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Sophie Thatcher is Stranded on an Alien World in “Prospect”

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Simone Snaith

“Prospect,” directed by Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell, is an excitingly well-made independent sci-fi film with practical effects and good characters. It stars Sophie Thatcher as a teenager who arrives on an alien moon with her fallible father (Jay Duplass) … Continue reading →

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40 Years of Alien: 40th-Anniversary Exhibit and Film Screenings at the USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Presented by USC Visions and Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative and organized by the USC School of Cinematic Arts, an exclusive exhibit celebrating 40 years of Alien will be on display at the USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex … Continue reading →

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‘Silencio’ Intrigues But Stumbles Over Its Magic Stone

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Simone Snaith

“Silencio,” written and directed by Lorena Villarreal, is a film about the consequences of altering the past, unique in that the main character’s very existence is due to such an alteration. Ana (Melina Matthews) is a single mother and a … Continue reading →

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‘The Girl With All The Gifts’ Thrills on Both The Page and The Screen

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Simone Snaith

“The Girl With All The Gifts” is an excellent book by M.R. Carey, who also wrote the screenplay for the equally good film version directed by Colm McCarthy. It’s the story of Melanie, a super-bright student in a strange army … Continue reading →

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‘A Quiet Place’ – If They Hear You, You Will Most Definitely Die

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Joan Alperin

‘A Quiet Place,’ directed by John Krasinski, who also wrote the script along with Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, is one of the most terrifying and original horror films I’ve ever seen. Imagine giving birth without making a sound. Imagine … Continue reading →

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‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Takes Us On A Fantastic Trip Proving The Force is Definitely Still With Us

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Joan Alperin

I saw this film yesterday at the Disney Studios where the audience consisted of press and guests. It was more than obvious that expectations were high, very high, and from the loud applause as the credit rolled, no one was disappointed. … Continue reading →

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Blade Runner 2049: Philip K. Dick Would Be Extremely Proud

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Joan Alperin

First thing I have to say is that the studio asked us many times over to be very careful not to write a review that contains  “spoilers,” and since there are so many in this extraordinary film. I’ll just give … Continue reading →

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‘The War of The Planet of the Apes’ The Best of the Three

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Joan Alperin

‘The War For The Planet of the Apes” takes places two years after “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”. Most of the human race across the globe have been wiped out by the outbreak of the ALZ113 V, aka … Continue reading →

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Sci-Fest L.A. Returns to Hollywood in May

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Simone Snaith

Sci-Fest L.A. returns this year on May 5th through 29th to the Acme Theatre in Hollywood. Now in its third year, the festival features one-act science fiction plays, often starring actors from well-known sci-fi and fantasy franchises. (Wil Wheaton, Armin … Continue reading →

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The Art Directors Guild Presents Eagle-Con 2015

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Simone Snaith

The second annual Eagle-Con will be held at Cal State L.A. on May 14 and 15, presented by the Art Directors Guild. A convention designed to “explore issues of race, gender, orientation, identity, and representation in comic books”, Eagle-Con 2015 follows the theme … Continue reading →

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