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
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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 Worst 39 – Big Momma’s House
Big Momma's House 2000 Directed by Raja Gosnell 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, … Continue reading The Worst 39 – Big Momma’s House
The Character Couch – Scarlett O’Hara
Welcome back to The Character Couch! This is where we put on our amateur psychologist hats and examine what makes our favorite fictional characters tick. Today we're diving into the paradoxically fascinating psyche of Scarlett O'Hara from Gone with the Wind—a character who manages to be both the protagonist and antagonist of her own story, … Continue reading The Character Couch – Scarlett O’Hara
Disney 19 – The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book 1967 Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Welcome back to Movie Monday, dear readers! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking our customary break from my ongoing exploration of cinema's most spectacular failures to enjoy a palate cleanser. Today, we're venturing into the jungles of India with Disney's 1967 animated … Continue reading Disney 19 – The Jungle Book
24 Movie Scenes I Wish I Could Experience for the First Time Again
There's something magical about experiencing a truly great movie moment for the first time. Your jaw drops. Your heart races. You gasp, or laugh, or find yourself gripping the armrest so hard your knuckles turn white. And then, in an instant, that moment is gone forever. Sure, you can rewatch the scene a hundred times—and … Continue reading 24 Movie Scenes I Wish I Could Experience for the First Time Again
The Worst 40 – Back to the Beach
Back to the Beach 1987 Directed by Lyndall Hobbs Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our methodical journey through my personal countdown of the 100 worst movies I've ever subjected myself to. This week brings us to number 40: Back to the Beach, a 1987 comedy that represents Hollywood's eternal struggle to recapture … Continue reading The Worst 40 – Back to the Beach
From Rubber Suits to CGI Nightmares: How Alien Designs Mirror Our Deepest Fears
Picture this: you're a studio executive in 1958, and someone pitches you a movie about a gelatinous blob that terrorizes a small Pennsylvania town. Your first question probably isn't "What does this say about the Red Scare?" But looking back at seven decades of alien cinema, it becomes clear that our extraterrestrial visitors have always … Continue reading From Rubber Suits to CGI Nightmares: How Alien Designs Mirror Our Deepest Fears
The Confusing Middle 