Chills & Thrills: 5 Movies You Have To Watch On Halloween Night

October 3, 2016

Here’s Five Essential Movies For Halloween Night. Get Ready To Spook Yourself Out!

Either you’ve been passing out candy, dancing the night away, or going out for tricks and treats but now it’s time to unwind. I’ve collected some of the best movies to watch on Halloween night, no matter what kind of horror fan you are!

Honorable Mentions:

-‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown‘ (1966)
-‘Hocus Pocus‘ (1993)
-‘Nightmare Before Christmas‘ (1993)

5. ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ (1975)

-How can you not enjoy an evening with ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’? This transgressive movie will make any Halloween sexy & wild. With Tim Curry playing the Transvestite from Transylvania Frank-N-Furter, all bets are off. You can find this movie being screened all over the nation on Halloween night.

4. ‘Monster Squad’ (1987)

-No one else could take on the iconic Universal Monsters than the group of young boys in ‘Monster Squad‘. This movie is perfect for Halloween night because it brings together classic names in horror with amazing campy 80’s fun. There’s been talk of a remake recently with former director Shane Black giving his blessing.

3. ‘Trick ‘r Treat’ (2007)

-‘Trick ‘r Treat‘ has surpassed cult classic status and became a staple of Halloween viewing. It tells multiple stories about Halloween and people who are victims of the evening’s mayhem. From ghosts to the most adorable slasher in horror history, you have to watch this Michael Dougherty movie!

2. ‘House Of 1000 Corpses’ (2003)

-Before Rob Zombie controversially remade ‘Halloween‘, he created a great homage to horror and the holiday. ‘House Of 1000 Corpses‘ feels like a love-letter to the genre but the love letter is written in blood. When 4 travelers get abducted by the demented Firefly Family on Halloween night, Zombie’s horror style shines.

1. ‘Halloween’/’Halloween II’ (1978/1981)

-Sometimes the choices are so obvious but at least this is a double header. Honestly, following up the John Carpenter ‘Halloween‘ film with the later sequel makes for great combo. Both movies follow the night slasher Michael Myers came home to torture a babysitter, who in the sequel we find out is his sister.

Whats your favorite movie to watch on Halloween?

Let me know in the comments below!

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19 Years Since ‘Badd Blood: In Your House’ – The Birth Of Hell In A Cell

EJ Moreno

October 3, 2016

WWE Created Their Most Iconic Structure at 1997’s ‘Badd Blood: In Your House’.

“Hell In A Cell” means so much in WWE. Since the structures debut at ‘Badd Blood: In Your House‘, careers have been started, shorten, and stopped inside. No one can forget the incredible retirement match between Triple H and Cactus Jack or just recently when The Undertaker faced Shane McMahon at Wrestlemania.

But the “Hell In A Cell” debut with Shawn Michaels & Undertaker at 1997’s ‘Badd Blood: In Your House‘ is legendary.

“An absolute classic must-see match, probably ***** .”
–Dave Meltzer (Pro Wrestling Observer Magazine 1997)

Starting off, the line-up for the PPV was pretty weak. No match other than the main event had any real build and the undercard was filled with “Attitude Era” jobbers.

But the show was rocked with the news of wrestler Brian Pillman’s death. He was scheduled to face Dude Love but was found dead in his hotel room hours before the show. Pillman’s death was told to the audience during the pre-show before they went on air. WWE, then WWF, quickly scrambled to find something to fill time in the show to make up for the match.

Instead of Brian Pillman and Dude Love having a match, it was replaced with midget wrestling and an eight man tag with racial overtones…

‘Bad Blood: In Your House‘ shuffled along with five multiple man matches and Owen Hart winning a vacant Intercontinental Title. The announce team did the best they could with the madness in the undercard.

After sitting through a “Flag Match”, the time for The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels in “Hell In A Cell” was finally upon us.

“Michaels May Be Broken In Half”
–Jim Ross (Badd Blood: In Your House)

The match was a stunt show with Michaels proving he’d put his body on the line to get over with the fans. Also made Undertaker look like a complete beast. Shawn Michaels couldn’t do much against the deadly deadman but he held his own.

It’s always a pleasure to see the crazy bumping of Shawn Michaels. He allowed Undertaker to gain monster status but didn’t let himself get buried. The “Heartbreak Kid” had a few tricks of his sleeve but none worked. Even climbing on top of the cage to avoid Undertaker didn’t work as he was tossed around up there.

It wasn’t until Shawn Michaels was climbing down and crashed threw a table that the tide officially shifted towards Undertaker. The win was without a doubt his.

Then came one of the most memorable character debuts in WWE history. As Undertaker goes to finish off Shawn Michaels, the lights go out…

Enter Kane. Not only did Undertaker and Shawn Michaels put on a masterclass in entertainment, we got one of the best WWE debuts ever. Kane is the storyline brother of The Undertaker and was teased for weeks before. As the lights come back on, Kane rips open the door of the Hell In A Cell cage and stands face-to-face with Undertaker for the first time. Kane hits the Tombstone Piledriver on Undertaker, allowing Michaels to get the pin.

From start to finish, the entire match was a spectacle. It’s mind-blowing that a Dave Meltzer 5 Star Match came from an overall horrible show. The only 5 Star Match from WWE after this was in 2011 when CM Punk faced John Cena.

‘Badd Blood: In Your House‘ could have fallen into wrestling obscurity but this match has saved it for almost 20 years.

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This Is Why Ben Affleck Chose Deathstroke As The Villain In ‘The Batman’

Kieran McLean

October 3, 2016

It has been a few weeks since Ben Affleck announced Deathstroke as the villain of his solo Batman movie, now officially titled The Batman. And we have since learned that Joe Manganiello will take the role of Slade Wilson, now Affleck has revealed why he wanted Deathstroke for his first solo outing.

“He’s a great villain because—I just had an instinctive feeling that he would match up with him well. You know, I’m a big admirer of that character as well, especially in the New 52 the way that they did Deathstroke, and I thought that it could work.”

Deathstroke will be the primary villain in Ben Affleck’s The Batman, however, recent images from Zack Snyder’s twitter account, seemingly confirm that the villain will be introduced in next year’s Justice League. Either way, it’s exciting to have confirmation and a reason why Deathstroke is the villain in The Batman.

Affleck’s first solo outing as the caped crusader is expected to land in theatres in 2018, however, no official release date has been confirmed by Affleck or Warner Bros.

Are you happy with Affleck’s decision? What villain would you like to see in The Batman? Be sure to let us know in the comments!

SOURCE: Collider

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Ben Affleck’s Batman Film Tentatively Titled ‘The Batman’

Aric Sweeny

October 3, 2016

The rumors of Ben Affleck’s Batman movie being titled The Batman are true, via an interview on the Associated Press’s Youtube Channel.

“The movie, I think, is going to be called ‘The Batman’. At least that’s what we’re going with now. I might change it. We’re working on the script; the script is going well. I’m really excited about it.”

The Batman is rumored to include Deathstroke (Joe Manganiello) as the villain, and stars Affleck as Bruce Wayne and Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth. No other details are known at this time.

The film is rumored to hit theaters in October of 2018.

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‘The Defenders’ adds another Marvel superhero

Ashley Carter

October 3, 2016

Just days after Marvel’s Luke Cage debuted on Netflix, another superhero has been added to the upcoming series The Defenders, according to The Wrap.

During an interview with the site, Simone Missick confirmed her character Misty Knight would reappear in the team-up show.

“I believe I’m safe to say that I will be on The Defenders. Spoiler alert. If I lose my job because of this interview, sorry! I was supposed to be on the The Defenders, until I got fired.”

In Luke Cage, Misty Knight is a NYPD detective who crosses paths with Cage during an investigation. In the comics, she gets an bionic arm, courtesy of Tony Stark, and gains superhero strength.

Luke Cage (Mike Coulter), Daredevil (Charlie Cox) and Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) will also reprise their roles for the new show. They will be joined by Iron Fist (Finn Jones), who is getting a solo series.

Other supporting characters from various Marvel shows are also expected to resurface, including Trish Walker (Jessica Jones), Foggy Nelson (Daredevil) and Frank Castle (The Punisher).

The Defenders is expected to start filming this year.

Source: The Wrap

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My Favorite Moments From Season One Of ‘Luke Cage’

Aric Sweeny

October 2, 2016

Yet again, Marvel shows their dominance, experience and skill in the art of (loosely) adapting comic books to television – Luke Cage season one is fantastic. Although it was great as a whole, I’ve decided to narrow it down and choose my five favorite moments from the thirteen episodes, in no particular order.

Honorable Mention: “Sweet Christmas.” Luke Cage dropped the phrase a few times over the course of the season.

A teenager puts a gun to Luke’s head. (Episode 2)

Something about the writing in this clip is just so powerful; it sums up the character of Luke Cage in a nutshell. Not only does this scene set the stage for the season’s main arc, but it also gives us a taste of Mike Colter’s acting range. The dialogue given by Colter parallels the culture he wants to see in Harlem, and the commentary is blatant, yet effective. This is the moment that really locked me into the show.

Pop’s funeral. (Episode 5)

Cottonmouth gives a speech, and Luke outdoes him with a better speech directly after. At this point in the story, the tension between the two characters is building; this scene takes it to a new, more personal level. It’s badass, beautifully written, and has major impact in the context of the story.

“I don’t have time for this”. (Episode 12)

Luke is on the run, and goes out of his way to help out a liquor store being robbed by two punks. The clip is one of the first times we see the public on the side of Cage, rather than the negative light he’s been consistently portrayed in by Cottonmouth, Mariah, and pretty much everyone else that holds authority in Harlem. It’s a subtle, yet effective character moment.

The origin. (Episode 4)

If you’ve read Luke Cage comics or know anything about the character, you probably appreciated this episode. I did too. It took us through the transition of Carl Lucas to Luke Cage, metal headpiece, yellow shirt and all. Mike Colter rocked the classic Power-Man suit; I never thought I’d be saying that. Ever. On a serious note, though, the episode was also imperative for the audience to get to know the character on a deeper level than “the strong, soft spoken bulletproof guy”. I’d say it did its job.

Luke Cage vs. Diamondback. (Episode 13)

Reminiscent of the fights in the Dark Knight trilogy (which I love), this brawl showcases Luke Cage’s wit, stamina, and strength. The fights had been a somewhat weak part of the season for me, but forunately this one didn’t fit that trend.

What were your favorite moments from season one of Luke Cage? Be sure to let me know in the comments section of this article.

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Five Favorite Films From The Year I Was Born: 1978

Manuel Gomez

October 2, 2016

1978 was great. As a film geek, I can honestly say that no decade supersedes the 1970s as the high water mark in American Cinema. I mean sure, the 1980s were fun, and every decade has cinematic gems in it. But the 70s were special. Every year practically was golden. So here are five films from the year I was born. A banner year for the earth if there ever was one. (Side Observation: all but one of these films has been remade, and the originals are all better.)

Halloween

“Death has come to your little town, sheriff.”

Halloween may not have created the holiday slasher (that honor belongs to Bob Clark’s Black Christmas), but it sure as hell perfected and elevated it. John Carpenter and Debra Hill took a low budget, untried actors, with a simple, bare bones approach and made one of the most terrifying and effective horror movies ever made. So influential it was that copycats are still being made today. Combined with its eerie and iconic theme music, Halloween is a classic of not only horror but of all film as well.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

“We came here from a dying world. We drift through the universe, from planet to planet, pushed on by the solar winds. We adapt, and we survive. The function of life is survival.”

Jack Finney’s classic novel has been adapted four times, but Phillip Kaufman’s is by far the best version of the bunch. Invasion of the Body Snatchers drips with menace and paranoia. It also features a stellar cast led by the pitch perfect Donald Sutherland. And who can forget the human-faced dog creature!

Animal House

“Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.”

The movie that kick-started the still going National Lampoon movie machine, and also created the “slobs vs. snobs” college movie genre is a definite classic. Animal House also features the late and great John Belushi as Bluto, the prototype for all slackers who fought the system and danced to the beat of their own drum.

Superman: The Movie

“I’m here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way.”

It’s a testament to this film and character that thirty-eight years later, Superman still holds up, and in some ways, surpasses modern superhero films. Relying on charm and storytelling, it has none of the post-modernism and cynicism of many comic book based films today. The tagline read “You will believe a man can fly.” Well, we did, and we still do.

Dawn of the Dead

“When there is no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth.”

Zombies are more popular than ever, and zombie films are a dime a dozen. But it all really started right here with this one. The second in Romero’s “Dead” trilogy, Dawn of the Dead, with its attacks on consumer culture and the military, still feels relevant today. And the gore and make-up effects by master Tom Savini pretty much invented everything we see in the genre today. To be blunt, there would be no Walking Dead or any of its ilk today if it were not for this film.

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REVIEW: Luke Cage Episode 12 ‘Soliloquy of Chaos’

By
Majeed Sayibu
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October 2, 2016

Up until this point Marvel’s Luke Cage (Currently streaming on Netflix) has been firing on all cylinders with the tension built up over 11 episodes and with two more to go, Soliloquy of Chaos is where lift off is achieved. Opening with a touching moment between the fugitive Luke and a cop, this episode sets the stakes for the rest of the season by the time the credits roll leaving the audience wanting more.

The Penultimate episode marks the point where everything the show has been building up to, comes to a head. It also features the best writing of the entire series for every character both major and minor. Featuring some of the best performances of the series, this episode is particularly noteworthy as it marks the climax in the slow evolution of Alfre Woodard’s Mariah Dillard completely accepting her inner devil.

Theo Rossi is especially memorable in this episode as he gets a lot more to do, reaching into his inner thespian in portraying ‘Shades’ cunning nature and his darker side all the while maintaining the composed cool he has made synonymous with the character. There’s a particular involving his character in an interrogation room sure to send chills down your spine and leaving you with the question, ‘when is he gonna grow that sweet beard?’

Now for the main story, Mike Colter is Luke Cage. His portrayal of the tortured ex-con manages to find the balance between his painful past and accepting his present. A theme rounded out by Pop’s mantra which encourages one to always look forward. Mike Colter gives his best performance in the series capping off with quite possibly the biggest cliffhanger of the series so far (Thank Netflix for binge TV. For this would have been a brutal and long wait if we had to wait another week for the finale).

Quite possibly the the most well placed celebrity cameo ever also takes place in this episode. Harlem’s Hip Hop Legend, Method Man, plays himself in the much spoiled scene from the trailers (which is even better in context) when he encounters Luke in a corner store. One might think that was all Meth Man was in the show for until he shows up again on a fictional version of Sway’s Universe (Yup, he’s in there too!) to drop the instant classic “Bulletproof Love”, a hip-hop ballad showing solidarity for a fellow brother and tackling issues of racial injustice and police brutality.

Overall, Soliloquy of Chaos is a strong episode with fantastic writing, captivating performances and a firm understanding of African American culture. While it would leave you wanting more, it stands on it’s own as peek into African American life under the guise of a superhero show.

LUKE CAGE is currently available to stream on Netflix.

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Chills & Thrills: 5 Movies You Have To Watch On Halloween Night

Here’s Five Essential Movies For Halloween Night. Get Ready To Spook Yourself Out!

Honorable Mentions:

5. ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ (1975)

4. ‘Monster Squad’ (1987)

3. ‘Trick ‘r Treat’ (2007)

2. ‘House Of 1000 Corpses’ (2003)

1. ‘Halloween’/’Halloween II’ (1978/1981)

19 Years Since ‘Badd Blood: In Your House’ – The Birth Of Hell In A Cell

WWE Created Their Most Iconic Structure at 1997’s ‘Badd Blood: In Your House’.

“An absolute classic must-see match, probably ***** .”
–Dave Meltzer (Pro Wrestling Observer Magazine 1997)

“Michaels May Be Broken In Half”
–Jim Ross (Badd Blood: In Your House)

This Is Why Ben Affleck Chose Deathstroke As The Villain In ‘The Batman’

Ben Affleck’s Batman Film Tentatively Titled ‘The Batman’

Warwick Davis confirms role in ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’

‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ Teaser

‘The Defenders’ adds another Marvel superhero

My Favorite Moments From Season One Of ‘Luke Cage’

Five Favorite Films From The Year I Was Born: 1978

Halloween

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Animal House

Superman: The Movie

Dawn of the Dead

REVIEW: Luke Cage Episode 12 ‘Soliloquy of Chaos’

Here’s Five Essential Movies For Halloween Night. Get Ready To Spook Yourself Out!

Honorable Mentions:

5. ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ (1975)

4. ‘Monster Squad’ (1987)

3. ‘Trick ‘r Treat’ (2007)

2. ‘House Of 1000 Corpses’ (2003)

1. ‘Halloween’/’Halloween II’ (1978/1981)

WWE Created Their Most Iconic Structure at 1997’s ‘Badd Blood: In Your House’.

“An absolute classic must-see match, probably ***** .” –Dave Meltzer (Pro Wrestling Observer Magazine 1997)

“Michaels May Be Broken In Half” –Jim Ross (Badd Blood: In Your House)

Halloween

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Animal House

Superman: The Movie

Dawn of the Dead

“An absolute classic must-see match, probably ***** .”
–Dave Meltzer (Pro Wrestling Observer Magazine 1997)

“Michaels May Be Broken In Half”
–Jim Ross (Badd Blood: In Your House)