I saw 111 new films in 2018 between the theatre and streaming services. Eleventy-one movies, eleventy-one reviews, either stand-alone or in groups. Eleventy-one chances to thrill, to laugh, to cry, and to outright despise. It's been a hell of a run this first year, and we're still not done. There are still plenty of movies … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of 2018
Ladies and gentlemen, I am a nerd. I have been one all my life. I obsess over nerdish things like Star Trek and Doctor Who. I read the "Sword Art Online" books with just as much zeal as I watch the TV shows. I try harder than most to find ways to defend the Star Wars prequels. I … Continue reading London Crawling to Some Faraway Towns – Mortal Engines
As Awards Season heats up, we get hints and clues in fits and spurts about which films might vie for the top prize on Oscar Night. Tonight we have another step towards Hollywood's biggest night, with the announcement of the 20 films vying for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Later this month, this … Continue reading Ooh! Pretty! – Visual Effects Contenders Announced!
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