The Walk is Breathtaking, Fascinating, and Endlessly Enjoyable
The Walk Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Screenplay by: Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne Based on To Reach the Clouds by Philippe Petit Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale Running time 123 minutes Rated PG for thematic elements involving perilous situations, and for some nudity, language, brief drug references and smoking […]
WPR’s Box Office Report: October 5th
Box Office Results from October 2-4 This weekend at the box office The Martian is the clear winner, proving that once again, audiences will pay to see Matt Damon rescued. Opening with $54.3 million it is the largest opening weekend of the Fall, thus far, and with glowing reviews it is likely to stick around for […]
Review: Narcopolis Is Ambitious But Doesn’t Quite Work
Title: Narcopolis Director: Justin Trefgarne Screenwriter: Justin Trefgarne Principal Cast: Elliot Cowan, Elodie Yung, Jonathan Pryce, Robert Bathurst, James Callis, and Cosima Shaw Summary: In the near future, Frank Grieves is a new breed of police officer working in a city where all recreational drugs are legal. When he is taken off a case involving […]
Geek Dad Report, Episode 28 – So Many Lightsabers
We’re back! No, this isn’t a Star Wars episode, we just genuinely like being big dorks that play with lightsabers.
Sicario is Severe, Harsh, Bleak and Thrilling
Sicario Directed by: Denis Villeneuve Written by: Taylor Sheridan Starring: Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, Victor Garber Running time 121 minutes Rated R for strong violence, grisly images, and language Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) is an FBI special agent in Phoenix Arizona, working in a kidnapping taskforce. When a raid to […]
The Martian is Perfect Sci-Fi with Hard Science and Humor
The Martian Directed by: Ridley Scott Screenplay by: Drew Goddard Based on The Martian by Andy Weir Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Sebastian Stan, Aksel Hennie, Chiwetel Ejiofor Running time 141 minutes Rated PG-13 for some strong language, injury images, and brief nudity. […]
Review: The Martian Is Smart, Funny, And One Of The Best Movies Of The Year
Title The Martian Director: Ridley Scott Screenwriter: Drew Goddard (screenplay) and Andy Weir (book) Principal Cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jeff Daniels. Michael Peña, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, and Aksel Hennie Summary: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind […]
Review: Sicario Is An Intense And Well Acted Ride With An Imperfect Ending
Title: Sicario Director: Denis Villeneuve Screenwriter: Taylor Sheridan Principal Cast: Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, Victor Garber, Jon Bernthal, and Daniel Kaluuya Summary: An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico. There […]
Crimson Peak Advance Screening is Going to Paint Seattle and Portland…Crimson?
WHEN: Tuesday, October 13th @ 7pm WHERE: Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon HOW TO GET IN: If you want to attend our Crimson Peak advance screening that will be going down before anybody else just fill out the quick form and 20 people in Seattle will get General Admission tickets and 30 people will get […]
Steve Jobs Advance Screening Will Hit Seattle and Portland
WHEN: Monday, October 12th @ 7pm WHERE: Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon HOW TO GET IN: If you want to attend our Steve jobs advance screening that will be going down before anybody else just fill out the quick form below and we will pick at random 15 GA tix in Seattle and 10 GA […]
99 Homes Advance Screening Might Get You Evicted in Salt Lake City
WHEN: Tuesday, October 6th @ 7pm WHERE: Salt Lake City, UT HOW TO GET IN: If you want to attend our 99 Homes advance screening that will be going down before anybody else just hit the linky link below and grab some tickets to win! If you snagged some passes make sure you get to […]
PAN Advance Screening is Flying into Salt Lake City!
WHEN: Saturday, October 3rd @ 10AM WHERE: Salt Lake City, UT HOW TO GET IN: If you want to attend our Pan advance screening that will be going down before anybody else just hit the linky link below and grab UP TO FOUR tickets for your family to win! If you snagged some passes make […]
WPR’s Box Office Report: September 28th
Box Office Report September 25-27 While most of us were consumed with Salt Lake Comic Con, a few things happened at the movie theatre box office, not much mind you, but some things happened. Hotel Transylvania 2 opened with an estimated $47.5 million, which is pretty good for the sequel to an animated children’s movie, […]
The Intern is Clichéd but Endearing
The Intern Directed by: Nancy Meyers Written by: Nancy Meyers Starring: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Adam DeVine Running time 121 minutes Rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and brief strong language 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) has become bored with retirement. When the opportunity to join a senior intern […]
Review: Stonewall Is A Massive Misfire
Title: Stonewall Author: Roland Emmerich Screenwriter: Jon Robin Baitz Principal Cast: Jeremy Irvine, Jonny Beauchamp, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ron Pearlman, Otoja Abit, and Joey King Summary: A young man’s political awakening and coming of age during the days and weeks leading up to the Stonewall Riots. There are times when you can judge a movie […]