Matthew R. Reis: Film and TV Critic

Don't go looking for things you don't want to know the answer to... 3 1/2 stars Blog Exclusive! I didn't get to writing a full review of Prometheus, but maybe I will post one later this month. It's been out for a little while now and I definitely would describe it as a must see picture. It sits nicely with the other Alien flicks, despite being more of a stand-alone picture than a true prequel. I'd rank it 3rd behind Alien and Aliens as the best in the franchise. One issue people may have with the flick is that each character other than Shaw played by Noomi Rapace and David the Android (Michael Fassbender) are more filler then substance. You don't really relate to anyone and you don't learn there names (or I could have just forgotten them...). Of course being that it's a Ridley Scott flick the visuals are top-notch and the mood is very somber, very noir. While the individual elements don't stick out as much as they should the movie is memorable ...

Not the Band from Lodi.. 4 stars Blog Exclusive! Lately my attention has been turning to a lot British TV shows including Luther, Skins and Misfits. Misfits is perhaps the best UK import to come to America due to it's pure ingenuity and crass humor. The show centers around a bunch of kids who avoid juvenile hall by during menial community service gigs in their London community center. A tyrannical probation worker eagerly watches their every move in hope that they screw up while their family and friends seemingly abandon them. A freak storm surge pops up out of no where and instead of killing the teens it imbues them with special superhero-like abilities. The only question is if they will use their new found talents for the betterment of humanity or for pure evil! Feel free to check out the series premiere of "Misfits" courtesy of Hulu below: As always thanks for reading! © 2011 Matthew R. Reis, All rights reserved.

Blog exclusive! One Sentence Synopsis and Review "Thor" 3 Stars Synopsis: The fate of both Earth and Asgard hang in the balance as Thor fights his nemesis and brother Loki, in an attempt to restore balance to a fragile Universe. Review: This movie could have sucked badly because Thor is more God than Superhero, but director Kenneth Branagh brings a sense of humanity to the story despite its ridiculous concept by blending in witty comedic timing with awesome battle sequences. Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth star. One Sentence Synopsis and Review "Insidious" 3 Stars Synopsis: The Lambert's seem to be the perfect all-American family, but that couldn't be further than the truth. Review: "Insidious" starts out as a truly horrible movie filled with comatose acting and shoddy production values until a truly terrifying third act that not only redeems the picture, but has you believing that your soul might actually be snatched. Patri...