The Toy Story Trilogy is one of the few trilogies (OG Star Wars) where each entry is as good or better than the last. So when they said they were doing a 4th, we were all, no doubt, nervous. And with the trend of franchises being cannibalized for dollas, (Disney Star Wars), this apprehension was…
Ralph Breaks The Internet Has One Trick Ralph Breaks the Internet is a movie that knows how to do one thing and not the other. The plot’s not great. While video game characters doing a fetch quest is a perfect metatextual idea, it’s not all that engaging as a story. Most of the challenges arise from…
Well, the internet is ablaze with criticism and hype for Solo: A Star Wars Story. While there are always two sides to every story, numbers generally don’t lie – especially with franchises as popular and lucrative as Star Wars. With a roughly 70% drop in 2nd weekend box-office revenues – unheard of in Star Wars…
Disney Movie VR Brings Magic To VR Okay, so, besides some contrarians out there, am I right to assume you love Disney movies too? Okay, good, good—I know, it was a dumb question, but I’ve got to cover my bases. But, also, if you don’t mind another question, am I also right to assume, if…
Calling on anime and Studio Ghibli fans! Ghiblifest 2017 has your name written all over it. GKIDS and Fathom Events are teaming up this summer and fall to bring you 6 months of Studio Ghibli’s best films in theaters. The 6 month line-up includes My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle In The Sky and more and…
If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the live-action Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Ewan McGreggor and Ian McKellen, here’s your chance to catch the movie a day early. AMC Theaters has a special screening today, February 16th, and is offering pre-sale tickets via their website and Fandango. Before you head out, check…
The highly anticipated mid-series return of Star Wars Rebels happens this weekend. Check out the trailer below. If you’re not familiar with the series, it takes place between Star Wars Episodes 3 and 4 and chronicles the beginning and rise of the rebellion. Star Wars Rebels may be a show for kids, but adults love…
What happens when an MTV Best VFX Nominee goes indie short film director? Magic. Film industry veteran David Lea’s “On Sunday” is a charming sci-fi short with heart and a wonderful message. It reminded me of Up, the way David artfully reveals our main, melancholy character’s life sans dialog. And, like Up, there is an…
While Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues to rake in money all over the world the studios are already planning their takeover beyond 2020. An updated calendar has been released stating the release dates and production info of the upcoming films in the Star Wars canon. They are: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story The…
Directed by J.J. Abrams Starring Daisey Ridley, John Boyega, Harrison Ford, Adam Driver and Carrie Fisher PG-13, 136 minutes Is this all we have to look forward to? This sad, if not overly dramatic, thought occurs to me once the credits begin to roll, ending the new Star Wars movie. This is truly the best…
I want one of those pins. So, I’ve heard great things about Tomorrowland and not-so-great things. I’ve heard the first two thirds are incredible and that the last twenty minutes are a huge disappointment. I’ve heard the performances are phenomenal on all fronts, that the direction is stunning, and that the mysteries of the film and how…
Directed by Brad Bird. Starring Britt Robertson, George Clooney, Raffey Cassidy, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan Michael-Key, Tim McGraw and Hugh Laurie. PG, 130 minutes. Even before we get the Disney logo, there’s a neat little animation sequence that kicks off Tomorrowland in intriguing fashion. In just a couple of minutes, we get the basic gist of…
