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Reviews By Nathan M Rose

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Heat: Director’s Definitive Edition

(Nathan M Rose) 5/9/2017 10:58 AM EST
Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner… It was with these words the world was introduced to the trailer for the Michael Mann (Public Enemies) film that would become a classic. Bringing together two powerhouse actors face to face for the firs... Read More

Underworld: Blood Wars

(Nathan M Rose) 4/24/2017 4:32 PM EST
In 2003, a relatively unknown actress, Kate Beckinsale (Pearl Harbor), along with director Len Wiseman (Total Recall), created a new gothic/steampunk/action/sci-fi franchise entitled Underworld. Since then, we have been treated to various adventures in a world dominated by Vampires and Lycans and now, in 2017, Sony Pictures and Screen Gems have unl... Read More

Aftermath

(Nathan M Rose) 4/5/2017 8:47 AM EST
When most people think of the name Arnold Schwarzenegger, they think of explosions, hardcore action, and a high body count. However, with the actor, turned governor turned actor again, getting up there in age, the type of roles that Schwarzenegger is accepting are tending to be more dramatic. A prime example of this is his latest film, A... Read More

John Wick, Chapter 2

(Nathan M Rose) 2/9/2017 10:07 AM EST
In 2014, Keanu Reeves (The Matrix) made a career comeback to action films with a little-known movie entitled John Wick. It featured the perfect revenge story, a man hell-bent on avenging the death of his dog that his wife gave him from beyond the grave. The movie had everything going for it — great plot, great acting, great action, ... Read More

Homeland: The Complete Fifth Season

(Nathan M Rose) 1/19/2017 11:01 AM EST
Showtime debuted Homeland in October 2011, and, since then, fans have followed the story of Carrie Mathison (Claire Daines, Stardust), a CIA operations officer who suffers from bi-polar disorder. Throughout the years, there have been many story arcs, perhaps most notably, the death of Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis; Ocean's Eight) in season three... Read More

(Nathan M Rose) 12/20/2016 12:23 PM EST
Rob Zombie is synonymous with all things horror. Between his films, music, name and even his personal style, there doesn't seem to be a side of him that doesn't delve into the macabre. Zombie has released eight films, all horror, and the latest of these releases is 31.This movie was a bit of a change for Zombie as it actually used cro... Read More

Morgan

(Nathan M Rose) 12/12/2016 4:20 PM EST
Ever since the advent of computer sciences, medical breakthroughs have been happening at a lightning fast pace. Starting in the 1990s with the human genome project and the cloning of Dolly the sheep, people have feared scientists might tinker too much with human DNA. As is the norm, art imitates life and in the past few decades films have popped up... Read More

The Legend of Tarzan

(Nathan M Rose) 10/11/2016 8:46 AM EST
After the success of Disney's 1999 animated hit film Tarzan, it was only a matter of time before another live action film was made about the "King of The Jungle". After a long development process and a few different directors, David Yates of Harry Potter fame, along with Warner Bros., brought the legend to life again this summer ... Read More

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

(Nathan M Rose) 10/10/2016 11:44 AM EST
In a case of life imitating art comes the 20th Century Fox comedy, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Mike (Adam Devine; Pitch Perfect) and Dave (Zac Effron; Neighbors) are brothers who are known for being the life of the party, but when their sister gets engaged, their parents inform them that they each need to bring dates... Read More

Highlander : 30th Anniversary

(Nathan M Rose) 9/27/2016 11:19 PM EST
I am Connor MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod. I was born in 1518 in the village of Glenfinnan on the shores of Loch Shiel. And I am immortal. — With that phrase uttered in 1986, a cult classic was born that would spawn several sequel movies and a television show.That film, Highlander, is now celebrating its 30th Anniversary.&nb... Read More