Monday, December 30, 2013

Trailer Debut: The Raid 2: Berandal (Indonesian Trailer)


Director Gareth Evans is currently busy putting the finishing touches on The Raid 2: Berandal, a sequel to his 2011 martial arts film that became an instant classic around the world. Iko Uwais also returns to the role that has made him an international action star and, judging by what you are about to see, his star is about to rise even higher.

Evans has just released the first trailer as an Indonesian exclusive release but we have it here for you to watch right now!

Friday, December 27, 2013

Her - Movie Review


Spike Jonze has written and directed a movie called Her about a man who falls in love with his computer's operating system. Keep in mind it is set in a not too distant future so its not like the man is in love with Windows 8...I mean...who is, right? The movie stars Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, and Scarlett Johansson.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Anchorman 2: The legend Continues - Movie Review


Ron Burgundy established himself as a broadcasting legend in 2004's Anchorman and now that legend continues with Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues! Will Ferrell returns as the infamous newsman alongside Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, and Christina Applegate in a comedy once again directed by Adam McKay.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

American Hustle - Movie Review



American Hustle, writer and director David O. Russell's latest feature film, tells the story of five people doing everything they can to get ahead during a time when being on top was more important than doing the right thing. This flashy period piece stars Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jeremy Renner.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Inside Llewyn Davis - Movie Review


Joel and Ethan Coen have a long history of writing and directing very unique stories that consistently earn praise from both critics and moviegoers alike. Inside Llewyn Davis, which stars Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, and Justin Timberlake is the brother's latest attempt at continuing this long tradition of success.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

August: Osage County - Movie Review



August: Osage County, directed by John Wells, is based on a popular stage play written by Tracy Letts. The movie features an amazing cast including Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis, Chris Cooper, Sam Shepard, Abigail Breslin, Dermot Mulroney, Margot Martindale, Julianne Nicholson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. Seriously, I shouldn't have to say anything else to get you to see this movie...but I will because otherwise this would be a very short review.

Monday, December 16, 2013

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Movie Review


Peter Jackson and company return with part 2 of The Hobbit trilogy and The Desolation of Smaug promises to be their biggest and boldest achievement so far. There's so many actors and actresses in this movie it would take the same amount of time to read the list as it would be to watch the movie itself...which is 161 minutes long! That extensive list does feature Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom, Richard Armitage, Evangeline Lilly, Luke Evans, and Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the dragon known as Smaug.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Saving Mr. Banks - Movie Review


Saving Mr. Banks, directed by John Lee Hancock, is the story of author P.L. Travers during her time with Walt Disney while they attempted to translate her book Mary Poppins to the movie screen. Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks play the two main characters and Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, and Colin Farrell also star in the movie.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

All is Lost - Movie Review


All is Lost features Robert Redford in a virtual one man show in a tale of survival written and directed by J.C. Chandor. This is the type of movie that could put an exclamation mark on the actor's already legendary career while also proving that it is far from being over.

Frozen - Movie Review


Disney continues a long tradition of family friendly animated features with Frozen which tells a tale of two sisters who must overcome the icy walls that have been put up between them. Directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee also co-wrote the story alongside Shane Morris and voice acting is provided by Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Santino Fontana, and Josh Gad.

Monday, November 25, 2013

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - IMAX 3D or Cinerama HFR 3D?


For those of you that are debating exactly which movie theater will give you the most bang for your hard earned buck when you are ready to see The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, I have put together some information that I hope will help you make the right choice.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Movie Review


The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a follow up to the original blockbuster smash hit  from 2012 and sees the return of Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci, and Donald Sutherland to their now iconic roles. Francis Lawrence takes over as director of the franchise which is based on the popular series of books written by Suzanne Collins.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Win Tickets to the Cinerama Midnight Premiere Screening of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug in HFR 3D


The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is about to hit theaters on Friday, December 13th and we are giving you a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend the midnight premiere of one of the most anticipated movies of the year at the Cinerama Theater in downtown Seattle!

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Sunlight Jr. - Movie Review


Sunlight Jr. is a tale of how even the brightest hopes and dreams can be dulled by the shadow of poverty and the darkened pale of reality. Naomi Watts, Matt Dillon, Norman Reedus, and Tess Harper are featured in a movie both written and directed by Laurie Collier.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Sharknado - Movie Review (Review Number 100 - 2013)


If you ever watch the SyFy channel, you are no doubt aware of the steady stream of B-Movie style fare they release more often than should be allowed. Sharknado may just be the biggest and most ambitious film to come crashing out of this pipeline and it features an all star cast that includes Tars Reid and...Tara Reid.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Getaway - Movie Review


Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez race onto the silver screen in Getaway, a movie filled with car chases, explosions, and a captivating race against time. Director and producer Courtney Solomon crashes onto the scene with his most ambitious project yet.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Thor: The Dark World - Movie Review

 


The God of Thunder returns to save the day in Thor: The Dark World but an ancient evil may be too much for even the mightiest of warriors to handle on his own. Chris Hemsworth returns as the hammer wielding Avenger along with Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Kat Denning, Anthony Hopkins, and Stellan Skarsgård. Alan Taylor, best known for his work in Game of Thrones, takes over the director's chair from Kenneth Branagh who originally brought Thor to the big screen.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Win Tickets to the Cinerama Opening Night Premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire!


The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is about to hit theaters on Thursday, November 21st and we are giving you a chance to win a pair of tickets to see one of the most anticipated movies of the year on opening night at the Cinerama Theater in downtown Seattle!

Monday, November 4, 2013

12 Years a Slave - Movie Review


12 Years a Slave is based on the autobiography of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped and forced into slavery for over a decade. This moving story was adapted for the screen by John Ridley and the movie was directed by Steve McQueen. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Fassbender, and Brad Pitt lead a cast jam packed with Hollywood heavyweights.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Escape Plan - Movie Review


Escape Plan is an action movie about a guy who breaks out of prisons for a living starring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The movie is directed by Mikael Håfström and the screenplay was written by Miles Chapman and Jason Keller.

Ender's Game - Movie Review


Ender's Game is a science fiction story adapted from a novel written by controversial author Orson Scott Card. Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis all star in the movie which was adapted for the screen and directed by Gavin Hood.

About Time - Movie Review


About Time pulls together a love story, coming of age tale, and a father and son drama, then wraps it all up in time travel journey that will change the lives (repeatedly) of an entire family forever. Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Lydia Wilson, and Bill Nighy star in writer and director Richard Curtis' latest theatrical creation.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Trailer Debut - X-Men: Days of Future Past


The first trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past, has been released and we get our first look at director Bryan Singer's take on one of the most popular comic book story lines of all time.

New Music Tuesday - October 29th


Welcome to "New Music Tuesday" brought to you by Kat from MusicStreetlight.com! This week's post features new music from Hellogoodbye, Laurel Halo, Moonface, White Denim, and a whole bunch of other new albums you will definitely want to check out. Kat breaks it all down, shows you a few videos, and basically makes you wonder how you ever got by without her fun and informative input.

Also, check out Kat's 2013 Christmas music roundup featuring all of this year's new releases and Spotify playlists. You won't find a better selection of music to get you through the holiday season!

Win Free Tickets to Ender's Game at the Cinerama!


Ender's Game is about to hit theaters this weekend and we are giving you a chance to win a pair of tickets to see this epic science fiction story at the one and only Cinerama Theater in downtown Seattle!

Monday, October 28, 2013

TwoOhSix at GeekGirlCon 2013



2013 marked another successful year of growth for GeekGirlCon as the organizers put on yet another great show for attendees of the event. TwoOhSix.com was on hand to cover a few of the panels and to capture some of the amazing costumes worn by guests of all ages.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Ender's Game - IMAX or Cinerama


For those of you that are trying to figure out exactly which movie theater will give you the most bang for your hard earned buck when you head out to see Ender's Game, I have put together some information that I hope will help you make the right choice.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Imaginary Friends - Web Series Spotlight



The TrashTaco.com crew was on hand at the 2013 GeekGirlCon in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, October 19th to show off the first two episodes of their fun, new web series and to discuss plans for what they have in store down the road. Imaginary Friends stars Amy Mayes, Katherine Jett, Andre Nelson, and Thom Morgan. Along with our review, we have both episodes right here on this very page!

Trailer Debut - Captain America: The Winter Soldier


Today, we see the debut of the first official teaser trailer for Marvel Studios' Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Chris Evans returns in the title role along with Scarlett Johanssen as the Black Widow, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, and Cobie Smulders as agent Maria Hill.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Carrie (2013) - Movie Review


Director Kimberly Peirce and screenwriters Lawrence D. Cohen and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa bring Stephen King's classic Carrie back to the big screen. The iconic teen and her mother are, this time around, brought to life by Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

New Music Tuesday - October 22nd


Welcome to "New Music Tuesday" brought to you by Kat from MusicStreetlight.com! This week's post features new music from Vatican Shadow, CFCF, DJ Shadow, Brett Dennen, and a whole bunch of other new albums you will definitely want to check out. Kat breaks it all down, shows you a few videos, and basically makes you wonder how you ever got by without her fun and informative input.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Win Free Tickets to the Cinerama Horror Week Festival!



The Seattle Cinerama movie theater is about to kick off its first ever Horror Week movie festival and, to celebrate, we are giving away a pair of tickets to attend select screenings including The Shining, Alien, and a very special opening night event which will feature an appearance by the one and only classic horror movie icon, Mr. Bruce Campbell!

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

New Music Tuesday - October 15th


Welcome to "New Music Tuesday" brought to you by Kat from MusicStreetlight.com! This week's post features new music from Gary Numan, Cults, The Head and the Heart, and a whole bunch of other new albums you will definitely want to check out. Kat breaks it all down, shows you a few videos, and basically makes you wonder how you ever got by without her fun and informative input.

GeekGirlCon 2013

 

GeekGirlCon ‘13 Kicks Off in Seattle to Celebrate the Female Geek. Third annual convention includes panels, special events, gaming, and more. TwoOhSix.com will be there to bring you all the highlights!


Sunday, October 13, 2013

Machete Kills - Movie Review


Machete Kills is the sequel to Robert Rodriguez's 2010 Grindhouse cult hit and Danny Trejo vehicle, Machete. This second installment once again features Trejo along with a star studded cast that includes Mel Gibson, Demian Bichir, Amber Heard, Michelle Rodriguez, Sofía Vergara, Jessica Alba, Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga, Antonio Banderas, Alexa Vega, Vanessa Hudgens, and Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Yeah...seriously. Best. Cast. Ever.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Cinerama Horror Week 2013



As if the Cinerama wasn't awesome enough, they are now presenting their first ever Horror Week which will include some of the scariest movies and most iconic scream queens of all time! From Friday October 25th all the way through Halloween night, an Army of Darkness will be Shining like an evil Omen on Elm Street with Poltergeists, Birds, Aliens, an Exorcist, things, and even a vampire or two thrown in for good measure. You'd have to be Psycho not to head on down to the Cinerama for this massive monster movie phenomenon.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Captain Phillips - Movie Review


In 2009, the merchant ship Maersk Alabama was hijacked and Captain Richard Phillips was all that stood between Somali pirates the lives of his crew. Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi star in Captain Phillips, the retelling of this amazing story of bravery and ingenuity displayed against a team of men driven by desperation. Paul Greengrass directs the story originally written by Richard Phillips and Steven Talty and adapted for the screen by screenwriter Billy Ray.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Whitney's 20Thirteen Fall TV Preview


Today, we are welcoming long time friend Whitney Whitworth and her very special brand of pop culture expertise to our budding roster of TwoOhSix.com contributors. Her love of cats, culture, and cuisine will keep you entertained and informed and, when you see all the mini crafts she has made available to you on her very own NotMadeByACat website, you might just fall over from all the awesome.

Monday, October 7, 2013

The Purge - Movie Review


The producers of Paranormal Activity and Sinister are now unleashing The Purge on audiences around the world. James DeMonaco, who is best known for writing movies like The Negotiator and Assault on Precinct 13, takes on both writing and directing duties while Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey take their turns in front of the camera.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - IMAX or Cinerama


For those of you that are trying to figure out exactly which movie theater will give you the most bang for your hard earned buck when you head out to see The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, I have put together some information that I hope will help you make the right choice.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Gravity - Movie Review



Alfonso Cuarón has created a groundbreaking theatrical experience called Gravity that demands to be viewed in 3D on the largest movie screens available. The movie was written by Mr. Cuarón along with his brother Jonás Cuarón and features outstanding performances from both Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.