“Raimi never fails to remind you who’s behind the camera here, and if you’re a fan of his sensibilities, especially, he springs them on you at just the right moments.”
Dead Man’s Wire (Movie Review)
“The themes of the movie feel timeless. It’s quite literally a tale of David versus Goliath as Tony tries to take on the bank, while simultaneously you have a more intimate story of man versus man.”
Wonder Man (Spoiler Review)
“Whether Josh Gad will return in Avengers: Doomsday or we will have to wait for a “Great Lakes Avengers” project who’s to say.”
Wonder Man (Streaming Show Review)
The way that Cretton gives us an outstanding story that also has plenty of “Superhero shenanigans” solidifies for me that he should be the next big leader in this genre of storytelling.
Stand by Me: 20th Century Flicks
“Though these kids’ childhoods have more in common with my grandparents’ than my own, these concepts of the bonds of friendship transcend time and generational divides.”
Animation Celebration: I Lost My Body
“The severed hand takes a bit of time to find its … footing, which was a small touch I found to be clever.”
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 (Streaming Show Review)
“While it’s not a show that’s going to blow your socks off, it never fails to be entertaining.”
Mercy (Movie Review)
“Mercy is an advertisement… A computer program meant to dull an audience’s negative feelings about an artificial intelligence being used to make critical decisions in day-to-day life.”
Landman Season 2 (Streaming Show Review) **SPOILER Review**
“Sheridan’s shows appeal to those drawn to stories about blue-collar industries or rural communities and they especially resonate with audiences who might have trouble relating to television in 2026.”
Oscars: What If… 2014
It is time to examine the films of 2013, celebrated at the Oscars in 2014.
I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not (Documentary Review)
“I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not isn’t breaking any new ground in documentary style or technique but it does give a more rounded view of one of the most recognizable comedic actors of all time.”
Disneyland Handcrafted (Documentary Review)
“Iwerks’ ability to create tension and eagerness for an event that viewers are already aware of the outcome… We know the park opened and continues to operate, but her method of storytelling engages the audience in a way that suspends that knowledge…”