Trailer for Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina”
File this under "techno-horror". Alex Garland's debut film features Oscar Isaac as a reclusive genius, and Domhnall Gleeson as his newly minted employee.
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” Teaser Trailer
No words needed, people. It's a bunch of superheroes hitting each other. But if you must know..."Avengers: Age of Ultron" is the follow-up to 2012's immensely popular "Avengers".
First Trailer For Chris Rock’s “Top Five”
The first trailer for Chris Rock's latest directorial feature has been released, and it looks very, very promising.
“The 2014 Philadelphia Film Festival Is Here! Act Accordingly…”
Hosted by the Philadelphia Film Society, the 23rd annual Philadelphia Film Festival kicks off October 16th, 2014.
So…I’m Assuming Marriage Counseling Is Off The Table?: “Gone Girl”, “Addicted”, And The Weekend Box Office
For the second weekend in a row, David Fincher's "Gone Girl" topped the box office. Based on the acclaimed novel by Gilliam Flynn, the film highlights the birth, life, death, and rebirth of a "fairytale" courtship. Bringing in $37 million during its opening weekend, it's no surprise that the film continues to exceed expectations.
And Now We Present To You Our Obligatory “Fall 2014 Movies” Post
The fall season is known for many things: scarves, pumpkin spice, and movies that tend to provide some insight into the yearly Oscar race. We at the Nerd Convocation decided to provide our 6 web visitors a rundown of the fall movie season, and below is a list of those that we consider "must see".
First Trailer for Will Smith’s “Focus”
Will Smith's last major role was 2013's "After Earth"(we're not going to discuss "Winter's Tale"). And although it was not exactly the box office hit he is accustomed to, the movie did have some good points. Like when the closing credits rolled.
“Yes, Please”: New Trailer For Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar”
Not much to say other than, this movie looks awesome.
“Read The Book…Then See The Movie”: Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl”
In Gillian Flynn’s New York Times Best-selling novel "Gone Girl", a wife goes missing on the couple’s fifth wedding anniversary and a seemingly normal husband and wife relationship begins to unravel as everyone searches for the truth.
“What’s This Movie About, You Say? Not Sure…But Denzel Washington Is In It”
As expected, Antoine Fuqua's "The Equalizer", starring Denzel Washington, won this past weekend's box office. And to no one's surprise, the total take was well over $20 million.
“Zombie Consumerism Is Here To Stay”
Not many people, things, or organizations have the advantage of brand recognition. Knowing what something is simply by a visual, audible, or written symbol is truly a hallmark of product ingenuity. This framework is what drives consumerism.
“Where Are Your Parents?!”: “The Maze Runner” Comes Out On Top At The Box Office
This past weekend, the box office saw a bit of a resurgence. In another entry in what can only be referred to as "Young Adult Novel Child-Torture Porn", the weekend's most anticipated movie, "The Maze Runner",...
Children Fighting?! Children Fighting: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay” (Part One) Trailer
I think it's safe to say that the common theme amongst YA novel movie adaptations is the following: "Kids rule. Adults drool". Why? Because you can never find a trustworthy adult anywhere. At all. Which brings...
“How Did This Happen?”: September 12-14, 2014 Weekend Box Office
In what can only be described as "one for the ages", the highly underutilized Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson's "No Good Deed" proved to be number one at the box office. "Dolphin Tale 2", "Guardians of the Gala...
“He’s On That Liam Neeson Plan”: “The Equalizer” Trailer
In what has become the wheelhouse for older male actors, Denzel Washington continues to beat people up and save women. His latest foray into the revenge thriller trope is an 80's TV property that also involve...