In an era where big budget superhero films dominate the box office, it’s easy to forget that “comic book adaptation” was once a dirty phrase in Hollywood. Even 10 years ago, silver screen supeheroics were considered a risky investment before Nolan and Whedon used them to shatter records. Capes on Camera is a look at…
I had sort of forgotten there was going to be another SpongeBob Squarepants movie. Despite the show being a staple of my childhood (and let’s be honest, adult life), I forgot to watch the trailers when they first emerged sometime last year. So when recent promotional images depicted SpongeBob and co. as CGI superheroes for…
Let’s get one thing clear right out the gate: Aquaman is a national treasure. A legion of hack comedians, unenlightened comic book fans, and people who only half remember the character from Superfriends have made Arthur Curry, King of the Sea, a pop culture punch-line for much longer than the character deserves. For these reasons,…
When you think of the holiday season, what comes to mind? Is it a twinkling array of lights? Family and friends? Are you filled with the spirit of hope, generosity, and miracle? Or do you see hairy, unblinking faces? Do cartoon sand monsters slither through your mind? Does a large, four armed cook yell at…
Top Five (2014) The Plot: On the day before his live-on-air marriage to reality star Erica Long (Gabrielle Union), comedian and recovering alcoholic Andre Allen (Chris Rock) is in Manhattan promoting the release of his new critically maligned drama. At the urging of his agent (Kevin Hart), Andre agrees to do an in-depth interview…
Well, it’s been a fortnight since I wrote here last, but after some travels and long holiday retail hours, I’m back, I’m full of holiday cheer, and I’m ready to spread it through the world via film reviews. So with that, let’s look at a harrowing drama that ends with a murder. Foxcatcher (2014)
The Plot: Vincent McKenna (Bill Murray) is a heavy drinking, foul-mouthed, chain-smoking, hooker-hirin’ gambler. In other words, the kind of guy who’s probably pretty low on your list of potential babysitters for your meek, precocious 12 year old boy. Despite all of these charming qualities, fate and long work hours make Vincent the afterschool caretaker…
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