Popcorn Zombies

By Michael Momper The newest installment of the John Wick franchise is finally here, and I waited for it in eager anticipation, not at all dissimilar to the excitement I had for the latest Mission:Impossible chapter. I have mentioned the strengths of both of these franchises before, but perhaps a few of them are worth repeating as the high quality of these franchises has become predictable in the most excellent way. These franchises perfectly exemplify the glowing results of putting a movie in the hands of a capable, motivated director who has a crystal-clear and tasteful vision for his art. Both franchises now have three blockbuster smash-hits in a row, and the quality is very evident. The latest John Wick film plays to all of the strengths I have mentioned previously: wonderfully choreographed action, whimsical exotic locations, and most importantly, knife-like precision behind the camera with practical effects and a complete ditching of the shaky-cam action formula...

Graham Craycraft The new Netflix original Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is the story of one part of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy’s life. Ted is known as one of the worst serial killers of all time and is thought to have killed over 30 young women often raping them first. This movie, starring Zac Efron as Bundy, is not a documentary but rather a true account told like a work of fiction. Efron, also an executive producer on the film, was joined by other well known actors such as John Malkovich, Lily Collins, Jeffrey Donovans, and others. The film portrayed Bundy as the outside world saw him. Charming, well spoken, and intelligent. The story begins with Bundy meeting his steady girlfriend Liz Kendall and how she falls, like many others, into the deceptive wonder of Bundy. Instead of jumping to the rapes and murders the audience follows his softer side that he kept up at home with Liz and her daughter. He cares for them and maintains his studies at law school, bu...