September 4th, 2014 at 1:38 am » Comments (0)

As I have said in the past, I usually try to refrain from comparing movie adaptations too painstakingly to their original novels, and to try to judge them solely on ...more »

July 26th, 2014 at 8:31 pm » Comments (0)

It's a fun practice that I like to do when I can, watching two different movies with the same actor back-to-back. It helps to give you a sense of that ...more »

July 16th, 2014 at 1:50 am » Comments (0)

So far, the summer of 2014 has been one of the best in recent years. From "Captain America," to "Godzilla," to "Edge of Tomorrow," it has mostly been hit after ...more »

June 6th, 2014 at 1:11 am » Comments (0)

Create a film about a man who has to relive the same day over and over again, and people will inevitably start to compare it to the movie "Groundhog Day." ...more »

May 14th, 2014 at 12:48 am » Comments (0)

The big-budget, special-effects driven monster movie is sure to be successful in this day and age. People who may have loved the older versions, despite lackluster visuals, will find much ...more »

March 26th, 2014 at 1:53 am » Comments (0)

You may be inclined to immediately compare "Divergent" to another hugely successful young adult franchise, that of the Jennifer Lawrence-led "Hunger Games." Both series feature a lead female protagonist, are ...more »

January 10th, 2014 at 2:38 am » Comments (1)

Spike Jonze, the director of "Her," is no stranger to the bizarre. His past films "Being John Malkovich" and "Adaptation" combine elements of fantasy, surrealism, and science fiction. His latest ...more »

November 6th, 2013 at 2:52 am » Comments (0)

The first "Thor" introduced us to the hero from Norse mythology and the Marvel comics; showing us his origin on Asgard, why he came to Earth, and how he eventually ...more »

October 25th, 2013 at 1:41 am » Comments (1)

This is the age of CGI; a period in movie history when filmmakers are able to fully convey complicated visuals, due to advances in technology. As a result, the trend ...more »

October 2nd, 2013 at 2:23 am » Comments (1)

And the award for Best Visual Effects goes to.... Since I started this blog back in January of 2012, I have never done a review of a film quite like "Gravity." ...more »