At first, I wondered why Affleck was the only recognizable name in the cast of The Way Back. Sure, he’s been and will continue to be the lead in plenty of films, but he’s never been in this situation from what I can remember. To be honest, that worried me a bit since I’ve never considered him to be the …

With the DC Extended Universe struggling as much as it has since its inception, it was hard for me to have much faith in this Justice League movie. Up to this point, I haven’t been impressed with any of their films. With that being said, I always go into any film with a clear mind. It’s important to do that …

CINEMATIC ESSENTIAL is giving its readers a chance to win Hollywood Movie Money passes to Warner Bros. Pictures’ LIVE BY NIGHT starring Ben Affleck. The passes you will receive admit-two and can be redeemed at participating theaters. Winners will also receive the critically acclaimed novel of the same name written by author Dennis Lehane. To enter, all you have to …

Riding the kind of streak that Ben Affleck has been on since he started directing films brings about high expectations. At some point, audiences and critics alike anticipate his work and count on being entertained. That’s why many began looking out for Live By Night, a venture that sees him prominently being featured as a director, screenwriter and actor. Learning …

Out of all of the major studios out there, Warner Bros. is one of the very few that ventures out and takes risks with projects that are at least somewhat abnormal when compared to the average major Hollywood flick. From the looks of it, The Accountant seems to be one of those unusual features. It also appears to be one …