Britt Hayes is a writer, movie lover, and sensible sweater enthusiast living in Austin, Texas. She watches too much TV and never eats her vegetables.
Britt Hayes
Robin Williams, Beloved Actor and Comedian, Dead at 63
In a completely tragic and unfathomable turn of events, beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at the age of 63. Williams was found in his home in California earlier today, as confirmed by the Marin County Sheriff's department.
New Netflix Instant Releases — August 2014
If you're looking for something to watch in the comfort of your own home, Netflix has some great new titles hitting Instant in August, including the long-awaited fourth season of 'The Killing.' Read on for our guide to the best new titles coming to Netflix Instant in August 2014.
‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ Trailer: The Rebellion Begins
Comic-Con 2014 has brought us yet another delightful treat: the first full trailer for 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1.' With the film's release only four months away, it's time to ignite the rebellion as we return to Panem with Katniss and Co. in the first part of the riveting conclusion to the trilogy.
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Trailer from Comic-Con 2014: A World of Fire and Blood
If you were dying to see the 'Mad Max: Fury Road' trailer shown on Saturday at Comic-Con 2014, the wait is over: Warner Bros. has released the first official trailer for the film online in all of its insane, violent and explosive glory.
‘Sex Tape’ and the Problem With Movies About Married People With Boring Problems
Did you hear the one about getting married and having a family? When you get married and have children, you no longer get to have sex. This basic knowledge has become such a tired movie cliche and yet entire films continue to be built around it, including 'Sex Tape,' the new film that reunites 'Bad Teacher' director Jake Kasdan with his stars Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel -- a combination that should make for easy entertainment, but instead lends itself to exasperated groans.
‘The Captive’ Trailer: Ryan Reynolds Gets Tough While Trying to Find His Missing Daughter
This is a side of Ryan Reynolds we always like seeing: gruff, dark, and super dramatic. In director Atom Egoyan's newest thriller 'The Captive,' Reynolds plays a father whose daughter is kidnapped and mysteriously reappears eight years later, and the first trailer is cut together quite nicely, really selling us on the suspense.
‘Ghostbusters’ 30th Anniversary Trailer Promises an Event of Biblical Proportions
This Labor Day weekend, for one week only, you can see the 1984 comedy classic 'Ghostbusters' on the big screen, digitally restored in all its slimy, Stay-Puft glory. And now Sony has delivered a special 30th anniversary trailer for the film, which will also be getting a special Blu-ray re-release. Hail Gozer!
‘Dumbo’ Live-Action Movie Coming From the Writer of ‘Transformers 4′
Here's some news that makes about as much sense as an elephant being able to fly: Disney is developing a live-action movie based on their classic animated film 'Dumbo,' with 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' writer Ehren Kruger penning the script. We'll give you a minute to collect your thoughts.
AMC Switching Its Theaters to Reclining Seats, and Fewer of Them
Good news for people who want bigger, more comfortable seats at the movie theater: AMC is trying out a new strategy, renovating several of their existing theaters to replace their traditional seats with bigger, reclining seats. There's just one catch: there will be fewer seats in every auditorium, which should improve ticket sales, but it means you'll have to be more vigilant about buying your movie tickets for opening weekend screenings.
New Netflix Instant Releases — July 2014
If you're looking to avoid theater crowds and take advantage of that Netflix subscription, July has a whole lot of new stuff to offer, including new original content from the streaming service, like 'Hemlock Grove' season 2 and Netflix's new anime series 'Knights of Sidonia.' Read on for our guide to the best new releases hitting Netflix Instant in July 2014.
‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Reveals First Clip and Extended TV Spot
The new 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' trailer will hit the web tomorrow, but an earlier look, via the first clip and new TV spot, has arrived today, and things are looking pretty intense for humanity in this terrifying new world. But then again, we kind of deserve it, right?
‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ Might Get a 3D Release
James Cameron has applied his fondness for 3D technology to the world of 'Avatar,' and he even gave his blockbuster 'Titanic' a 3D conversion for a theatrical rerelease. But what about some of his other films -- specifically, the 'Terminator' movies? According to Cameron, a 3D version of 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' is a possibility.