[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2koEFlVqfc] So, today I got to go to an advanced screening of Dreamworks’ new movie Rise of the Guardians. Let me just say, that I am a sucker for the holiday season. I absolutely love it when things get sparkly with lights and people go home to their families. Even […]
The Uncertain Future of the Star Wars Extended Universe
It is hard to overstate the iconic position Star Wars has held in American pop culture. For decades the movies have been considered among the greatest movies of all time. There have been countless action figures and memorabilia produced. People who haven’t even seen the movies understand phrases like “Luke, […]
Wreck-It Ralph is No Toy Story…
… but it’s still a pretty good movie all the same. That’s what I thought when I walked out of the pre-screening back in March, anyway. I need to be completely honest as I write this: I have not seen the finished product. A friend of mine from law school […]
The Bourne Legacy Movie Review
The Bourne Legacy (2012) Directed by Tony Gilroy Starring Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton It’s decent. I personally think Jeremy Renner and the cast’s acting held it together. I have been a huge fan of the Bourne franchise since The Bourne Identity in 2002 and when I heard […]
The Campaign Movie Review
“Wait, the campaign?” you say. “That has nothing to do with science fiction, fantasy, video games, comics, or anything else even remotely nerdy. What gives?” Well, you’re right. It doesn’t. But nerds like a good laugh just as much anyone else, right? So sit down, shut up, and enjoy […]
Moonrise Kingdom Movie Review
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Directed by Wes Anderson Introducing Jared Gilman (Sam Shakusky), Kara Hayward (Suzy Bishop) Also Including Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Francis McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, and Bob Balaban I know, I know, it’s been out all summer, and just now I’m putting up a review. Setting […]
Total Recall Movie Review
Total Recall (2012) Directed by Len Wiseman Starring Colin Farrell, Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel I considered doing a comparison of the original Total Recall to the remake, but since I am too lazy and I feel like there are a lot of comparisons being done, I am going to […]
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