On July 1, 2010, The Last Airbender burst into theaters. Over the years, I have brought up the film in conversation, and people’s eyes roll in either anger, sadness, disdain, disgust, evil … Continue reading The Last Airbender Film Retrospective
If the filmmaker bug was an energy drink or the energizer bunny, Shawn Levy, at a young age, was miraculously bitten by it and drank it all the way to … Continue reading Shawn Levy: A Captivating Creative
Chris Van Allsburg is a literary genius. If I were to give a TED talk explaining who this author is, I might be successful in convincing the masses of this … Continue reading The Polar Express- A Timeless Classic
I believe I discovered this film when it was playing on television. I was blown away by Will Ferrell’s charm and the amount of Christmas cheer the film had to … Continue reading ELF Film Review- A Marvelous and Magical Christmas Tale
Spider-Man: No Way Home is one of the few films Marvel has produced that could be considered exemplary art. I love Marvel as much as any other geeky guy, gal, … Continue reading Spider-Man: No Way Home Review
As a young child, I was not alone in believing the legend of Santa Claus. He was larger than life and exuded much joy and happiness. However, some of the … Continue reading Arthur Christmas Film Retrospective- Ancient Christmas Secrets Revealed
Dune is the most captivating film of 2021 by far. As someone who grew up reading the book by Frank Herbert, I always felt distasteful about the prior attempts at … Continue reading Dune – The Cinematic Experience
I can’t believe it’s been over ten years since this 50th animated feature from Disney Animation Studios graced the public and skyrocketed the House of Mouse into a new era … Continue reading Tangled- Ten Years Later
Paranormal Activity is unlike anything I have seen. During my first year in college, this film was all the rage. I remember seeing commercials of people reacting to this movie in … Continue reading Paranormal Activity: An Immersive Experience
Kevin Flynn set out to create a digital frontier. Meanwhile, Disney truly made Tron: Legacy a cinematic frontier thanks to the talents of Joseph Kosinski (Oblivion) and the stellar cast and crew. I never … Continue reading Tron: Legacy- Ten Years Later
Malcolm in the Middle was one of the many staples of my childhood. Its whimsey and humor brought heart and levity to many households in the early 2000s. I got … Continue reading Stay Alive-A Cautionary Tale
I became aware of The Mist thanks to actor, musician, and part-time Sith Sam Witwer in 2008, which was a great year for Witwer since he played Davis Bloome, aka Doomsday, in … Continue reading The Mist 2007 Film Review: A Page from Stephen King’s Pandora’s Box
SPOILERS FOR HALLOWEEN KILLS When you get down to it, Michael Myers is a homebody. The same thing tying Jason Voorhees to Camp Crystal Lake and Freddy Krueger to the … Continue reading Halloween Kills Review: The Night He Came Home. Again.
I always wondered over the years if The Mummy was considered a pure horror film. The 1932 classic starring Boris Karloff was considered horror. Even my local library identifies the 1999 blockbuster … Continue reading The Mummy: A Successful Remake
I must confess I am late to the James Wan train–at least, in terms of his ties to the horror genre. I admired how he added something so special to … Continue reading The Conjuring: The Birth of a Cinematic Universe
I have to tip my hat to Jordan Peele (Key and Peele), who starred in iconic comedic shows with an explosive fan base. But he has my eternal admiration for … Continue reading Get Out: As Art Reflects Life
One of the prompts asked by the Ladies Night segment of the Collider Movie News on YouTube is one I’m quite fond of: Name someone who is changing the industry … Continue reading Ryan Coogler- A Cinematic Visionary
It is one thing when you have successfully made a living as an actor. But to have the foresight to dip your toe into directing, producing, and writing, there is … Continue reading Jon Favreau–The Architect of Wonder
I was very excited at the end of Iron Man 2 when the credits showed a certain hammer. It took me a minute to figure who wielded the hammer. The … Continue reading Thor: Ten Years Later
I have to confess that this is the first film I ever saw when I originally signed up for Netflix, but that’s not something I’m ashamed of. According to Sigourney … Continue reading Paul -Ten Years Later
The Assembly is near. By 2011, Marvel had released Iron Man and its sequel, The Incredible Hulk, and Thor, all of which wowed audiences and brought in massive box office returns, thus allowing Marvel to keep … Continue reading Captain America: The First Avenger- 10 Years Later
I can’t believe it’s been 15 years since Night at the Museum’s 2006 release. I was very intrigued by this film just by the trailer. The basic idea: a guy works in … Continue reading Night at the Museum-15 Years Later
When I first saw the teaser for the 2011 monster-thriller flick Super 8, I was blown away… like Cloverfield blown away. Not much was known about this project, and apparently, the actors were … Continue reading Super 8: 10 Years Later
I say this a lot, but it honestly blows my mind that it’s been a decade since Transformers: Dark of the Moon arrived in theaters. When I watched the blockbuster … Continue reading 10 Years Later: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
It’s a showdown that’s 60 years in the making. The long-awaited rematch between the two most famous kaiju, or Titans, of all time, is finally upon us after decades of … Continue reading Clash of the Titans: Godzilla vs. Kong Review
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