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Tom Burke as "Praetorian Jack" in FURIOSA Before watching Furiosa, I was anticipating what George Miller could bring to the table in terms of action, spectacle, and special effects. I was not looking forward to any sort of continuation of Mel Gibson’s MAD MAX, let alone a conclusion - in this film. And yet somehow, … Continue reading How FURIOSA’s Praetorian Jack Concludes The Mel Gibson/Mad Max Era
“Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue” is the seventh film in Nextflix’s “Barbie” franchise. That's right - seventh. And this is a continuity that is far from over. This is also a Barbie universe set far, both ideologically and in continuity, from that of the recent Warner Bros. film. Instead Netflix offers a Barbie that … Continue reading Reviewing The Netflix Animated Barbie franchise and the new movie “Barbie and Stacie To The Rescue”
One day, if you are lucky, you will turn to your grandchild and say, "I once knew a person that saw MADAME WEB three times in its first week of release." And that person would be... me. That's right. I've seen Sony's much ballyhooed flopola Madame Web three times now in just one week of … Continue reading The Simple B-Movie Joys of MADAME WEB | IN DEFENSE OF…
Yes I have Disney on the brain lately as I am going to Disney World next week so I apologize for all the crazy blog posts lately. But in ramping up for the trip, I decided to re-watch THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE, a film I had not watched since I was a kid in the … Continue reading Why THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE should be Disney’s Next Great Live-Action or Disney Plus Franchise | HEAR ME OUT
We'll all be talking about MUFASA: THE LION KING at this time next year - one way or another, for better or worse. Why? Well, let's back it up a little. I’m a Disney fan and I write a lot about Disney stuff. And even I’ll admit 2023 was a down year for Disney as … Continue reading Will MUFASA: THE LION KING really be Disney’s THE GODFATHER PART II? Everything We Know About The Make or Break Sequel So Far!
This BARBIE is an Adapted Screenplay Yesterday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) aka "The Academy" announced that BARBIE will be competing in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay - not Best Original Screenplay as they had hoped and as the Writers Guild of America had (incorrectly) classified the screenplay at this … Continue reading All of The Reasons Why BARBIE Is An Adapted Screenplay – And Also… why BARBIE Should Win!
MICKEY 17 is one of my most anticipated films of 2024. But with a release date of March 29th, a trailer has yet to drop. The feature is director Bong Joon-ho's follow-up to his Oscar-winning film PARASITE. And with a stellar cast featuring Robert Pattinson, (red hot) Steven Yeun, Toni Colette, Mark Ruffalo and Naomi … Continue reading Merry Christmas. Now, where the heck is the trailer for Bong Joon-ho’s MICKEY 17??? (plus everything I know about this film so far)
Tonight, after over two months in wide release, BARBIE is finally playing on IMAX screens for the first time in its theatrical run. Look, I f*cking (insert Mattel logo here) love BARBIE. Before tonight, I had already seen it eight times in theaters. I’ve seen in in RPX, Dolby (twice), and regular theaters. Last week … Continue reading BARBIE is finally in IMAX – My Review and Recap
For the first time in its theatrical run, BARBIE is playing on 58 4DX screens in the US this weekend. 4DX is an immersive theater that uses wind, water, fog, light flashes, and chair movement in sync with the action on the screen to create a one of a kind experience. It basically turns the … Continue reading I Watched BARBIE in 4DX: A Review and Recap
I've been thinking about the greater themes of the BARBIE movie and I have a lot of things to say - I mostly just didn't know how, until yesterday. I’ve now seen the film a half-dozen (that's a six pack of brewski beers) times, including a viewing yesterday on National Cinema Day. I had to … Continue reading How that BARBIE movie logo adds meaning to Greta Gerwig’s film | HEAR ME OUT
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