The epic action-adventure, Kubo and the Two Strings, set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. The film is directed by Travis Knight and was written by Marc Haimes and Chris Butler from a story by Shannon Tindle and Marc Haimes. Now you can explore the lineage of the film’s villain as they come to life in the all-new featurette found below. You can also discover the myth of...[Read More]
Long time, no see, dear readers. But I’m back, and just in time for the release of the new Ghostbusters. This week’s Trailer Trashin’ column takes a look at the new trailer for Laika’s upcoming animated film Kubo and the Two Strings. Premise: Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voice of Art Parkinson) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town. But hi...[Read More]
Welcome to another “Preview Reel” column, where we look at the week’s upcoming wide-release movies. We wrote last week that this summer has seen very little originality, and this week continues that trend as another sequel to a beloved film finally hits theaters. The Will Smith-less Independence Day: Resurgence debuts twenty years after the original became a summer blockbuster phenomenon. There ar...[Read More]