Left 4 Dead Fan Film

Recently I've been following a group of young filmmakers on Youtube -- two brothers -- named Connor (oh yeah) and Collin. These two guys are brilliant filmmakers. Personally I don't play a lot of video games, however, I am very familiar with video games that come out because I do have friends are  practically obsessed with gaming (not that it's a bad thing, but pick up a book every now and then). Anyways, I figured I'd post a short film they've made based on the game Left 4 Dead. So check these guys out and subscribe to them.

-- Connor Murphy

Weekly Recommendations 4/25/2012

Push -- Push is an interesting little film, which involves people with unique powers who are either being hunted by the government or are in alliance with them. I enjoyed this movie for a number of reason: Action, the unique powers, Camilla Belle (so hot) etc. So check this movie out.

Contagion -- Just by the name of the film you already know what Contagion is about. Those of you who can't put two-and-two together here it is. A virus is released and we watch scientists race against time to find a cure. We watch a journalist make money off the virus by promoting a false curse. And a family man trying to protect his daughter from the disease since he's immune. It makes you feel dirty. So definitely check this movie out.

Fracture -- Fracture stares Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling (who in this film actually did extremely well!) Hopkins kills his wife, confess, and all the evidence points to Hopkins. Gosling is a lawyer who thinks this is a slam dunk case -- he knows he's going to win -- but when he goes to trial Hopkins represents himself. Therefore, all the "evidence" that they thought they had, is not standing up in court and Hopkins is one step ahead of everyone. I loved this movie. Check it out.

Paul -- I loved Paul I thought it was extremely funny. Even thought it came off as a little to preachy -- trying to refute Christianity. And I'm an atheist saying this -- and it was obvious the writers were anti-religion (and so am I), which is OK, just make it not so obvious, regardless of that, it worked. The movie was still extremely funny and crude. I would definitely recommend Paul for everyone especially atheist a like.
3:10 to Yuma -- Personally I'm not a fan of Westerns. I do like Space Westerns like Firefly, but most Westerns like True Grit the remake was kind of boring and not what I expected. Maybe I had caught up in the hype of it all. However, 3:10 to Yuma, I absolutely loved this movie. It's a really interesting film and I thought Christian Bale did a wonderful john and the same goes for Russel Crowe. If you're a fan of Westerns, you'll like this. If you hate Western still check this out, because you just might like it and you'll surprise yourself.

-- Connor Murphy

Total Recall (Remake)

GENRE: Science Fiction
STARRING: Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Bieand Bryan Cranston
RELEASE DATE: August 3, 2012

Total Recallis another movie I am looking forward to. I am a huge Colin Ferrell fan and because he's in this movie I will see it. I will say this, the original  Total Recall (1980s) I didn't really care for. However, from my understanding the remake will be much closer to and true to the book compared to the original which was loosely based on the book. So Total Recall will definitely be another movie I will see in theaters this summer.

-- Connor Murphy

G.I. Joe Retaliation

GENRE: Action
STARRING: Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum, Lee Byung-hun, Ray Park
RELEASE DATE: June 29, 2012

G.I. Joe Retaliation isn't a film to eager to see. Why because the first film was pretty awful. However, because I like Dawyane Johnson I will give this movie a chance. Again the first movie was awful, but I do admit for an action flick, it's pretty entertaining and it's almost nostalgic. And because Bruce Willis is in it, I will definitely be watching it.

Release Date: June 29, 2012

-- Connor Murphy

The Avengers

GENRE: Superhero Film
STARRING: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston ,Samuel L. Jackson
RELEASE DATE: May 4, 2012 (United States) and Aprill, 11 2012 (The World Premiere.)

I am not a fan of Superhero movies. However, the only reason why I am anticipating this movie is because of one my favorite writers, producers and directors -- and the creator of the Greatest Sci-Fi TV show ever, Firefly -- Joss Whedon directed The Avengers. So that's the only reason why I will give this movie a benefit of a doubt.

-- Connor Murphy

Prometheus

GENRE: Science Fiction
STARRING: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, Charlize Theron
RELEASE DATE: June 8, 2012

Prometheus is one of the movies I am anticipating so much this year. This movie comes off as one heck of a Sci-Fi movie. I cannot wait for this to come out. All I can say is, I am definitely going to be watching this movies in theaters in June. I love the concept of exploring the alien planet and how everything lead up to the point where we are first introduced to the planet in Alien. So this is one movie I am definitely anticipating Prometheus.

-- Connor Murphy

Battleship

GENRE: Science Fiction/Action
STARRING: Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano
RELEASE DATE: May 18, 2012 (United States, Canada) April 11, 2012 (International.)

When it comes to Battleship I am very skeptical for some reason. If you've played the game then you know there's no way you can base a movie off a game that requires two things: Buddha patience and -- excuse my language, but it's necessary -- a shit load of fuckin' luck to actually win the game! From my understanding Battleship will show the battle from both sides, the humans and the aliens. I hope that this movie will be fantastic. As a matter of fact I will see Battleship because another one of my favorite actors is in it -- Liam Nesson (I always said his name 'Liam Nelson'). However, I am very skeptical of Rhianna's role in the movie. I just hate when rappers or singers become "actors" or "actors" become "singers." It just complicates everything. A great example is Chris Brown in the movie Takers -- A complete rip off of every heist movie made. It was awful -- now that's for another time. Nonetheless, with Rhianna transitioning over into mainstream movies, I am highly skeptical. Thought, I will see it because I do love alien invasion movies! So check out the trailer.

-- Connor Murphy