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Tony's Review of "Star Trek Into Darkness"

Tony Kerns — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:42:46 +0000

J.J. Abrams has graced the silver screen with his follow-up to the successful reboot “Star Trek”, showing us as clearly as possible that he is not a fan of “Star Trek”.

Since the events of the previous film, newly promoted Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise are sent to the planet Nibiru to observe the indigenous primitive population

Tony's Review of "Iron Man 3″

Tony Kerns — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:07:59 +0000

Another film trilogy has come to an end, but this trilogy has done what few before have been able to accomplish, save the best movie for last.

Taking place after the events of “The Avengers”, “Iron Man 3” opens with a flashback to New Year’s Eve 1999 where a very drunk and cocky Tony Stark is speaking at a symposium in Sweden, laying his moves on thick to scientist Maya Hansen, and blowing off disabled scientist Aldrich Killian who is promoting his think-tank, Advanced Idea Mechanics

Tony's Review of "Evil Dead"

Tony Kerns — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:19:23 +0000

Another remake? Yes, Hollywood has been out of original ideas for quite some time. However, “Evil Dead” takes the idea of a remake and does it the way it should, taking as little of the source material as necessary, and coming up with a new twist to make the new film a unique experience for the audience, both those new to the story and fans of the original

Legendary Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies at 70

Tony Kerns — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:06:46 +0000

Quite possibly the most recognizable and beloved movie critic of all time, Roger Ebert, passed away earlier today after a long battle with thyroid and salivary gland cancer that left him unable to speak for the last few years of his life. Originally treated for the cancer, Ebert revealed two days ago that the cancer [...]

"Veronica Mars" Movie Kickstarter Raises Over $2 Million in 12 Hours

Tony Kerns — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:38:18 +0000

Since going off the air after three seasons, talk of a “Veronica Mars” movie has been a regular topic among series creator Rob Thomas and star Kristen Bell. Finally getting permission from Warner Bros. to do so, Thomas began a Kickstarter campaign to raise $2 million to finally fund a “Veronica Mars” movie. Not only [...]

It's Been Two Years Since Rebecca Black Made Our Ears Bleed with "Friday"

Tony Kerns — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:30:05 +0000

Gee… from that title, do you think I’m a fan of the song “Friday”? And I’m really not trying to be a jerk about it, but can anyone listen to that song and call it good? It may be catchy, but that doesn’t mean it was a well done song. Nevertheless, “Friday” became a major [...]

First Trailer For "Kick Ass 2″. Warning: It's a RED BAND TRAILER!

Tony Kerns — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:19:06 +0000

To be perfectly honest, I don’t think many people were expecting much of the original “Kick Ass” movie, myself being one of them. But we were all taken off guard by the brutal realism, and quirky comedy, about a high schooler deciding to take matters into his own hands and becoming the super hero Kick [...]

Everyone Stop Freaking Out! Twinkies Are Coming Back!

Tony Kerns — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:07:29 +0000

I called it! As soon as Hostess went belly up in November I started telling people that it would only be a matter of months before Twinkies (at the very least) got picked up by another company and hit shelves all over again. Well, $410 million later and a joint effort between Metropoulos & Co. and [...]

In Defense of Being a Movie Snob [OPINION]

Tony Kerns — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:21:22 +0000

I’m a movie snob; I admit it and I see no problem with it. I’m highly critical of cinema because of my passion for it. Yes, it’s an art form and art is subjective, but I also believe there are aspects to film, just like any art, that are measurable and go to determine the quality of the piece and the skill of the people responsible for it

Glenn Beck vs. World Wrestling Entertainment

Tony Kerns — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 04:21:18 +0000

In the current day of “Sports Entertainment”, the idea of pro wrestling being “real” is passé. We all know it to be a physically demanding choreographed equivalent of a soap opera, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t going to take the scripted storylines to heart, and take offense when a storyline goes too far. Recently [...]

Playboy Attempting To Change Its Cultural Image

Tony Kerns — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:53:47 +0000

As any good business should, Playboy Enterprises has made the decision to revamp its cultural image in an attempt to stay socially relevant and financially viable. The past several years haven’t been the best for the iconic magazine, seeing a reduction in the size of the magazine and number of issues per year, combining two months a year into a “special edition”

Fox News Accused of Bigotry Towards Wiccans and Pagans

Tony Kerns — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:56:35 +0000

Fox News is receiving quick backlash for statements made during the PC Police segment on their weekend edition of “Fox and Friends” Sunday night, February 17th. The show’s hosts were discussing changes to the University of Missouri’s “Guide to Religions: Major Holidays and Suggested Accommodations,” a guide for faculty to help them plan exams accordingly around recognized religious holidays

Tony's Review of "A Good Day To Die Hard"

Tony Kerns — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:26:23 +0000

The original “Die Hard” was a surprise action film that helped redefine the genre. In an age of muscular superheroes like Stallone and Schwarzenegger, an average looking television actor became the next major action star. Bruce Willis as John McClane was the first “everyman” to be believed as a major action hero, being the wrong [...]

Arizona Bill Requires Constitutional Loyalty Oath to Graduate

Tony Kerns — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:11:56 +0000

As important as public education is to our society, it’s understandable that any changes to it will be met with high scrutiny, and likely high controversy. Some schools were met with challenges over something as simple as dropping cursive writing from the curriculum, while others felt the backlash for using textbooks that indicated that humans and dinosaurs lived at the same time

5 Things a Big City Has Over Wichita Falls

Tony Kerns — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:14:53 +0000

If you haven’t seen it yet, Bethany Lee recently posted “5 Reasons Why Living In Wichita Falls is Better Than the Big City”, laying out reasons why you should second guess moving away. Having lived in Wichita Falls for a third of my life, I can definitely say I have a love and fond memories for

Critic Rex Reed Slams Melissa McCarthy's Movie and Weight

Tony Kerns — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:09:30 +0000

According to Wikipedia, Film criticism is "the analysis and evaluation of films, individually and collectively. In general, this can be divided into journalistic criticism that appears regularly in newspapers, and other popular, mass-media outlets and academic criticism by film scholars that is informed by film theory and published in journals." But one critic seems to believe that includes attacking the film's

Controversy Over 'Illegal Immigrant Hunting Permit' Sticker

Tony Kerns — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:09:28 +0000

To say that illegal immigration is a hot issue in our country right now is an understatement. Many would argue that President Obama is catering to illegal immigrants, and others believe it was Romney’s stance on immigrants that lost him the Latino vote. With tempers rising on both sides, at what point does someone [...]

Selena Gomez Tells Young Fans Not To See "Spring Breakers"

Tony Kerns — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:10:28 +0000

In a time when young singers adopt a raunchy image while still marketing themselves to a young audience, its refreshing to see a singer take responsibility and warn fans and their parents about something that won’t be appropriate for her usual fanbase. With a track record that includes movies like “Ramona and Beezus” and “Hotel [...]

Tony's Review of "Warm Bodies"

Tony Kerns — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:38:57 +0000

A film by Summit Entertainment (the company that brought us “The Twilight Saga”), based on a book, starring a girl that looks like Kristen Stewart in a blonde wig, and it’s about a girl who falls in love with a dead guy? This sounds familiar. What am I getting myself into?! Wait… this movie’s good? [...]

Austin's 'Dr. Nerdlove' Has Love Advice For Everyone

Tony Kerns — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:19:06 +0000

As Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, love is in the air for many people. But let’s face facts, for many others, love is around the corner ready to mug them and leave them curled up in the fetal position crying. A holiday centered around love can be a harsh and sad reminder for those who [...]