RLJ Entertainment.  The task gets reviewed below!

 

   

   Title: "Tomorrow You’re Gone"

   Grade: 1

   Cast: Stephen Dorff, Michelle Monaghan, Willem Dafoe

   Director: David Jacobson

   Rating: Not Rated

   Runtime: 92 minutes

   Release Company: RLJ Home Entertainment

   Website: www.RLJEntertainment.com

 

The Flick: In what can only be described as "Buffalo ’66" filtered through the min...
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Blu-ray Review: 'Mama'

May 14th, 2013 10:00am EDT
Mama
Ready for a more maternal ghost story, kiddies?  Then check out our review of the new to Blu-ray chiller "Mama" out now from Universal Home Entertainment.  The thrills get reviewed below.

 

   

   Title: "Mama"

   Grade: 3 1/2

   Cast: Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier

   Director: Andy Muschietti

   Rating: PG-13

   Runtime: 100 minutes

   Release Company: Universal Home Entertainment

   Website: www.UniversalHiDef.com

 

The Flick: Working from a more of ghost story angle then a horror frame, Mama thrives because of its willingness to show les...
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Director Ben Wheatley Talks 'Sightseers,' Lethal Locations and The Cult Success Of 'Kill List'

May 9th, 2013 10:20am EDT
Sightseers
With a black sardonic tone and firm grasp on all things unsettling, British Director Ben Wheatley has made quite a name for himself.  His turn to the dark side began in 2009 with the cool crime thriller "Down Terrace," which was shot in an amazing eight days.  But it was his startling beyond horror outing "Kill List" that announced a cool  and original presence in the horror community had arrived.  (Not to mention his savory U segment for the recent anthology flick "The ABC’s of Death!")  His latest effort called "Sightseers" (in select theaters May 10th from IFC Films) continues his tradit...
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DVD Review: 'The Seven Year Hitch'

May 8th, 2013 11:00am EDT
7 year
Can a guy save his best friend from a bad relationship by forcing a common law marriage on her?  We’re gonna find out with our review of the new to DVD "The Seven Year Hitch" out now from Gaiam Home Entertainment.  The charade gets reviewed below!

 

   

   

    Title: "The Seven Year Hitch"

    Grade: 3

    Cast: Natalie Hall, Darin Brooks, Ryan Doom

    Director: Bradford May

    Rating: Not Rated

    Runtime: 86 minutes

    Release Company: Gaiam Home Entertainment

    Website: www.sonarent.com

 

The Flick: Been there done that should be the staple for an obvious s...
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DVD Review: 'Midnight Stallion'

May 8th, 2013 10:00am EDT
Midnight Stallion
Ready to jump back on the horse for some inspirational story?  Then check out our review of the new to DVD drama "Midnight Stallion" out now from Vivendi Home Entertainment.  Saddle up for the review below!

 

   

   

   Title: "Midnight Stallion"

   Grade: 2 1/2

   Cast: Kris Kristofferson, Jodelle Ferland, Chelah Horsdal

   Director: William Dear

   Rating: Not Rated

   Runtime: 91 minutes

   Release Company: Vivendi Home Entertainment

   Website: www.vivendient.com

 

The Flick: Okay, this is a basic "The Black Stallion" style rip off, but that’s not even "Midnight...
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