Whether you're a fan of the works of Kevin Smith or not, there are some things that simply can't be denied. He loves movies (really all pop culture media) in the same way that most of us do, continuously approaching his projects through the lens of a fan rather than an auteur or studio executive. … Continue reading A 24-Karat Case of Love – The 4:30 Movie
Any regular reader of this blog knows my feelings on remakes. In short, I'm not a fan. In long, I'll give them a go if there's a compelling reason, typically a great actor leading the affair or a very creative director giving the audience their unique take on the material. There is an additional circumstance … Continue reading The Kindness of Strangers – Speak No Evil
The 1980s were an interesting time for movies. Advances in visual effects allowed for new avenues in storytelling to be explored. Studios weren't afraid to give younger audiences a bit of a scare. The advent of the PG-13 rating by the MPAA helped to set a middle ground between PG and R, telling audiences that … Continue reading Let the Dead Rest – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
To put it lightly, August was... a cultural wasteland, a bubonic plague of cinematic garbage where one disaster after another flooded your local multiplex, to the point that Nicole Kidman saying "We make movies better" actually made you wonder how terrible the flick you watched was before AMC magically improved it by doing nothing. We … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – September 2024
Okay, folks, time to get back on track. I've worked my ass off, got sick, got better, and had my first vacation in over a decade. August has been weird to say the least, but as we approach the autumn months and Awards Season, I'm turning on the afterburners and getting things back where they … Continue reading Panic Station – Alien: Romulus
It's been a hot minute since I've reviewed anything, mostly because I haven't really seen all that much. August tends to be a wasteland for the studios, churning out crap that's flashy enough for Blockbuster Season, but still so creatively bankrupt and repugnant (evidenced by Borderlands hovering around 10% on Rotten Tomatoes and The Crow … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts – Animation Preparation
A little more than 20 years ago, rap superstar Eminem starred in 8 Mile, a semi-autobiographical look at his rise to the top of the hip hop world, focusing on his upbringing, broken household, and unwavering zeal to make a better life for himself. In addition to being a commercial and critical success, the film … Continue reading The Beastie Boyos – Kneecap
I must begin this unprecedented continuation of this month's column, as I often do, with an apology. At the end of the previous installment, I promised that I would conclude this week with the remaining trailers that have created a record-breaking 21 entries into this monthly project, as well as the "Redemption Reel" and the … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – August 2024, Part Two
Yes, folks, you read that right. Part. One! For the first time ever, I am forced to split the monthly preview parodying into two installments. I have to do this for three reasons. One is that I just wrapped up a show I've been working on for the last six months (keep an eye out … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – August 2024, Part One
The Marvel Cinematic Universe began as an ambitious experiment in shared worldbuilding, a multi-year gamble that could have gone bust at any moment. The idea of creating a massive overarching narrative that allowed for cross-pollination, cameos, and a climactic showdown of dozens of superheroes was completely unheard of, and the fact that the entire plan … Continue reading Make Me Lose Control – Deadpool & Wolverine
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