We're a third of the way through 2025, and I can safely say that we're on track to have a much better year than the last two as far as cinematic quality is concerned. There are still myriad problems like the continued push for AI-generated content despite two labor strikes that halted the entire industry, … Continue reading This Film Is Not Yet Watchable – May 2025
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
Back in February, I named Studio 666, a new film by the vanguards of rock, Foo Fighters, as my "Redemption Reel" for that month's edition of "This Film is Not Yet Watchable." However, between my work and the Oscar Blitz, I wasn't able to get around to actually seeing it during its limited theatrical run. … Continue reading Dave’s Not Here, Man – Studio 666
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