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Movie Review: Mad Genius (2017)

Mason Wells (Chris Mason) gets a wild hair up his ass about “fixing” society’s ills by hacking the human mind in order to save mankind from themselves. This seems reasonable (in a totally batshit, definitely going to go wrong sort of way). Standing in Mason’s way is the fact that he doesn’t have the resources to pull this off on the scale necessary in any way, shape, or form…and he has multiple personalities rattlin’ around in his head (thanks to the fact he’s done the initial testing of his new technology on himself) making him do whatever it take to see his crazy scheme come to fruition. To make matters worse, he spends his time hanging out with some sort of tech obsessed drug cult that hangs out in a warehouse having raves and attempting to expand their consciousness via new hardware (oh, and drugs as previously established). Before our story is through, what will be left of Mason’s morality

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DanXIII

Jun 15, 2018

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See A ‘Mad Genius’ At Work In This Trailer

“The Matrix meets Mr. Robot” in Mad genius starring Spencer Locke (Insidious: The Last Key) and Chris Mason (Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists). In the film, “mad genius and hacker, Mason Wells (Chris Mason) has a mission to “hack the human mind” in order to save humanity but first must reconcile his multiple alter egos. His most threatening alter ego, Finn (Scott Mechlowicz, Euro Trip) pushes Mason to do whatever is necessary to accomplish their mission including theft, bribery, and intimidation. As their mission reaches the brink of danger, they become hunted by a nihilistic madman named Eden after they steal his technology and discover that he is working on the exact same project that they are. Ultimately, Mason discovers the only way to defeat Eden may be the ultimate hack, one he never thought imaginable. Featuring a superlative cast, including Spencer Locke (Insidious: The Last Key) and Faran Tahir (Iron Man, Charlie Wilson’s War), Mad Genius is a visually-arresting

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 8, 2018

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Sci-fi Thriller ‘Chimera’ Set To Premiere At Boston Film Festival

Chimera, the highly-anticipated sci-fi thriller will be holding its North American premiere on Wednesday Aprill 11th as the opening feature of the Boston International Film Festival (BIFF). The attending audience will enjoy the distinguished presence of Oscar® and two-time Golden Globes nominated actress Kathleen Quinlan, LGBT-rights advocate and actress Erika Ervin and first-time writer-director Maurice Haeems as well as cast members Henry Ian Cusick, Kathleen Quinlan, and “American Horror Story” actress Erika Ervin a.k.a. Amazon Eve. “Chimera was filmed entirely in Massachusetts for which the producers give thanks to the assistance of the MA Film Office and to the tax credits offered by the MA Department of Revenue. Most of the production’s below-the-line crew and supporting cast are from the region and/or have ties to the state. Given Chimera’s deep connections to Boston and Massachusetts, the film’s North American Premiere is fittingly taking place on Opening Night at the 2018 BIFF.” We viewed Chimera not just as a stunning piece

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 3, 2018

Trailers

Sci-fi Horror Thriller ‘Occupation’ Unveils Incredible Teaser Trailer

The first teaser trailer has arrived for the horror-sci-fi thriller Occupation, written and directed by Luke Sparke, the director of Red Billabong. The thriller centers on a group of small-town residents who must band together following a devastating ground invasion. As they struggle to survive, they realize they must stay one step ahead of their attackers, and work together for a chance to strike back. The film stars Temuera Morrison (Star Wars, Aquaman), Dan Ewing (Red Billabong), Stephany Jacobsen (Battlestar Galactica), Rhiannon Fish (The 100), Charles Mesure (Once upon a time), Aaron Jeffery (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Jacqueline McKenzie (The 4400, Deep Blue Sea), and Bruce Spence (The Road Warrior). Hopefully, the release date for Occupation will be announced soon. Judging by the teaser, you’re going to want to miss this film.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 19, 2018

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Australian Sci-fi Invasion Film ‘1’ Begins Filming

Writer-director Robert Braiden’s new sci-fi thriller 1 has now begun production. Filming in South-East Queensland, 1 follows the last man earth searching for redemption during an alien invasion. From the Press Release: A new sci–fi thriller starring rising young star Dan Ewing begins filming in Australia this week. “1” from Truant Productions, will tell of the last man on Earth as he undertakes a long, perilous journey in search of redemption while trying to stay one step ahead of a malevolent alien invasion. The film, from writer-director Robert Braiden, will shoot in South East Queensland – which previously played host to fellow science-fiction films and series Terra Nova, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treaderand Thor : Ragnarok. Reckless car hooner Darren (Dan Ewing, TVs “Home & Away”) lives for the thrill of high-speed highway racing and burnouts. His life is going nowhere fast while his adoring girlfriend Misha dreams of them settling down and for Darren

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 19, 2017

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