Brandon Alexander

X-Men: Days of Future Past Clip

X-Men: Days of Future Past Clip MTV presented an exclusive clip from the upcoming X-Men movie featuring what’s been called the opening fight scene. The trailer features Bishop, Shadowcat, Blink, Sunspot, Colossus, and Iceman. I wasn’t super excited about this movie until I saw this clip. To see it click here.

UPDATE: ‘Heroes’ is Back

‘Heroes’ is Back “Save the cheerleader, save the world.” If you watched any major broadcast network TV during the mid-2000s, chances are you’ve seen the NBC show Heroes. In case you have it, here’s a brief overview of the show: Heroes is the story of a group of individuals that gain powers after a solar eclipse.Continue reading “UPDATE: ‘Heroes’ is Back”

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Trailer

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Trailer I know I’ve been on a bit of an hiatus, but I have a good excuse- actually I don’t. Anyway, everyone’s favorite wall crawler is back for the second installment of the reboot of the Spider-Man series. Check out the latest trailer below: http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/zbEEHqvIDyE&source=uds OK, after I watched this myContinue reading “The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Trailer”

Gravity

Gravity: A Mediocre Story, Yet a Fantastic Experience 2013’s answer to Avatar Plot: A team of astronauts are forced to be resourceful and find their way back to Earth after debris destroys their space shuttle and leaves them stranded in Earth’s orbit. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu———–!!!!!!!! Thoughts: Gravity is, first and foremost, a story of survival. Sandra Bullock portrays Ryan Stone,Continue reading “Gravity”

Rapid Reaction: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Rapid Reaction: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. It’s September, that time of the year in TV world when a small number of pilot shows attempt to escape getting the ax from their respective networks. The shows of note this season include The Goldbergs, The Michael J. Fox Show, and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Although I vowedContinue reading “Rapid Reaction: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”

AMC Announces New Series: ‘Better Call Saul’

AMC Announces New Series: ‘Better Call Saul’ With the series finale of the hit show Breaking Bad looming in the coming weeks, AMC has announced plans to delve deeper into the city of Albuquerque with its series in development, “Better Call Saul” (working title). As the title states, this will be the story that followsContinue reading “AMC Announces New Series: ‘Better Call Saul’”

Listen to TheFilmChronicles.com Streaming on the Radio TONIGHT

TheFilmChronicles.com will be featured on the college radio streaming website CoogRadio.com on the show Cinema Kick. live tonight from 5pm-7pm. Be sure to tune in for a chance to win prizes and to hear about some of the best and worst in the movie industry! Click here to have a listen. And feel free toContinue reading “Listen to TheFilmChronicles.com Streaming on the Radio TONIGHT”

New ‘Batman’ Role Finally Cast

New ‘Batman’ Role Finally Cast It appears that the search for the next silver screen Bruce Wayne has come to an end. According to variety.com, Ben Affleck has been chosen to portray the caped crusader in the upcoming Superman-Batman movie slated to hit theaters on July 17th, 2015. What are your thoughts on the subject?Continue reading “New ‘Batman’ Role Finally Cast”

New-release Film Review: ‘In a World…’

Editors Note: This was published earlier, but had to be taken down due to a news embargo.In a World…, Independent Comedy, 2013Plot: ‘In a World’ is a story about a voice coach following in her father’s footsteps and trying to make it in the male-dominated voice-over industry. Thoughts: Produced, written, and directed by Lake Bell,Continue reading “New-release Film Review: ‘In a World…’”

Grave of the Fireflies Review

Grave of the Fireflies, Animated/ Drama, 1988 By Samantha McKinney Plot: A boy and his young sister try to survive in wartime Japan. Thoughts: A mournful film detailing the devastation of war and the lives it touches, Grave of the Fireflies is undoubtedly a departure from the typical “cartoon” aura associated with animation. The achingContinue reading “Grave of the Fireflies Review”