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
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After Seeing Spider-Man: Far From Home
Spoilers ahead! You have been warned! I know, I just did the spoilery Avengers: Endgame post a few days ago. Actually, I wrote that not long after I saw Endgame. I just scheduled it for July 1. I figured that was enough time for everyone who was going to see it to see it. Then it wouldn't … Continue reading After Seeing Spider-Man: Far From Home
After Seeing Avengers: Endgame… No, Really, I Mean It This Time…
All right… Has everyone seen Avengers: Endgame by this point? If you haven’t, you may be one of the ten who did not see the movie. But we are now more than two months past its opening weekend and even the Russo brothers, directors of the film, have stated that the ban on spoilers was … Continue reading After Seeing Avengers: Endgame… No, Really, I Mean It This Time…
My Favorite Movies #57 – The Avengers
The Avengers 2012 Directed by Joss Whedon Quick synopsis... An all-star lineup of superheroes -- including Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk and Captain America -- team up to save the world from certain doom. Working under the authority of S.H.I.E.L.D., can our heroes keep the planet at peace? Y'all... Remember when this movie was about the … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #57 – The Avengers
A to Z Challenge – Reflection
Sorry, kids... I meant to do this post yesterday. Actually, there's a lot I meant to do over the weekend that I just wound up putting off. Funny how that works... Yeah, my intention was to do this reflection thing yesterday, then get back into my regular schedule today. I was gonna watch Avengers and then … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Reflection
A to Z Challenge – Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein 1974 Directed by Mel Brooks Quick Synopsis... A laugh riot from beginning to end, this classic parody from director Mel Brooks stars Gene Wilder as Frederick Frankenstein, who detests his family history but ultimately can't resist the temptation to follow in his infamous grandfather's footsteps. Adding to the fun is a brilliant supporting cast … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Young Frankenstein
After Seeing Avengers: Endgame
I saw it Friday after I got off work. Wow. I won't say anything about the movie because I absolutely don't want to spoil a single detail for anyone who has yet to see it. All I'll say at the moment is... wow. I know I could write down all of my thoughts right here … Continue reading After Seeing Avengers: Endgame
A to Z Challenge – X-Men
X-Men 2000 Directed by Bryan Singer Quick Synopsis... Amid increasing fear and bigotry, Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) provides a safe haven for powerful outcasts like Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Rogue (Anna Paquin) and Storm (Halle Berry), who are genetically gifted mutants -- and the world's newest, most persecuted minority group. In an explosive battle for freedom … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – X-Men
A to Z Challenge – We Bought a Zoo
We Bought a Zoo 2011 Directed by Cameron Crowe Quick Synopsis... In this adaptation of Benjamin Mee's memoir about buying and saving a run-down zoo, the locale shifts from Britain to southern California. However, the wacky spirit of the original is retained, complete with escaped tigers and a zoo crew of misfits. Meet the Mee family. … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – We Bought a Zoo
A to Z Challenge – The Vanishing
The Vanishing 1993 Directed by George Sluizer Quick Synopsis... After his girlfriend mysteriously disappears at a rest stop, Jeff embarks on an obsessive three-year quest to learn what happened to her. A man approaches with information, but he requires for Jeff to relive what his girlfriend experienced. Y'all... This movie is just about impossible to find. … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – The Vanishing
