In the summer of 2008, a relatively modest superhero film was released with tempered expectations. Iron Man, starring a comeback-seeking Robert Downey Jr. and directed by Jon Favreau (then best known for Swingers and Elf), wasn't projected to be a cultural watershed moment. Yet seventeen years later, we recognize it as the cornerstone of what … Continue reading The Importance of Iron Man
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After Seeing the “Live Action” Remake of The Lion King
Kids, even before seeing this movie, I was an emotional roller coaster in regards to its very existence. I remember seeing Jon Favreau's The Jungle Book remake and thinking, "They could remake The Lion King." I had that thought based on how well done I thought The Jungle Book had been. Now, by the time The Jungle Book came … Continue reading After Seeing the “Live Action” Remake of The Lion King
The Confusing Middle 