It happens every Christmas. I'm not sure when the tradition started, but at some point in our lives, my family decided to see a movie every year on Christmas day. Growing up, it was probably the one day a year when all four of us would go see something at the same time. Sure, there … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing West Side Story
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Some Thoughts After Seeing Dune
I'm not sure I get it... Wait... I should probably preface this whole thing by saying that I've never read anything by Frank Herbert and I never saw the 1984 adaptation of Dune. So maybe that's why I feel like I've fallen behind in this classic bit of sci-fi love. Although, there are other beloved … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing Dune
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
A Reboot I Can Get On Board With
I find it’s easy to complain about the reboots and remakes that Hollywood keeps churning out these days. It’s easy to say that the creators out there just can’t think of anything new to write about, and so the studios just have them dip their pens back in the wells of franchises that have proven … Continue reading A Reboot I Can Get On Board With
What Would Quantum Leap Look Like Today?
When I was a kid, Quantum Leap was probably my favorite show to watch. Sure, it was a time travel show, which probably would have been enough of itself to draw me in. But it wasn't a typical science fiction thing. It was a show that jumped around throughout different periods in history and gave … Continue reading What Would Quantum Leap Look Like Today?
Yeah, There Was a Karate Kid 3
That blog title isn't new information. At least, I hope it's not new information. The fact that The Karate Kid, Part III exists may not necessarily be common knowledge, but it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who has witnessed this franchise. Here's the thing... They probably should have stopped at The Karate Kid, Part … Continue reading Yeah, There Was a Karate Kid 3
Pointless Remakes
It's absolutely no secret that I love movies. I love sitting at home on a rainy day and seeing what's on Netflix or popping in a DVD. I love buying a ticket and mooching off a friend's bucket of popcorn to see a movie in a darkened theater. What I don't love is a pointless … Continue reading Pointless Remakes
The Confusing Middle 