ROYGBIV: A Pixar Supercut
I don’t quite know what the loose consensus is on Pixar these days. Is your average movie fan still on their team? Losing faith? I’m more in the latter category, but hopefully their upcoming slate…
How To Cope When Your Favorite Filmmakers Go Soft
Watching The Terminator right after Avatar is an interesting experience. More similarities exist than you might think; James Cameron’s ear for dialogue hasn’t improved much; likewise, his eye for action is as good as ever….
Why DC/Warner’s “No Jokes” Statement is No Problem
So, apparently somebody at DC/Warner handed down a rule for their upcoming slate of movies: “No Jokes.” And from what I could tell the internet just lost its freakin’ mind over it. Well, that’s not…
The Dark Side of Die-Hard Fandom
I went to a theatrical screening of A New Hope recently. For some reason I never saw the Special Editions in theatres as a kid, so this was a pretty exciting deal for me. Star…
Hip to be Square: Why Our “Boring” Leading Men are Often Anything But
I was watching Star Wars again recently (a habit that shows no sign of abating), and noticed something odd: Luke Skywalker is an awesome character. He’s just the kid who we get to tag along…
The Genius of James Gunn’s Rocket Raccoon
Like you (probably), I contributed to the insane box office totals Guardians of the Galaxy pulled in over the weekend. And weren’t they deserved? Sure, Guardians is very “Marvel,” but it’s also a winsome, hilarious…
Drop Everything and Go Read The Martian
“Actually, I was the very lowest ranked member of the crew. I would only be ‘in command’ if I were the only remaining person. What do you know? I’m in command.” I assume you guys…
Why Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is One of the Best Sequels in Years
Hopefully you guys have all seen Dawn of the Planet of the Apes by now. If not, fix that! It’s the best movie of the summer (barring Snowpiercer, which is a very different sort of…
Yeah, True Detective is a Masterpiece
Yes, I’m late to the party. I don’t have cable, okay? I’ve spent the last several months dodging spoilers, which is like the exact opposite of an easy task. Worth it in the end, though….