When you think action film with special effects out the wazoo and interesting characters, do you think of Russia? You may after you see the updated trailer for Guardians, a movie that many are calling Russia’s answer to the Avengers franchise. I mean, the Avengers don’t have a humanoid bear in their ranks. Guardians does. […]
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Kidnap is the Feminist Version of Taken
August 24th, 2016 
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The trailer has just been released for the movie Kidnap starring Halle Berry. The premise is simple, Karla McCoy (Berry) has a son Frankie who was kidnapped by a stranger during a park visit. How far will Karla go to recover her kidnapped child? The trailer does a decent job at demonstrating the desperation that […]
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Tags: cinema, Halle Berry, Kidnap, liam neeson, movie, Taken, theater, trailer 
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Spadoni Productions Release Lupin the Third vs Hitman Contracts Youtube Short Film
August 20th, 2016 Carl Williams
If you have been with us here on Gravis Ludus and Retro Gaming Magazine for very long then you know Spadoni Productions. They have done some really good short films based on various intellectual properties over the years. Their most recent work is Hitman Contracts vs Lupin the Third, a combination of two popular franchises- […]
Posted in Movies, News, Web Tags: 47, fan film, Hitman Contracts, Lupin the Third, short film, Spadoni Productions, YouTube No Comments »
Batman Return of the Caped Crusaders Cartoon Brings Back Classic Bat-Stars
August 17th, 2016 Carl Williams
In the 1960’s we had this really cool television show that was campy as all get out. It is viewed upon badly by a lot of people that watch it now but for the most part, it is accepted as just plain old fun. My experience with the show came via re-runs because I was […]
Posted in Movies, News, TV Tags: batman, Blu-Ray, Catwoman, Digital HD, joker, Penguin, Return of the Caped Crusaders, Riddler, robin No Comments »
Will Ferrell with John C Reilly to Interpret Holmes an Watson
August 16th, 2016 Carl Williams
While Step Brothers was one of those films that a lot of people enjoyed, there are a few naysayers amongst the movie goers. The comedy team of John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell is coming back and this time they are setting their high school grade level humor sites on Holmes and Watson. Yeah, Sherlock […]
Posted in Movies, News Tags: comedy, Holmes and Watson, John C Reilly, movie, Sherlock Holmes, Step Brothers, Talladega Nights, Watson, Will Ferrell No Comments »
Lady Gaga Starring in A Star is Born Remake
August 16th, 2016 Carl Williams
Beginning production early next year the third remake of A Star is Born will star Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Lady Gaga was recently cast as the leading lady in this remake that will feature the directorial debut of Cooper. Lady Gaga will also release new music for this version of A Star is Born. […]
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Unofficial Animated Firefly Trailer Released
August 16th, 2016 Carl Williams
To say that Firefly was taken from fans too soon is probably the biggest understatement of the year. It is a series that is loved by many and just about any one of those people would love to see a relaunch. While it is apparent that the final piece of Firefly was shown in the […]
Posted in Movies, News, Stuff, TV Tags: animated, Firefly, Further Adventures, Serenity, Stephen Byrne, unofficial No Comments »
Batman the Killing Joke Movie Review
August 7th, 2016 Carl Williams
Reviewing Batman the Killing Joke is tough for me. It has been quite awhile since I read the graphic novel of the same name for one. Second, I am a big animated Batman fan (anything after the first live action movie has been “eh” to me). I know the animated movies carry a slightly different […]
Posted in Movies, News, Reviews Tags: animation, Barbara Gordon, Batgirl, batman, graphic novel, joker, Killing Joke, movie, rated R No Comments »
Ghostbusters 2016 Reboot Review
July 31st, 2016 Carl Williams
It is no secret that the new Ghostbusters reboot is still causing fans to either be behind it or against it. Those that are against it are claiming they won’t even watch it so I am not sure why they are even complaining. At least understand why you hate something. Anyhow, this reboot is what […]
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Wonder Woman Cinematic Trailer – Thoughts, Concerns and Gal Gadot
July 23rd, 2016 Carl Williams
It is probably no secret to you that the new Wonder Woman cinematic trailer has been released at Comic-Con today. There is a lot of hype behind this movie and for many, it is rightfully deserved. The Wonder Woman character has been all but completely ignored in DC Comics cinematic universe – go ahead, name […]
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