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Director Brad Bird Chirps About a Possible Sequel to \”The Incredibles\”

Movie studios have fallen in love with the superhero genre, with two or three films coming out each year. Most of these films are of the live action variety, but \”The Incredibles\” stands out as the only animated superhero movie that may be as good as the live action ones. Released in 2004, the film […]

Craig T. Nelson\’s Biography

Craig T. Nelson has had a long and successful Hollywood career that has spanned five decades. Born as Craig Richard Nelson in Spokane, Washington, on April 4, 1944, the actor grew up in the entertainment industry since both of his parents were very active in show business, with his father taking care of the business […]

Movie Review: \”The Bling Ring\”

Rating: R Length: 90 minutes Release date: June 21, 2013 Directed by: Sofia Coppola Genre: Crime / Drama Stars: 3 out of 5 Based on actual events, \”The Bling Ring\” follows the story of a group of teenagers who rob celebrities\’ houses after tracking where they are via the Internet. The film is directed by […]

The Best Quotes From \”The Incredibles\”

\”The Incredibles\” is an action-packed animated film that tells the story of the Parr family. The Parr family is like any other suburban American family with the exception of one extraordinary secret. Mr. and Mrs. Parr were once known as Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, two brave superheroes who regularly saved the world from the forces […]

Movie Review: \”Syrup\”

Rating: R (language, sexual references, and brief drug use) Length: 90 minutes Release Date: May 1, 2013 Directed by: Aram Rappaport Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance Stars: 2.5 out of 5 Rating: R (language, sexual references, and brief drug use) Length: 90 minutes Release Date: May 1, 2013 Directed by: Aram Rappaport Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance Based on Max Barry\’s […]

Movie Review: \”Violet & Daisy\”

Rating: R (violence, disturbing behavior, language) Length: 88 minutes Release Date: May 3, 2013 Directed by: Geoffrey Fletcher Genre: Action/Comedy/Crime Stars: 3 out of 5 Imagine a world where some of the best assassins were made to look like innocent little girls who wouldn\’t harm a fly. That is the premise of \”Violet & Daisy,\” […]

Incredible Adventure, Incredible Experience: On the Greatness of \”The Incredibles\”

\”The Incredibles\” is a 2004 animated action film that made history by setting a new bar for films of its type by drawing in the whole family and setting them down for 115 minutes of a fun animated adventure. The concept is brilliant, the script is tight and paced well, and the whole thing is […]

The Great Game: Utilizing HUMINT in Human Intelligence Operations

The most complicated intelligence deception operation in history was run in the last century as Operation Fortitude during WWII. The Nazis were sending spies by the dozens into Great Britain by sea and air to gain war-time intelligence about potential military operations, weapons development, and general public sentiment towards the war. Within weeks of landing […]

Movie Review: \”World War Z\”

Rating: PG-13 (intense and frightening scenes, violence) Length: 116 minutes Release Date: June 21, 2013 Directed by: Marc Forster Genre: Horror/Action/Drama Stars: 3.5 out of 5 It\’s the end of the world as three billion people morph into rage-filled, fast-paced zombies intent on shredding all living flesh into a smorgasbord of bite-sized snack food. Thirty […]

\”Man of Steel\” Will Revamp the Superman Franchise and Bring Box Office Gold

After the disappointment of Bryan Singer\’s 2004 \”Superman Returns,\” the triumphant return of the iconic comic book superhero, Superman, has been greatly anticipated. Marketing materials, behind-the-scenes interviews, and trailers released in the weeks before the film\’s general release on June 14, 2013, promise a Superman unlike any that previously has been brought to film. This […]