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Reviews from a staff member of “Sidewalks Entertainment”

Review: 2015 Wizard World Sacramento

SIDEWALKS host Richard R. Lee reviews his first experience at WIZARD WORLD SACRAMENTO.  I have been to several comic conventions, like WonderCon, Big Wow and Star Trek, over the years. These conventions, like Wizard World, is the place to see celebrities, a huge selection of collectibles, meet some creative artists, and, of course,…

Movie Review: Jurassic World

The Dinos are back, with Steven Spielberg returning to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of “The Jurassic Park” film series. J.P. has his take on the new film, which stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Vincent D’Onofrio. JURASSIC WORLD Universal Pictures Release Date: Friday, June 12, 2015 (Wide)…

Movie Review: Insidious: Chapter 3

It is a prequel to the first two films and the third installment in the “Insidious” film series. Our J.P. has his frightening take on the latest chapter starring Dermot Mulroney, Stefanie Scott, and Lin Shaye. INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3 Gramercy Pictures MPAA Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 97 minutes Director /…

Movie Review: Tomorrowland

“Imagine a place where nothing is impossible…” George Clooney heads the cast of “Tomorrowland and our J.P. has his take on the Disney film. TOMORROWLAND Rating: PG U.S. Released date: May 22, 2015 Running time: 130 min. Cast: George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Kathryn Hahn,…

Movie Review: Mad Max: Fury Road

It’s the fourth film of the long-running “Mad Max” franchise. Our J.P. gives us his take on “Fury Road,” starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron. “MAD MAX: FURY ROAD” Warner Bros. Pictures Released Date: Friday, May 15, 2015 MPAA Rating: R for intense sequences of violence throughout, and for disturbing…

Movie Review: The Avengers: Age Of Ultron

Writer / Director Joss Whedon unleashes Earth’s mightiest heroes in an all-new hair-raising adventure. J.P. has take on “The Avengers: Age Of Ultron.” AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Marvel Studios Rated PG-13 Running Time: 141 min. Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris…

Movie Review: Furious 7

Vin, Paul, Michelle and the rest of the cast are back. SIDEWALKS’ JP has take on the latest installment. FURIOUS 7 Universal Pictures Rated: PG-13 FOR PROLONGED FRENETIC SEQUENCES OF VIOLENCE, ACTION AND MAYHEM, SUGGESTIVE CONTENT AND BRIEF STRONG LANGUAGE. Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana…

Movie Review: Run All Night

Director Jaume Collet-Serra works with his “Non-Stop” star Liam Neeson again in the latest action thriller. Our action-fan J.P. gives his thoughts on “Run All Night.” RUN ALL NIGHT Warner Bros. Pictures MPAA Rating: R for “strong violence, language including sexual references, and some drug use” Run Time: 114 minutes…

Movie Review: Chappie

From the director of “District 9” and “Elysium” comes Neill Blomkamp’s latest sci-fi action thriller called “Chappie.” Our own J.P. gives his take on the film. “CHAPPIE” Columbia Pictures Opened: Friday, March 6, 2015 Rated R by the MPAA for the following reasons: violence, language and brief nudity Running Time:…

Special Feature: Monster Jam

SIDEWALKS own videographer / writer J.P. Langston and host Richard R. Lee checked out Monster Jam 2015. You’d be in for an adrenalin rush watching monstrous 4x4s flying 130 feet across a dirt track. These monster trucks have the ability to hop in the air 30 feet and perform awesome…

Movie Review: Jupiter Ascending

With names such as Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis and The Wachowskis attached, “Jupiter Ascending” must be amazing. Or is it? SIDEWALKS’ own J.P. has his take on the latest sci-fi adventure. “JUPITER ASCENDING” Warner Bros. Pictures Opening Date: Friday, February 6, 2015 MPAA Rating: PG-13 for “some violence, sequences of…

Movie Review: Black Sea

“Black Sea” is a British adventure thriller film directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Dennis Kelly. SIDEWALKS’ own J.P. has his take on the film starring Jude Law. BLACK SEA Focus Features Rating: R Run Time: 114 Minutes Director: Kevin Macdonald (“The Last King of Scotland,” “The Eagle”) Writer:…

Movie Review: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Dan Stevens and Ben Kingsley are back for the third and final installment of “Night at the Museum” comedy. Our J.P. has his take. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb 20th Century Fox Directed by Shawn Levy Produced by Shawn Levy, Chris…

Movie Review: The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies

The third and final installment of the film adaptation based on the novel “The Hobbit” by J. R. R. Tolkien. J.P. has his take on the Peter Jackson epic. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Warner Bros. Pictures Directed by Peter Jackson Produced by Carolynne Cunningham, Zane Weiner,…

Movie Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay– Part 1

The final chapter of “The Hunger Games” saga is now here. SIDEWALKS’ Lisa has her take on “Mockingjay – Part 1.” THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1 (Lionsgate Films) Directed by Francis Lawrence Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Phillip Seymour Hoffman,…

Movie Review: Interstellar

Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Michael Caine lead the cast of this ambitious sci-fi odyssey. J.P.’s has his take on the film, directed by Christopher Nolan (“The Dark Knight” trilogy). INTERSTELLAR Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures Present In Association with Legendary Pictures A Syncopy/Linda Obst Productions Production…

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