‘Alita: Battle Angel’ and Writing for The Franchise Instead of The Film
“Franchise.” That’s the magic word that causes all Hollywood execs to start comically drooling like Homer Simpson looking at a pink frosted donut. I imagine...
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‘The Wiz’ and I at 40
The movie version of The Wiz was released October 24, 1978. I was released in December of the same year. So, you could say we’ve...
The British Invasion: What’s With All These British Actors?
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that Hollywood today has a significant percentage of British people. Maybe it’s always been like that and I’ve...
The Most Trustworthy People in Hollywood (I Hope)
I’m so tired of seeing that this actor or this actress has been involved in a scandal of some sort. I’m so sick of getting...
Film Review – The After Party (2018)
Is it me or are there not enough good rap movies these days? Everyone always goes back to 8 Mile or Straight Outta Compton as the rap movies they love...
Top 10 Best World War I Movies
When it comes to war movies, there are two wars that seem to get way more silver screen recognition than the others: the Vietnam War...
Why The Gangster Sub-Genre Just Isn’t As Relevant Today
The crime/gangster sub-genre contains in itself an anachronistic library of classically defining workings. Historically, the genre seemed to have generally trickled down in relevance, peeking...
The Influence of Movies: How Far Does It Go?
Throughout my life, I’ve always believed that movies can have far-reaching effects. We’ve all experienced the influence of movies firsthand. When I was ten years...
Call Me Crazy: An ‘Avengers’ Sitcom?
Sound ludicrous? Like it won’t work out? Maybe it just sounds like a stupid idea to you. Whatever you think, at least to my explanation....
The ‘Twilight Saga’: Ten Years Later
It’s hard to believe that the first movie in The Twilight Saga came out just over a decade ago, yet here we are. 2008 was a different...
Top 10 Best Feel-Good Films
Maybe I’m just dramatic or a tad too involved in my news timeline, but I find it hard to not get depressed in this crazy...
Is A Quiet Place Tackling a Much Broader Political Plight?
I know what you’re thinking: another ideologue scraping the bottom of the barrel for any excuse to politically vent. This sentiment, I assure you, on...
Finding Nemo: Parenting Class in Disguise
When Finding Nemo was released, 15 years ago today, this writer was childless (and about as single as one can possibly be). At that time,...
A Look Back at the Predator Franchise
Unfortunately, the first teaser for The Predator came out to mixed reviews, but the occasion does make for a good opportunity to look back at this franchise...
Celebrity Salaries: Too Much or Just Enough?
It’s no secret that Hollywood stars rake in millions every year. Robert Downey Jr. apparently earned $1 million a minute in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). Daniel Craig reportedly...
Film Review – Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell (2018)
After almost 30 years, the Tremors series has been in the news a lot this week. On April 28th, 2018 there was news of the...
A Break from the Marvel Craze: My Favorite Movies
For those of you who aren’t huge fans of the Marvel franchise, these past few weeks have probably been absolute hell for you. All anyone...
Film Review – I Feel Pretty (2018)
It’s safe to say that Amy Schumer has fallen out of favor with many film fans these days. Her outspoken behavior has left many cold,...
Gone With The Wind: The First Blockbuster
It seems like every movie nowadays makes it on to the list of top 10 highest grossing films. The oldest movie on the list is...
Top 10 Best Movies to Empower Women
I Feel Pretty hits theaters this Friday, April 20th, starring Amy Schumer as an insecure woman who gains an insane amount of confidence after suffering a fall....
Female Remakes: Pros and Cons
Feminism is now on its glorious fourth wave, meaning more representation for women. This has not only affected the world of politics and law, it...
Innuendo Issues: Sex in Movies
For those of you who have read my article regarding profanity, you’ll know that I take a dim view of immorality portrayed in movies, unless...
What Makes The Sandlot So Great 25 Years Later?
Can you believe that it’s been 25 years since we first learned how to make a perfect s’more, how to get a cute lifeguard to...
Film Review – Game Over, Man! (2018) (Watch)
As the hit Comedy Central show Workaholics was coming to a close, many people were wondering when the trio of actors led by Adam Devine would...
Top 10 Most Ridiculous Action Movie Franchises
You ever notice that action movies are getting more and more ridiculous with time? It’s laughable but also entertaining to watch. Pacific Rim (2013) is literally about robots...
I Love the Muppets and You Should Too
With the new documentary, Muppet Guys Talking (detailing the artists’ creative processes and characters’ secret backstories), now available online, I think it’s time I appreciate these puppets for...
What Makes a Movie Overrated?
“Ugh, that movie is so overrated!” How many times have you heard that phrase? Maybe you and your friends are discussing the new dystopian film...
The Profanity Problem: Swearing in Movies
Almost every movie nowadays has at least one swear word in it. It’s not a huge issue, but how often does profanity need to be used...
Converging Media: Is the Growing Trend of Adaptations in Film a Problem?
More and more movies are based on books. While some would call this a beneficial aspect of the film industry, is it really what Hollywood...
Film Review – PadMan (2018)
Well, it’s about time someone made menstruation mainstream. And no, I am not talking Mensez and its creator Dr. Daniel Dopps. Please Google Mensez and...
