See special early showing of Rob Zombie’s new horror film ’31’ in Moosic and Stroudsburg on Sept. 1
From a press release: From the visionary mind of Rob Zombie, who will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sept. 15, comes the horrific story of five carnival workers who are kidnapped on Halloween night and held hostage in an industrial hell. The captives are then forced to play the terrifying game called […]
Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announces film screenings of ‘Spaceballs,’ ‘The Birds,’ ‘Rocky Horror,’ and more
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced more film screenings, including an addition to this summer’s W. Curtis Montz Film Series, and Splatterday II, this year’s Halloween film festival. “Tale of Tales” has been added to the W. Curtis Montz Film Series, playing on Wednesday, Sept. […]
MOVIE REVIEW: As uneven as its characters, ‘Suicide Squad’ is a killer disappointment
I don’t know about you, but to me, it feels like it has been years since the first leaked photos of the “Suicide Squad” movie set debuted online. It feels like forever since we first laid eyes on the new, tattooed version of the Joker. All of the hype, all of the build-up, and all […]
NEPA Horror Film Festival expands with celebrity guests, vendors, and more in Scranton on Oct. 8
From a press release: It has been announced that the NEPA Horror Film Festival will present “13 Short Films 2” on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Ale Mary’s in downtown Scranton, expanding the event this year to include celebrity guests, Q&A panels, vendors, and even stand-up comedy. The night will begin with a meet and greet […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Lights Out’ shines and scares with the simple concept of darkness
Those who follow my work know how smitten I am with a good horror flick. Lately, my favorite horror films have been indie, dark horse darlings like “It Follows” or “The Babadook,” with mainstream work like “The Conjuring” sprinkled in every now and then. “Lights Out” adds another name to the recent surge of quality […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Star Trek Beyond’ prospers in small character moments and big action
“Star Trek Beyond” is a fitting name for the third installment of this new imagining of Gene Roddenberry’s visionary view of the future. Not only does the film go into the exploration of one’s self and promotes this expansion past meaningless violence as a united front, but it went above and beyond my expectations as […]
EXCLUSIVE: An update on NEPA pizza documentary ‘Tray,’ with a new clip from Maroni’s in Scranton
NEPA Scene was the first publication to tell you about “Tray,” a new documentary currently in production about pizza in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the region’s unique history and relationship with everyone’s favorite flatbread food. The story, which became one of the most popular articles we’ve ever published, was then picked up by many other media […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Ghostbusters’ reboot has some funny moments, but remains haunted by its legacy
This film is the definition of a controversial, divisive Internet shitstorm. When the project was first announced, the decision to make reboot the franchise with four leading ladies baffled many, including me. Now, I’m not going to sit here and pretend to be some “Ghostbusters” purist or super-fan; I was born in ‘94. Even though […]
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 […]
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 […]
