Second Breakfast: Heavy Sigh

UUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Continuing along my merry way critiquing fantasy movies from the 1980s… The Sword and the Sorcerer (1980-something) The Plot: UUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. More or less. Alright, so throughout this whole movie I kept thinking to myself, “Hey, Chris, who does this lead actor remind me of?” And then I was all like, “Oh, Other Chris, 1980s…

Saturday Morning Cartoons: Disney tackles racism with “Zootopia”

If there is one word to describe Disney’s latest film, Zootopia, it is “topical”, and unlike the mainstay of Disney films it “isn’t some cartoon musical where they sing their little songs and their insipid dreams magically come true”. Or at least, that is exactly how one of the characters in this very film puts…

Second Breakfast Slays Dragons and Has No Fun Doing It

As I said earlier, I recently made the dubious decision to spend all of April watching and reviewing terrible fantasy movies from the 1980s. Let’s be honest with each other; this cannot and will not have any effect—negative or positive—on my readership, so while the toll it’s taken on me is, indeed, noteworthy, I’m not…

A Bomb in the Lasagna: What can the DC Movies Learn from The “The Fast & The Furious” Movies?

Here there be spoilers for Batman v Superman and the Fast & Furious franchise. Ye be warned. Warner Brothers and DC Comics are faced with the unenviable task of turning the hesitant, self-interested heroes of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice into an effective superhero team by the time Justice League Part 1 hits theaters in November of 2017. In addition to…

Second Breakfast: “The Word ‘Naff’ Comes to Mind”

I’ve decided, for whatever reason, to devote the entirety of April to reviewing terrible ‘80s fantasy films. Having now commenced this process, I can honestly say that it doesn’t stand as one of the absolute best decisions I’ve ever made, because, I mean, well, let’s just let the movies speak for themselves, shall we? Sword…

Saturday Morning Cartoons: “The Little Prince” teaches us what is essential

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye. The Little Prince is a beautifully animated and beautifully told story that is at times both heartwarming and heartbreaking, and teaches us about both childhood and how to grow up. I would not hesitate to say…

March Madness: And the Winner Is…

That’s all, folks! The votes are cast and counted and we find ourselves with a clear winner. Rooster Illusion’s Best Film of 2015 is Mad Max: Fury Road. Congratulations. And thanks very much to everyone who voted, we appreciate your participation. Let us all celebrate with yet another viewing of Fury Road, because you never…