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Even in an off month, The Star Wars/Funko Smuggler's Bounty sub box is never dull. Review by Matt Cummings As the nature of geek boxes continues to pan out as we expected - with whipsaw efforts from now-lesser boxes - Star Wars and Marvel Collector Corps continue their unequalled dominance. This is more true when you look at March's Star Wars box. Although there's no new movie out - and none planned until December's Rogue One - the box is far superior to those by Geek Fuel and Loot Crate (which we've now cancelled). With this month's theme as CANTINA, we see SB giving us a nice collection of items with only one item failing to connect. Before diving in, let's review the details: The cost for a Month to Month is $25 (plus S/H), or $150 (plus S/H) for a one-year subscription. You get one box every other month, with SB promising $50 in value and no fluff. If you choose the Smuggler membership (yearly), you are promised an additional gift on y...

March's Geek Fuel sets its sights high and mostly achieves them. Mostly. Review by Matt Cummings As the dead of winter gives way a breath of fresh spring air, we couldn't help but wonder why the same love didn't happen for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice . Hoping the superhero team up would lead to big bankrolls, Geek Fuel and other subscription boxes hopped onboard. But just like them movie, March's box achieves only some of its goals. Before diving in, let's review the details: The cost for a Month to Month is $17.90, $16.90/month for a 3-month subscription, $15.90/month for a 6-month tour and just $13.90/month for a one-year subscription. Shipping $6.00 to the US, Canada, and at least a few other countries. We use QUALITY and TIMING to base our reviews, so let's see how this box stands up. As always, we'll end our review with some additional thoughts after the unboxing: Winners For sure, the superhero t-shirt ios legit. Th...

Criminal is an ugly, weird, psychotic flick that wastes too many of its esteemed assets. Review by Matt Cummings WARNING: Major spoilers ahead. There's not much that the spy thriller Criminal gets right, and that's too bad because its fascinating premise and great cast are outshined by a shoddy script, marginal execution, and the sense that some studio head pushed this project into the wrong direction. The violent world of spy craft has taken another soldier, this time in murdered CIA operative Bill Pope (Ryan Reynolds). But his sacrifice yields an interesting by-product: he was on his way to pick up the launch codes for the entire American defense network, which was stolen by a shadowy character named The Dutchman (Michael Pitt). The bag's disappearance and location of The Dutchman have also spurred interest by other parties, including the psychotic anarchist Heimdahl (Jordi Molla), who desires to sell the laptop to the highest bidder in the hopes of e...

NINE LIVES is the story of a stuffy businessman, Tom Brand ( Kevin Spacey ), who finds himself trapped inside the body of his family's cat. If any hope exists of returning to his family as the husband and father they deserve, Tom will have to learn why he has been placed in this peculiar situation and the great lengths he must go to earn back his human existence. Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a daredevil billionaire at the top of his game. His eponymous company FireBrand is nearing completion on its greatest achievement to date - the tallest skyscraper in the northern hemisphere. But Tom's workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his family, particularly his beautiful wife Lara (Jennifer Garner) and his adoring daughter Rebecca (Malina Weissman). Rebecca's 11th birthday is here, and she wants the gift she wants every year, a cat. Tom hates cats, but he is without a gift and time is running out. His GPS directs him to a mystical pet store brimming with odd and e...

When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Jena Malone, Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Elle Fanning, Abbey Lee, Bella Heathcote, Desmond Harrington and Karl Glusma n. THE NEON DEMON will have its world premiere in the Official Competition of the 69th Cannes Film Festival Amazon Studios will release THE NEON DEMON in theaters June 2016 WHAT IS ‘THE NEON DEMON’? “L.A., because of all the lights.” – Elle Fanning (Jesse) “Otherworldly beauty, but [also] the dark underbelly of that.” – Jena Malone (Ruby) “The industry and the city. It’s glossy and shiny but it will eat you alive.” – Bella Heathcote (Gigi) “A demonic force…camouflaged in glitter and stilettos.” - Abbey Lee (Sarah) “That kind of empty, shallow notoriety or celebrity that doesn’t really mean anything in the end and…eats p...

DIRECTOR JUSTIN LIN INVITES STAR TREK FANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO JOIN HIM, ALONG WITH CAST AND CREW, FOR A FIRST-EVER FAN EVENT ON MAY 20 IN CELEBRATION OF THE SERIES’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND “ STAR TREK BEYOND ” SNEAK PREVIEW EVENT WILL INCLUDE A PREMIERE OF THE FINAL TRAILER, EXCLUSIVE FIRST-LOOKS OF FOOTAGE, SPECIAL GUESTS APPEARANCES AND OTHER SURPRISES LIN TO ANNOUNCE ‪SHORTLY HOW FANS CAN WIN A CHANCE TO BE THERE IN-PERSON AT PARAMOUNT’S HISTORIC STUDIO LOT  "Star Trek Beyond" director Justin Lin announced today a first-ever fan event to take place on May 20 in celebration of the series’ milestone 50th Anniversary this year and the film's release this summer. The one-time only special event, taking place at the historic Paramount Pictures studio lot, will include the premiere of the newest “Star Trek Beyond” trailer, an exclusive first-look of never before seen footage from the upcoming film, a Q&A with Lin and the cast and crew, special guests appear...

Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner, accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities - against himself and his fellow slaves - Nat orchestrates an uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. Please Leave A Comment-

Anative of Auburn, Lee Giove, who now lives in Sweden. He started this campaign to provide these beautiful winged shirts for children fighting major illness. Shriners Hospital for Children®- Northern California teams up with ‘ My Wings ’ of Sweden to give wings of upliftment and hope to young patients while assisting their recovery. “ My Wings ”, a Swedish based start-up with roots in Sacramento, California, has created a unique shirt with built-in wings to give children the feeling of freedom to soar in life. They have been designed to stimulate fantasies in a child’s mind and a sense of empowerment. “My Wings” recently announced the launch of their innovative “Giving Wings” Children’s Charity program. Their new approach at helping improve and foster healing in children with special needs and/or going through traumatic experiences is nothing short of a new paradigm in children’s health care. Sometimes all it takes to change lives for the better is an innovative approach, and Le...

“ BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE ” HITS ANOTHER BENCHMARK AT $800 MILLION WORLDWIDE. The Warner Bros. Pictures Actioner Continues to Soar Around the Globe, Scoring Over $300 Million in North America and $500 Million Overseas. Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” continues to hit new heights at the box office, reaching a worldwide total of more than $800 million and counting. The announcement was made today by Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of Worldwide Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. Kwan Vandenberg said, “We want to thank our partners in exhibition for their unwavering support in delivering the film, day-and-date, to a record number of screens for a March corridor, further demonstrating our commitment to a 12-month strategy for films of every genre. We also want to thank fans around the world for sharing their passion for these characters and this story by heading to the theatres for ‘Batman v Superman,’ and we congratula...

Enter For A Chance To See GREEN ROOM On April 21st at 7:00 PM In Houston. Green Room is a brilliantly crafted and wickedly fun horror-thriller starring Patrick Stewart as a diabolical club owner who squares off against an unsuspecting but resilient young punk band. Down on their luck punk rockers The Ain’t Rights are finishing up a long and unsuccessful tour, and are about to call it quits when they get an unexpected booking at an isolated, run-down club deep in the backwoods of Oregon. What seems merely to be a third-rate gig escalates into something much more sinister when they witness an act of violence backstage that they weren’t meant to see. Now trapped backstage, they must face off against the club’s depraved owner, Darcy Banker ( Stewart ), a man who will do anything to protect the secrets of his nefarious enterprise. But while Darcy and his henchmen think the band will be easy to get rid of, The Ain’t Rights prove themselves much more cunning and capable than anyone exp...

Enter For A Chance To See Mother's Day On April 26th at 7:00 PM In LAS VEGAS . “ Mother’s Day ” is the latest star-studded ensemble comedy from director Garry Marshall (“Pretty Woman,” “Valentine’s Day”). Bringing together Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson , and Julia Roberts along with Jason Sudeikis , it’s a celebration of mothers everywhere. This big-hearted comedy invites us all to enjoy the laughter, tears, and love as three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother’s Day. The film also stars TIMOTHY OLYPHANT, SHAY MITCHELL, BRITT ROBERTSON, JACK WHITEHALL and AASIF MANDV I. See how to enter after the Jump... Make sure to  LIKE   SandwichJohnFilms  on  Facebook  and follow us on  Twitter  for all your entertainment news and to be to notified about our upcoming Advance Screenings. Also make sure to subscribe and download our  Podcast CLICK HERE TO ENTER DISCLAIMER: ARRIVE EARLY! SEATING IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SE...

Enter For A Chance To See Mother's Day On April 26th at 7:00 PM In TUCSON. “ Mother’s Day ” is the latest star-studded ensemble comedy from director Garry Marshall (“Pretty Woman,” “Valentine’s Day”). Bringing together Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson , and Julia Roberts along with Jason Sudeikis , it’s a celebration of mothers everywhere. This big-hearted comedy invites us all to enjoy the laughter, tears, and love as three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother’s Day. The film also stars TIMOTHY OLYPHANT, SHAY MITCHELL, BRITT ROBERTSON, JACK WHITEHALL and AASIF MANDV I. See how to enter after the Jump... Make sure to  LIKE   SandwichJohnFilms  on  Facebook  and follow us on  Twitter  for all your entertainment news and to be to notified about our upcoming Advance Screenings. Also make sure to subscribe and download our  Podcast CLICK HERE TO ENTER DISCLAIMER: ARRIVE EARLY! SEATING IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-...

DISNEY’S “ THE BFG ” TO RECEIVE GALA SCREENING AT THE 2016 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL Disney’s “The BFG” is to receive a Gala screening at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. The fantasy-adventure film will screen out of competition at the Palais des Festivals as part of this year's festival, which runs May 11-22, ahead of its July 1, 2016 release date. The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally come together to bring “The BFG” to life. Directed by the three-time Academy Award® winner from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison based on the best-selling book by Dahl, “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country and stars three-time Tony Award®, two-time Olivier Award and Oscar® winner Mark Rylance, newcomer Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall and Bill Hader. The film is produced by Spielberg, Frank M...

Based on the bestselling memoir by Stephen Elliott, The Adderall Diaries is the gripping and complex story of how an author’s fascination with a high-profile murder case leads him to come to terms with his troubled past while embarking on a potentially life-changing romance in the present. James Franco plays Stephen Elliot, a once-successful novelist paralyzed by writer's block and an escalating Adderall dependency, who becomes obsessed with a high-profile murder case as a way to escape his personal troubles. His interest leads him to meet Lana Edmond (Amber Heard), a smart, sexy reporter who gives him unique access to the case. As their relationship takes off, Stephen is suddenly thrust back into the past when his father (Ed Harris), a cruel and vindictive man, shows up to challenge the veracity of the memoir Stephen is writing. As Stephen simultaneously delves into the details of the murder case (which turns out to have some unexpected parallels to his own troubled upbr...

What if there was a company you could call that, for a premium, will bring your greatest fears to life? You don’t have to leave your house, your office, or your vacation; the scares are customized to your tastes and arrive at your doorstep when you least expect it. But like texting an ex at 2am, what sounds like a great idea at the time, can end up getting you killed. When horror movie enthusiast, Joe Foster (Lucas Neff) and his girlfriend, Lindsey Gains (Caitlin Stasey), are handed a business card for such a company, Joe’s curiosity gets the best of him. As the Fear, Inc experience seemingly begins, scares start popping up right out of Joe’s favorite horror movies, quickly turning him into a kid in a candy store; if the kid was a self righteous thirty year old and the candy store was the prop room from SAW. After a friend explains the company’s dangerous reputation, his rollercoaster of a journey goes from light hearted fun to uncomfortably realistic as things take a major turn f...

Here are some highlights from 20th Century Fox Showcase at CinemaCon 2016. See the entire list after the Jump... X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Release Date: May 27, 2016 Director: Bryan Singer Screenplay by Simon Kinberg; Story by Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris Producers: Simon Kinberg, Bryan Singer, Hutch Parker & Lauren Shuler Donner Cast: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn, Lucas Till, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp, Josh Helman, Lana Condor, Ben Hardy SYNOPSIS Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-MEN: APOCALYPSE. Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after tho...

At the CinemaCon showcase today, James Cameron surprised the audience by announcing 4 Avatar sequels, targeting 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2023. Please Leave A Comment-

He's Back. RAMA delivers another great review. Beautiful... Will leave you breathless and in awe Disney’s live action THE JUNGLE BOOK is the most beautiful film you’ll see this year. It’s absolutely stunning in every sense of the word. It leaves you breathless and in awe. This has been a great year so far, because just like what “Deadpool” has done to superhero genre and “Hardcore Henry” has done to action, THE JUNGLE BOOK is also a total game-changer in terms of family adventure film, it goes to show you that the future of cinema has arrived and it’s looking bright. This is such a masterfully crafted film so much so that you can’t wait to get your hands on the Blu-Ray so that you can watch the bonus features that would hopefully answer that million dollar question, ‘How did they do that?’ Mowgli (Neel Sethi) is a man-cub raised by a family of wolves but as he grows older, the jungle has become unsafe for him when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) promises to dev...