Rule of thumb: Video game movies are not very good. I know it, you know it. Yet, game movies typically do pretty well at the box office. Why? "Honestly, I really think it's a marketing thing," says Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li actress Kristen Kreuk. "There's a built-in audience. But realist...

So there I was, watching Isla Fisher’s new film Confessions of a Shopaholic and being a little surprised as how likable she is on screen in a leading role when it occurred to me… I’m probably never going to see her boobs again… at least until she turns 40 and is angling for an award ...

In this episode of the /Filmcast, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley discuss their thoughts on this year’s deeply unsatisfying Oscar nominations, reflect on the intellectual bankruptcy of a Tom and Jerry movie, and vehemently debate the merits of Alan Ball’s Towelhead . We...

A wise man once said “It’s not just about seeing Star Wars two weeks before everyone else. You’ve gotta plow through crap like Marie Antoinette and Catwoman as well.� I have the fortune of being able to see all of the films that I want, and find out that they are only worth one viewing (or l...

This Week in DVD is a column that compiles all the latest info regarding new DVD releases, sales, and exclusive deals from stores including Target, Best Buy, Circuit City, and Fry’s. Please don’t take the commentary on the movies and TV shows too seriously, as they’re meant not to be r...

I almost feel sorry about posting this video of our favorite interstellar bounty hunter Samus Aran dancing to the beat of Usher’s Yeah after reading good friend PJ Punla’s comment on my most recent article on b5media technology blog MMOtaku titled Girl gamers gaining ground in MMOs. The ...

Oh, Mark Wahlberg. Seriously? Andy Samberg does an impersonation of you on a show (I know it wasn't that funny, SNL hasn't been funny for years now) and you want to slap the kid on his big fucking nose? Come on. Just take it in stride, promote your "Max Payne" movie, and don't pout when people poke ...

In this week’s episode of the /Filmcast, Dave, Devindra, and Adam debate whether Robert Downey Jr. would make a good Sherlock Holmes , celebrate Jon Favreau’s return to Iron Man 2 , and delve deeply into the cultural phenomenon that is Step Up 2: The Streets . Also, an in-depth review of...

Filed under: Action, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Trailer Trash, Quentin Tarantino, Trailers and Clips Sometimes I enjoy films with multi-layered stories and intricate characters, and then there are times when I just want to see people blowing sh*t up. I blame the testosterone. This week we've got five tra...

For gamers out there Max Payne will always be atop their list of kick ass cop shooter games.  Hell even my wife got hooked on the original and the sequel.  The movie adaptation starring Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis will hear theaters this October. Check out the trailer here! Coming together to sol...