In the last 20 years, Chris McKay has won my heart. He became one of my favorite directors. His humor and mastery over complex narratives make him a standout among filmmakers. Chris McKay directed Robot Chicken, The Lego Movie, and The Tomorrow War. Enter the collaboration of a lifetime: the American gem, Nicholas Cage. My fandom with the actor goes back to me as a little boy, about … Continue reading Renfield (2023) Spoiler-Free Review
Guardians of the Galaxy Performance Marvel Studios may not have made as much money as they wanted on opening weekend, but a domestic debut of $118 million is nothing to scoff at. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is a winner nonetheless. In its second week, it’s holding with a box office gross of $59 million. It’s one of the best in the trilogy, superseding the first film in terms of emotional impact and character development. It’s written and directed by James Gunn, the current DC … Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Spoiler-Free Review
Join Kat, a 13-year-old girl with supernatural abilities, as she explores a magical world filled with demons. Wendell & Wild is a thought-provoking tale about the lengths one will go for the ones they love. The 90s: A Rich Era for Animated Television The 90s were rich with animated television, from rerun episodes of Hanna-Barbera properties to Warner Bros. cartoons. Networks like Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, … Continue reading Wendell & Wild (2022) Spoiler-Free Review
Mortal Kombat: A Popular Video Game Series Mortal Kombat is a popular fighting video game series created by the Midway Manufacturing Company in the United States. In 2009, the company liquidated its assets and closed its doors. Warner Bros acquired the rights to Mortal Kombat. Rebranded as NetherRealm Studios, the franchise is run by Ed Boon, who serves as Chief Creative Officer. The two-dimensional arcade … Continue reading Mortal Kombat Legends: Snowblind Spoiler-Free Review
The Super Mario Bros. Movie boasts a magnificent story that stays true to the source material. The First Live Action Video Game Adaptation “This Ain’t No Game” was the tagline for the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. Not sure what the marketing department was thinking at the time, but it was counterintuitive and an omen of things to come. With a troublesome production and over … Continue reading Super Marios Bros. Movie (2023) Spoiler-Free Review
There’s no way I could be the herald of The Story Monster and not be a fan of creature features. The Void (2016) is a horror film based on Lovecraftian monsters. Directed by filmmakers Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski. These guys are not strangers to the sci-fi and horror genre. Gillespie has worked as an art director on The Boys, Locke & Key, IT Chapter … Continue reading The Void (2016) Review
In the late 1990s, I noticed this weird movie on television called The Blob. The scene in the kitchen lives in my head to this day. It scared the hell out of me. Everyone in the house, including myself, spent significant time cleaning dishes. What transpired on that screen changed me and fascinated me. My grandmother told me it might be too scary. Perhaps she … Continue reading The Blob (1958) Review
The Fly (1986) For those interested in dipping their toes into the realm of science fiction horror, the 1986 movie The Fly is the perfect introduction. Another film with the same name came out in 1958, so the 1986 movie The Fly is a remake. Written and directed by David Cronenberg, The Fly is based on the short story by George Langelaan. It’s about a scientific genius, Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum), who transforms into a mutant fly. When it comes to body horror, … Continue reading The Fly (1986) Review
The Night Watchmen (2017) is a horror-comedy about a group of immature security guards tasked with fighting an army of vampires. It’s a goofy story with a nice blend of action and bizarre humor. The interaction between the security guards is over-the-top fun. It’s a hilarious, raunchy narrative that parodies traditional vampire tropes. Dialogue is written like a series of extended skits on a late-night television … Continue reading The Night Watchmen (2017) Review
Expectation: The Rise of Superhero Movies Comic books have been a source of entertainment and inspiration for comic book fans for generations. Whether you grew up reading superhero comics, collected graphic novels, or have recently discovered the world of comic books, they have undoubtedly become an integral part of pop culture. But as with anything in life, our expectations and the reality of what we … Continue reading Comicbooks: Expectations vs. Reality
