“Sweep the leg.” Thanks to the highly successful Cobrai Kai series that is currently being produced by Netflix (originally available on YouTube Red), interest in the classic The Karate Kid films has experienced a resurgence. Youngsters want to see the original film and its sequels in order to get a deeper look at the backstoryContinue reading “Tunes: The Karate Kid Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1984)”
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Marvel Sizzle Reel 2021
“We’re All Part Of One Big Family.” With Stan Lee’s voice discussing how we are all one big family setting the tone, Marvel’s newest sizzle reel takes a look back at the films that have made the MCU so extremely popular, visits the defining “Avengers assemble” moment in Endgame in a crowded theater, and thenContinue reading “Marvel Sizzle Reel 2021”
A New Marvel Film, Short Film Fun, And More…..
“Okay, see you…..in September!” Today is Simu Liu’s birthday. Fans of Kim’s Convenience (available in the United States on Netflix) already know Liu as Jung, the elder Kim sibling who has a strained relationship with his father in the series. For the rest of the world, Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsContinue reading “A New Marvel Film, Short Film Fun, And More…..”
Godzilla Vs. Kong
“Hell….It Goes To Hell.” Yep, things go to a special kind of Hell during Godzilla Vs. Kong (2021). Don’t get my words wrong here, I’m quoting a humorous part of the film in my heading, but a lot of things do fall apart, get smashed, burn, get hacked up, and ripped to shreds throughout thisContinue reading “Godzilla Vs. Kong”
Robo Vampire (1988)
More Like Franken-Movie! Every once in awhile my laptop takes me to bizarre corners of the internet. Sometimes those forays into wilder parts of the web prove to be fruitful, but most of the time I regret ever leaving the beaten path. For example, I recently discovered 1988’s Robo Vampire. Based on the film’s movieContinue reading “Robo Vampire (1988)”
Dime Store Reads: The Predator: The Official Movie Novelization
In reverse….. Welcome to the first entry in a new category that I’m testing out: Dime Store Reads. In this category I will be reviewing books that I purchase at stores such as Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Ollie’s, and other bargain outlets. None of the books that I review will cost more thanContinue reading “Dime Store Reads: The Predator: The Official Movie Novelization”
Mulan (2020)
My “reflection” on this film 1998’s animated Disney film Mulan is one of my favorite films. It managed to blend brilliant action sequences (that awesome avalanche scene) with an engaging and inspired tale. The 2020 version of the film attempts to do something similar with a few changes, additions, and removals and, to a degree,Continue reading “Mulan (2020)”
Throwback Thursday: Willow (1988)
“You’re not warriors. You’re pigs! You’re all pigs!” While the work of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg commanded most of my attention as a child, a third person who doesn’t get enough recognition from fandom in my opinion also took up a lot of my time. Ron Howard may not be one of the firstContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Willow (1988)”
Classic Horror: The Black Cat (1934)
New, Dark, Classic Welcome to the first post in a new series that I’ve decided to take a stab at: Classic Horror. Along with Throwback Thursday, Tunes, and Focus On, this new series will be sporadically laced throughout my normal blog posts. It will focus on classic horror films released prior to the year 2000.Continue reading “Classic Horror: The Black Cat (1934)”
Dune 2020 Revealed
Can Chalamet Pull It Off? With much anticipation, film goers and fans of Frank Herbert’s legendary epic have been waiting for information on the upcoming Dune film. Vanity Fair released new images and an interesting article about the film and you can check it out here. The movie will star Timothée Chalamet as Paul AtreidesContinue reading “Dune 2020 Revealed”
Ken's Alternate Universe! 