For the discussion of film
( Note: I published this article last year on the old site) Earlier, I discussed the animated Christmas specials of the Rankin/Bass studios, but there are, of course, several other classic and modern specials. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) … Continue reading Christmas Animated Specials (non-Rankin/Bass Category)
It’s out, true believers. Continue reading Infinity War Trailer Discussion
I forgot to do this yesterday (and I forgot I have a Skype call scheduled with a friend tonight) so, real quick: YOUR BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (from Box Office Mojo) Coco Justice League Wonder Thor: Ragnarok Daddy’s Home 2 Coco … Continue reading Box Office: November 24 – 26, 2017
This is the first in a series of articles checking in on the Oscars race in the lead-up to the ceremony on March 4. I’m very excited to be posting on the new site for the first time! I’m even … Continue reading The Road to the 90th Oscars, Part I: Before the (Glittery) Storm
Back on the old site, I wrote a few articles following a rewatch of the Marvel Cinamatic Universe. Here are those articles again. Title: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Director: Anthony and Joe Russo Writer(s): Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Two Rewatch: Captain America: The Winter Soldier
You read the question, folks: What movie (or movies) are comfortable and reliable enough that you can just throw it on and enjoy, no matter what? Last night, amidst the insanity of my home life, my wife and I watched … Continue reading Comfort Movies: What Movie Could You Watch at Any Time, in Any Order?
Wild Seed (1965) This week’s TCM Underground write-up features two Michael Parks movies, back-to-back and are, perhaps not coincidentally, his first and second features after a long stint with television. Wild Seed is his first, and he stars in the … Continue reading TCM Underground: Wild Seed (1965) and Bus Riley’s Back in Town (1965)
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. The Sword and the Stone
So, stop me if you’ve heard this one, but Treasure Planet wasn’t exactly a box office hit when it opened on this day 15 years ago. There may be no other Disney animated movie–with the possible exception of The Black Cauldron–that has … Continue reading Treasure Planet’s Box Office Failure Only Made its Fandom Grow Stronger
Sean is a young man who lives alone in a trailer in the woods. He spends much of his day conducting semi-scientific experiments from an occult-looking book in his trailer’s improvised laboratory. He takes breaks to goof around in the … Continue reading The Alchemist Cookbook (2016)
The AVC published their list of the top 10 movie trailers of the year: https://www.avclub.com/the-best-movie-trailers-of-2017-1820351657 Discuss, post your own, talk about the worst ones, I’m fine with whatever, really. Continue reading The Best Movie Trailers of 2017?
In the year 2017, if a kid wants to see a live-action Spider-Man, the young miss or master can choose from six movies (seven if you include Captain America: Civil War) starring three different actors. They can opt for the … Continue reading Before Capes Were Cool #1: The Amazing Spider-Man (1977-1979)
Back on the old site, I wrote a few articles following a rewatch of the Marvel Cinamatic Universe. Here are those articles again. Title: Thor: The Dark World Director: Alan Taylor Writer(s): Christopher Yost, Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely Characters … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Two Rewatch: Thor: The Dark World
Aladdin might be a movie in need of no introduction. You’ve all seen it, you all probably own it, and you’ve all probably seen it more times than you can count. In fact, it might be hard to overstate its … Continue reading Aladdin Took Modern Comedy and Made it Timeless
Since we’re on a new site now, I thought it would be fun to revive the “Combine two movie titles to make a new one” game. For those that haven’t played/weren’t here when I last did it, the rules are … Continue reading Combine Two Movie Titles to Make a New One
Back on the old site, I wrote a few articles following a rewatch of the Marvel Cinamatic Universe. Here are those articles again. Title: Iron Man 3 Director: Shane Black Writer(s): Drew Pierce and Shane Black Characters created by: Stan … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Two Rewatch: Iron Man 3
Ever since Charles Dickens published a Christmas Carol in 1843, the name “Scrooge” has come to mean a mean, miserly person. He is one of most famous characters created by Dickens and one of the most famous in English literature. … Continue reading Ebenezer Scrooge on Screen: Dickens Throughout the Years
DISCLAIMER: I am a white American woman and I have only recently become interested in Hindu myths and symbolism. All I have to go on here is what research from books and the Internet and the blissed-out murmurings of white hippie … Continue reading Scene Dissection: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion: My BFF Ganesha
You are an executive at Warner Brothers and you have been tasked with re-working the highly valuable but troubled film division of DC Entertainment. Justice League is doing well, but under-performing, and you need to figure out what the way … Continue reading Rebooting the DC Cinematic Universe of Your Dreams
Here are your Snubby nominees for 1983! (We’re starting early this week because I’ll be traveling over the river and through the woods this evening) As always, upvote as many films and performances as you feel are deserving. The top … Continue reading 1983 Snubby Awards: The Voting
Back on the old site, I wrote a few articles following a rewatch of the Marvel Cinamatic Universe. Here are those articles again. Title: The Avengers (“Avengers Assemble” in the UK) Director: Joss Whedon Written by: Joss Whedon Characters created … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One Rewatch: The Avengers
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