When the first Star Wars film launched in 1977, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) revolutionized cinema with groundbreaking practical effects that made audiences believe in a galaxy far, far away. Nearly five decades later, the franchise continues to push visual boundaries, but the journey from handcrafted miniatures to cutting-edge digital technology—and back to a sophisticated … Continue reading Practical Effects vs. CGI: How Star Wars Evolved from Miniatures to The Volume
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The Worst 64 – Scary Movie Series
Scary Movie series 2000-2013 Directed by Keenan Ivory Wayans; David Zucker; Malcolm D. Lee Welcome back to Movie Monday, where I'm steadily working my way through my list of the 100 worst movies I've ever seen. This week, we've arrived at number 64: the Scary Movie franchise. As always, this list is based entirely on my … Continue reading The Worst 64 – Scary Movie Series
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 40
Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 40
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 10
Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 10
Welcome to The Blogger Games III!
Greetings, fellow bloggers and internet enthusiasts! It's that time again - time to flex those writing muscles, unleash your creativity, and go for the gold in The Blogger Games III! As the world turns its eyes to Paris for the Summer Olympic Games starting this Friday, July 26, we're bringing you our own virtual spectacle … Continue reading Welcome to The Blogger Games III!
Harmony’s Song
Harmony sat on the park bench, her fingers moving deftly across the strings of her guitar. The melody she played was haunting yet beautiful, echoing through the trees of the quiet park. She lost herself in the music, letting her sorrow flow through the notes. It had been a week since she lost her mother, … Continue reading Harmony’s Song
40 – Heat
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 40 – Heat
On the 21st Day of Blogmas…
On the 1st Day of Blogmas…
So... uh... Here's my tree... It's funny. Because I really wasn't planning to decorate anything this year. Because I was going to treat this year like I treated last year. I figured... I don't have a tree to dig out of storage, so that's out. I wasn't sure if I wanted to spend money on … Continue reading On the 1st Day of Blogmas…
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The Confusing Middle 