Film

Force Frenzy

It’s almost upon us. Are you ready? NO! Not the Holidays … I’m talking about Star Wars. Dec. 17, 2015 will be the inaugural Nerdmas when The Force Awakens opens a new chapter in fantasy filmmaking’s most lucrative franchise. I’m doing my best to stay away from spoilers, but I…

Local Auteurs Behind Trash Film Orgy to Debut Badass Monster Killer on IMAX

Big-Screen Badass! Dec. 3, 2015, will be something of a milestone for trash fans; in the midst of giant international blockbusters, a locally produced grindhouse film will make its debut on the three-story Esquire IMAX screen in Downtown Sacramento. Promising a decidedly different “epic” experience, Badass Monster Killer is the…

BOND TO BASICS: Spectre

Spectre Rated PG-13 After three films and nearly an entire decade, James Bond’s personality crisis appears to be over. Since the series overhaul in 2006, we’ve seen the character as a vulnerable, untested novice (Casino Royale); a crazed, vengeful killing machine (Quantum of Solace); and a damaged, haunted shadow of…

Just Another Tequila Sunrise: Sicario Review

Sicario Rated R You’ve probably read a lot of rave reviews about this movie. You’re hearing words like “Oscar,” and phrases like “Best Picture.” Sicario is about the Mexican drug cartel. It’s directed by Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners) and stars Benicio Del Toro, who rose to permanent fame 15 years ago…

American Horror Story

It’s week 5 of the NFL season. How are your fantasy teams doing? Are you trying out those trendy one-week fantasy leagues, or are you an old fart like me who sticks to the traditional seasonal leagues? Perhaps, like me, you’re a total nerd and play in a league that…

Vicious Vanity FX Brings Movie-Quality Effects Makeup to Sacramento

Pictured from left to right Vicious Vanity FX team: Sara Logan, Nina Zepeda, Nicole Chilelli, Eva Lamorte, Britta Jones. Models left to right: Victoria Timoteo, Brendon, Cody LaCrue, Kelli Knudson, Casey Montgomery The Halloween Professionals In a small shop in Roseville, nestled between a gas station and a cluster of…

Saving the World Just Got Messier

The Green Inferno Rated R {2.5 stars out of 5} The Green Inferno is the latest gore fest from horror guru Eli Roth. His real life spouse, Lorenza Izzo, stars as the film’s heroine, Justine—an 18-year-old freshman at an unnamed New York City university ready to change the world. Popular…