Not Another Teen Movie 2001 Directed by Joel Gallen Welcome back to Movie Monday, where I continue my therapeutic journey through the films that have personally offended my sensibilities over the years. As always, the standard disclaimer applies: this list represents my deeply subjective opinions, forged in the fires of personal taste and specific viewing … Continue reading The Worst 35 – Not Another Teen Movie
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The Portrayal of Different Races in Middle-earth: Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, and Men
A man, an elf, a dwarf, and a hobbit walk into Mordor... Stop me if you've heard this one. Except it's not a joke—it's the premise of one of the greatest stories ever told. And unlike most fantasy setups that feel like they're checking boxes on a diversity requirement form, Tolkien's four races of Middle-earth … Continue reading The Portrayal of Different Races in Middle-earth: Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, and Men
Time Travel in Endgame: How the MCU Handled This Complex Sci-Fi Trope
When the Avengers lost to Thanos in Infinity War, half of all life in the universe turned to dust. The survivors were left to grapple with an unfathomable defeat, and audiences walked out of theaters in stunned silence. We all knew there had to be a way to undo the Snap—but how? The answer the … Continue reading Time Travel in Endgame: How the MCU Handled This Complex Sci-Fi Trope
The Worst 36 – The Incredible Mr. Limpet
The Incredible Mr. Limpet 1964 Directed by Arthur Lubin Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our masochistic descent through the depths of my personal cinematic hell. As always, my standard disclaimer applies: this list represents one person's highly subjective opinions, shaped by peculiar tastes and specific experiences that may have absolutely nothing to … Continue reading The Worst 36 – The Incredible Mr. Limpet
Why I Hate Going to the Movies
Look, I need to get something off my chest. I hate going to the movies. There. I said it. This is a difficult admission for someone who spent the better part of his adult life obsessing over pop culture, writing blog posts about Superman and Star Wars and Back to the Future, and dedicating every … Continue reading Why I Hate Going to the Movies
Disney 20 – The Aristocats
The Aristocats 1970 Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Welcome back to Movie Monday! As we do every first Monday of the month, we're taking a brief respite from cinematic catastrophes to enjoy a palate cleanser. Though "enjoy" might be too strong a word for today's selection. We're examining Disney's 1970 release The Aristocats—a film that holds … Continue reading Disney 20 – The Aristocats
The Worst 37 – Free Willy
Free Willy 1993 Directed by Simon Wincer Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our masochistic march through my personal pantheon of cinematic failures. Before we proceed, my standard disclaimer: this list represents nothing more than one man's opinion, formed by a particular set of experiences and biases that may bear no resemblance to … Continue reading The Worst 37 – Free Willy
Examining the AI Threat in Avengers: Age of Ultron
"I've got no strings to hold me down..." When Ultron first awakens in Avengers: Age of Ultron, quoting Pinocchio while simultaneously crushing one of Tony Stark's Iron Legion drones, we're witnessing something far more unsettling than just another Marvel villain making his entrance. Here's an artificial intelligence that understands metaphor, appreciates irony, and has already … Continue reading Examining the AI Threat in Avengers: Age of Ultron
The Worst 38 – Problem Child 2
Problem Child 2 1991 Brian Levant Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our descent through my personal catalog of cinematic disappointments. Before we dive in, let me offer my standard disclaimer: this list represents my personal opinion and nothing more. What I consider unwatchable dreck might be your favorite comfort movie, the film … Continue reading The Worst 38 – Problem Child 2
Zemeckis’ Journey into the Uncanny Valley
Robert Zemeckis has never been a director content to rest on his laurels. After revolutionizing visual effects with films like Back to the Future and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and after winning Best Director for Forrest Gump, you'd think he might have settled into a comfortable groove of crowd-pleasers. Instead, he decided to pioneer a … Continue reading Zemeckis’ Journey into the Uncanny Valley
The Confusing Middle 