Alex and Phil discuss the 9/11 allegory in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ and try to untangle ‘Upstream Color.’

Alex and Phil discuss the 9/11 allegory in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ and try to untangle ‘Upstream Color.’
Another movie musical cast is shaping up. Share your thoughts on the players involved.
‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ is a veritable continuation of J.J. Abrams’ vision of the Trek-iverse, for better and for worse (but really, it’s for the better).
The Trailer for J.J. Abrams’ new ‘Trek” film promises, above all else, lots of explosions.
Taken for what it is, ‘This Means War’ is awful; but the possible hidden meanings make it a little bit more fun.
The trailer features a lot of CGI and famous actors mugging for the camera, but it also has some elements that get me excited.
Grade: B+ For the past few years summer movie entertainment has been tiring. We have seen a lot of half-hearted attempts to re-vitalize film franchises with the primary goal being the box office take, rather than great filmmaking. It has gotten to the point where I just grit my teeth, buy the ticket, and sit […]