The Bearded Trio

GHOST IN THE SHELL
Starring Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano, Michael Carmen Pitt, Pilou Asbaek, Chin Han and Juliet Binoche
Based the Manga by Masamune Shirow
Screenplay by Jamie Moss and William Wheeler and Ehren Kruger
Directed by Rupert Sanders 

Reviewed by Patrick & Paul Gibbs

 Out of Four


Masamue Shirow's revered, visionary manga series Ghost in the Shell has rabid fans all over the world. and was cited by the Wachowski's as a heavy influence on The Matrix. The 1995 film version, directed by Mamoru Oshii, is considered a classic as well, so there's a lot to live up to with an American remake, and the backlash started some time ago with the casting of Scarlett Johnasson in the lead role. Fans argued that the character of The Major, also known as "Motoko Kusanagi" is Japanese, not American. But it's important to point out that in Japan, the backlash is virtually non existant, as people expected an American version to star an American actress, and Oshii hi…

It's becoming a rare breed these days to find a good looking movie poster but this one for Colin Trevorrow's The Book of Henry really hits the mark.  The poster is illustrated by the hugely talented James Goodridge and reminds me of the classic posters of the 80's.  Trevorrow tweeted the poster yesterday and has become a hit with movie lovers.  You can watch the trailer below.


SYNOPSIS: Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the Carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter (Naomi Watts) works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty family friend Sheila (Sarah Silverman). Her younger son Peter (Jacob Tremblay) is a playful 8-year-old. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own unique way is Susan’s older son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher), age 11. Protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother – and, through investments, of the family as a whole – Hen…

Galactic Fashion is a monthly podcast dedicated to Star Wars and geek fashion, hosted by Johnamarie Macias and Teresa Delgado and part of the Jedi News Network. 

In episode 22, Teresa is back and the two hosts talk about the latest from Her Universe, the new Dooney & Bourke collection, the latest previews from Po-Zu's Star Wars footwear collection, RockLove Jewelry's newest licenses, and much more! Plus, the two interview (35:10) fangirl and video content creator Amanda Jean (@AmandaJeannn). Topics include how AJ became a fan of Star Wars and Disney and how that has affected her field of study, how she goes about preparing for conventions and Star Wars Celebration, she also gives us makeup/nail/convention tips, and much more. Plus, Mark Newbold and Matt Booker interviewed Sven Segal, the founder and director of Po-Zu (20:00). You can listen to episode 22 on iTunes and email them at Twg.galacticfashion@gmail.com with your comments, views and opinions to be a part of the sho…

“Let's just say... I'm the boss!” - The Boss Baby (Alec Baldwin) In eager anticipation of the upcoming release of THE BOSS BABY, a brand new clip has been released by Twentieth Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation in which we see the Boss Baby unveil his true identity, much to his brother Tim's confusion and surprise. Featuring the voice talents of Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel and Lisa Kudrow and from the director of Madagascar, THE BOSS BABY is due to arrive in cinemas this weekend.

DreamWorks Animation and the director of Madagascar invite you to meet a most unusual baby. He wears a suit, speaks with the voice and wit of Alec Baldwin, and stars in the animated comedy, DreamWorks’ The Boss Baby. The Boss Baby is a hilariously universal story about how a new baby's arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim. With a sly, heart-filled message about the importance of fami…