VIDEO: Trailer debuts for ‘Solacium,’ a mysterious sci-fi drama filmed in Scranton
With the presidential election coming up and recent violence sweeping the nation, the future looks scary enough already, but the new trailer for “Solacium,” a science fiction drama filmed in and starring a cast from Scranton, makes it seem even more foreboding. Based on the short story “Living in the Singularity” by Scranton writer and […]
Circle Drive-In in Dickson City screens ‘For Your Eyes Only’ July 13, local history movies Aug. 3 and Sept. 1
From a press release: Join the Lackawanna Historical Society this summer for evenings of classic films and fun at the historic Circle Drive-In in Dickson City. Each month, they will feature a different movie in a great retro atmosphere. On Wednesday, July 13, the society will celebrate the 35th anniversary of James Bond’s “For Your […]
MOVIE REVIEW: The timely message of ‘The Purge: Election Year’ is what makes it truly scary
Throughout the years, the “Purge” franchise has changed and evolved. It started out back in 2013 as a simple home invasion movie with a fun, creepy premise. One night a year, the government allows for 12 hours of lawlessness, where any crime is legal. It was a refreshing, interesting twist to modern horror flicks. The […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Central Intelligence’ is smarter than the average action-comedy flick
It’s not often that a film features two of the most likable, hardworking entertainers in the industry. With Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart playing the headliners here, “Central Intelligence” has the charisma and charm of the two combined. Kevin Hart has been everywhere recently. It feels like every couple months a new film featuring him […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Finding Dory’ is a serviceable sequel, but forgets its message
A sequel, by its very nature, must be bigger and grander than the original material. Often, this means the visuals, story, and characters are ramped up a notch for the second effort in a series. The best examples of this principle are in the insane, over-the-top “Fast & Furious” franchise. Each movie outdoes the previous […]
Animated ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ movie screening one night only in NEPA theaters July 25
From a press release: The dark journey into insanity begins as “Batman: The Killing Joke” gets the big-screen treatment for one night only on Monday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Fathom Events, in partnership with Warner Bros., is teaming up with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Entertainment to […]
Scranton Cultural Center holds open house for kids’ Summer Camp Program on June 18 with free ‘Wizard of Oz’ screening
From a press release: The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple has announced an upcoming open house for its 2016 Summer Camp Program on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m. The event will not only feature information and registration opportunities regarding the program, but it will also a free screening of the classic film […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Bright, colorful Turtles can’t save ‘Out of the Shadows’ from being predictably dull
We all know that guy who was in his prime about 10 years ago, was on top of the world and then was just sort of left behind by the normal passage of time, right? Maybe he was the cool guy in high school who played in a band, was a star athlete, or maybe […]
MOVIE REVIEW: It’s not the end of the world – ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ is better than critics say
When I sat down in the theater for this movie, I had mixed feelings. While I loved the last two efforts for this new, rebooted “X-Men” universe, this film made headlines for being so poor. Early reviews panned the film, painting it as a dull effort, one that could end up being a dreaded franchise […]
