During a series of 1973 Harvard University lectures known as The Unanswered Question, American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein looks to offer an acceptable hypothesis for answering a question mused by fellow composer Charles Ives: "whither music?" Throughout the hours-long lectures, Bernstein takes the faculty students on a trip down music history. Among the subjects … Continue reading Review: ‘Maestro’ – Bradley Cooper’s Masterful Ode to Leonard Bernstein
Review: ‘Sharksploitation’ – Explore the Phenomenon of Jaws and Sharknado
Few films launch entire subgenres. Yet it's hard to dispute the power of Jaws in this sense. The iconic feature from Steven Spielberg was not the first or even the second shark film. However, it was a turning point for creature features in the mainstream. Not only did it launch dozens of movies using the … Continue reading Review: ‘Sharksploitation’ – Explore the Phenomenon of Jaws and Sharknado
Review: ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ – A Relic of Some Value
Seeing a favorite character return to the silver screen in a new story will always have a thread of excitement. I will admit that I am one (the one?) who enjoyed Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is better than that film in many ways … Continue reading Review: ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ – A Relic of Some Value
Review: ‘Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny’ – Dial Back The Clock To When This Franchise Was Great, Not Grey
Back in 2008, when Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull came out, there was plenty of nostalgia to smile at mixed with the fact that it was a dull movie. There was that absurd ending that Steven Spielberg himself didn't like, but it was George Lucas' story, so he went with it. One positive was it … Continue reading Review: ‘Indiana Jones & The Dial Of Destiny’ – Dial Back The Clock To When This Franchise Was Great, Not Grey
‘Jurassic Park’ at 30 – The Power and Wonder Remain
When Steven Spielberg took on Jurassic Park, there were plenty of suitors. Tim Burton, Joe Dante, and Richard Donner were all in the mix. Michael Crichton had more than enough credentials to demand a seat in directing chair. Yet Spielberg had Industrial Light and Magic, as well as George Lucas, in his back pocket. It … Continue reading ‘Jurassic Park’ at 30 – The Power and Wonder Remain
Review: Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ is His Best Film in Nearly Two Decades
When you are Steven Spielberg, when do you decide to tell your life story? The famed director crafted too many classics to name throughout his fifty-year career. One could argue that his style is the most important evolution in American cinema and has doomed storytellers to chase nostalgia. At the same time, he's poured his … Continue reading Review: Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans’ is His Best Film in Nearly Two Decades
2012 Retrospective: Abraham ‘Lincoln’ – Vote Hunter
Ten years ago, two movies about Abraham Lincoln were released. In Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Honest Abe hunts vampires, while in Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln the President hunts for votes. Let’s revisit Spielberg’s movie, shall we? Lincoln takes place in 1865, near the end of the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln must now find a way … Continue reading 2012 Retrospective: Abraham ‘Lincoln’ – Vote Hunter
Bradley Cooper Heading to Netflix with Leonard Bernstein Biopic
Another prestigious filmmaker makes the move to Netflix, with Bradley Cooper joining the streaming service's ranks. The actor turned director made considerable waves with A Star Is Born in 2019, earning three Oscar nominations as a result. Yet A Star Is Born got crushed on the night, left taking home a single prize for Lady Gaga and "Shallow." Considering … Continue reading Bradley Cooper Heading to Netflix with Leonard Bernstein Biopic
What’s Up With Steven Spielberg? The Legend Took the Wrong Side In the Streaming Wars
Why is Steven Spielberg so against Netflix? AJ breaks down the issues with his take and the evidence that hurts his argument.
Halloween Horror Nights Preview: ‘Poltergeist’ – Spielberg’s Revenge
There are few that would dispute the importance of Steven Spielberg in the history of film. However, Spielberg played an even bigger role in helping Universal Studios to become the home of the Blockbuster. Much of the original Universal Studios Florida was built on Spielberg related projects. Back to the Future, Jaws, E.T. all remain fan favorite attractions, even as … Continue reading Halloween Horror Nights Preview: ‘Poltergeist’ – Spielberg’s Revenge