Web Series Showcase – The Adventures of Superseven, Tap It! & Black
Creating content for people to watch on the web is an uphill climb. With literally millions of choices, how on earth does one go about standing out?
Justin Bowler
Indie Report – The Radiant Spider-Man
In 7min., 46 sec., the short offers drama, action, and comedy.
A Letter to DC and WB
The current leadership of DC is going to be the downfall of the modern superhero boom.
Is It Possible to Predict the Ending of “Game of Thrones”?
Justin Bowler looks at “Game of Thrones” – is it a depiction of medieval literature OR of the medieval world itself?
Comic-Con 2016 Round Up
Justin Bowler sums up his time at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con for TheMovieGuys.net
Will “No Man’s Sky” Blow Because of “Batman v. Superman”’s Suckage? (Probably Not, But Here is My Fear)
The release of “Batman v. Superman” has come and gone. Sadly, I was greatly disappointed in the movie. And, of course, keeping with this parallel, it makes me fear for “No Man’s Sky”.
Details on the Upcoming “Assassin’s Creed” Movie, Reviews of the “Assassin’s Creed” Video Games, GameStop is Awesome! And Why Best Buy SUCKS.
The title really says it all.
Batman: Movies and Games Review
THE BATMAN MOVIES…AND THE BATMAN VIDEO GAMES…REVIEWED…AT THE SAME TIME!!! (I KNOW, RIGHT?!?)
BIRDMAN, OR LET’S TALK ABOUT THAT ENDING
SPOILERS AHEAD: If you have not seen “Birdman”, and do not wish the ending to be ruined, then do not keep reading (that being said, most people didn’t understand the ending, so even if you read this, it’s probably not that big of a deal).
OSCAR NOMINEE MOVIE REVIEW – THE IMITATION GAME
Historical Spoilers Ahead! If you do NOT KNOW WORLD HISTORY, or do NOT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT WORLD HISTORY, then DO NOT KEEP READING!
MOVIE REVIEW – THE LOOKALIKE
Thirty minutes into the film I actually said out loud “I love this film and I love everyone in it!”
THE MOVIE GUYS LIVE FROM THE LOOKALIKE PREMIERE
Movie Guy Justin Bowler hits the red carpet to chat about “The Lookalike” and play a little “Who do you look like?” with the cast and filmmakers.
INDIE REPORT – IRA AND ALLISON’S MURDER MYSTERY
This independent film utilizes an incredible amount of ingenuity and the outcome is a whirling ride in the vein of a live murder mystery stage show.
INDIE REPORT – DEVIL’S MILE
“Devil’s Mile” is inventive, well-crafted and innovative (unlike the idiots who are running the PC game platform, Steam (by the Valve Corporation)).
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING – MOTIVATIONAL GROWTH
The ride genuinely makes you uncomfortable from turn to turn but elates you in between.
MOVIE REVIEW – LIFE’S A BREEZE
Overall, this Irish indie film is charming and full of love. If you enjoyed “The Full Monty” and “Waking Ned Devine”, then this is one to find and enjoy.
INDIE REPORT – HELLO FOREVER
“Hello Forever” is an ambitious and subtle undertaking by filmmaker Peter R. Kirk.
SHORT FILM REVIEW – MORDRAUD
“Mordraud” is a fantastic little short. By “Fantastic”, I mean Extraordinary. By “Little”, I mean Epic. By “Short”, I mean under 23 minutes.
REPORTING FROM THE FLOOR OF COMIC-CON 2014
Paul Preston & Justin Bowler recall their exploits from Comic-Con in San Diego, a magical land where, for everything you plan, there are ten things that are equally awesome that you are missing out on.
SHORT FILM REVIEW – E.M.M.A.
When shorts are in the hands of seasoned and learned professionals, they can be a great encompassing example of artistic capability. Such is the case with “E.M.M.A.” by Stephen Herman at Broken Box Inc.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST – “THE HORROR…” (w/Ray Schillaci) – “Edge of Tomorrow” & “The Fault in Our Stars”
Showcast Episode 53: “Edge of Tomorrow” and “The Fault in Our Stars” get the full movie preview treatment from The Move Guys with guest host Justin Bowler. Plus, a look at movie news and a first for the Showcast – in depth talk about horror movies with special guest Ray Schillaci.
MOVIE REVIEW – THE BIG ASK
Characters make you laugh and cry and laugh again. And in the middle of it all is a very compelling and touching story about friendship.
A MILLION WAYS TO DIE ON THE MOVIE SHOWCAST (w/Tony Sam & Ron Babcock) – “Maleficent” & “A Million Ways to Die in the West”
Showcast Episode 52: L.A. movie theaters, Tom Cruise man-crushing, “Jaws” imitators, game shows and future Disney villain movies are just a few of the tangents The Movie Guys go off on with guests Tony Sam and Ron Babcock in studio to preview “Maleficent” and “A Million Ways to Die in the West”. Plus, an “Indie Round-Up” and great film talk with resident independent film reviewer Justin Bowler.
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE – HORROR
Justin Bowler reviews two indie horror shorts screened at The Phoenix Film Festival’s International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival
SHORT FILM REVIEW – THE CARRIAGE OR: DRACULA & MY MOTHER
I love shorts and indies because they are willing to try new things. The vision of the filmmaker is often refreshing and innovative. That is exactly the way I would describe Ben Gordon’s short film: refreshing and innovative.
FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS – PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – PT. 2
More filmmaker interviews from Phoenix Film Festival, including horror film legend Dee Wallace and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Steven Knight.
FILMMAKER INTERVIEWS – PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – PT. 1
Filmmaker interviews (including directors, actors, composers, producers and more) live from The Party Pavilion at The 2014 Phoenix Film Festival.
MOVIE REVIEW – LOCKE
Movie Guy Justin Bowler reviews “Locke”, which was the opening night film at The Phoenix Film Festival.
DVD, BLU-RAY & STREAMING MOVIE REVIEW – CUJO
My 16-year old niece (who, I will be the first to admit, is smarter than the average teenager, but yet still representative of her age group) and her friends can tell you that a scary dog is referred to as Cujo. But they have no idea why.
REPORTING FROM THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL
The Phoenix Film Festival is well on its way to becoming one of the more important film festivals in the world.
THE MOVIE SHOWCAST AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL (w/Justin Bowler) – “Oculus”, “Rio 2” & “Draft Day”
Showcast Episode 45: The Movie Guys are broadcasting from The Phoenix Film Festival. Besides previewing “Oculus”, “Rio 2” and “Draft Day”, Paul, Lee, Karen and special guest host Justin Bowler got interviews with loads of filmmakers, including “Locke” director Steven Knight and horror legend Dee Wallace. It’s a unique episode recorded at an awesome place.
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – DAY THREE!
Party Pavilion panels, challenging trivia contests, filmmaker Q&As, live entertainment, dogs and cats living together. Mass hysteria!
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – DAY TWO!
Horror shorts, Dee Wallace, Party Pavilion, Pitcher’s mound, live music, karaoke, guerrila marketing. We didn’t start the fire.
It’s Day Two of The Phoenix Film Festival.
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – DAY ONE!
It’s on. Things have begun at The Phoenix Film Festival, including the opening night screening of “Locke” starring Tom Hardy, plus awards and get-to-know-yas all ’round.
INDIE REPORT – CROSSLAND
Indie films tend to fall into one category: Indie Films. “Crossland” is the well-earned exception. Not just an indie film, but a FOREIGN-HORROR-INDIE film.
THE MOVIE GUYS AT THE PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL – VIDEO #5
Movie Guys Paul Preston and Justin Bowler explain how you can be cooler than the next filmgoer.
HAROLD RAMIS PICTICLE TRIBUTE
How much was Harold Ramis loved?
Quickly after his death, across the internet, memes and fan art paid tribute. Here are some of the best.
OSCAR NOMINEE MOVIE REVIEW – AMERICAN HUSTLE
I do not have a degree in film or writing, and do not have any authority to speak on film theory. That being said, I will expunge those thoughts and focus on what I am good at… judging people.
INDIE REPORT – BESTIES
I love indie films because they tackle subject matter in a new and refreshing perspective, since they are not victims to the constraints of Hollywood box-heads (You know who you are, Box-heads).
MOVIE REVIEW – INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2
I am a fan of director James Wan. He is a great young director with a particularly good eye for horror, a great sense for creating tension, and knows how to scare an audience. Unfortunately, he doesn’t demonstrate ANY of his talents in “Insidious 2”.