The Avengers Primer
Welcome to the next in our series of primers. Today’s lesson is on Marvel’s The Avengers in preparation for this summer’s ensemble superhero film of the same name written and directed by Joss Whedon....
View ArticleHidden Homages of Wreck-It Ralph
Okay, so the movie isn’t out yet, but today’s new trailer of Disney’s animated feature about a video game that never existed reveals a bit more of the story and teases gamers with quick glimpses of...
View ArticleEverything wrong with 1995’s Hackers
I want to come right out of the gate and say: “I like Hackers”. It’s easy to rag on, but I can honestly say I was entertained and impressed by everything they actually got right. The hacking culture,...
View ArticleBest Picture Nominee Round-Up 2015
I have been lucky enough again this year to have seen all of the Academy Award Best Picture nominees. Because none of them got their own review, I am going to once again provide a short, one-paragraph...
View ArticleAlita: Battle Angel – Passport to Iron City
February 14 sees the release of the new sci-fi film “Alita: Battle Angel.” Part of the awareness campaign is an immersive pop-up experience called Passport to Iron City. The good news is that I’ve had...
View Article2019 Best Picture Nominee Round-Up
Once again, I’ve been lucky enough to see all of this year’s Best Picture Oscar nominees. I saw all of them in the theater except “Roma,” which is a Netflix film. As I’ve done before, here are short...
View Article2020 Best Picture Nominee Round-Up
It took me longer this year than in the past to see the Best Picture Oscar nominees. I saw all of them in the theater except “Marriage Story” and “The Irishman.” Both of them are Netflix films, and...
View Article2022 Best Picture Nominee Round-Up
Better late than never? With the Oscars arriving on March 12th, there won’t be much time to see many of the below before the ceremony if you haven’t yet. But if this helps you find even one to watch,...
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