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
2008 in Review: ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’
Reboots and remakes, even sequels, are often lauded by nearly everyone as unnecessary. Calls of “we’ve seen this already” or “it was better when” often prelude paragraphs that go on to compare apples and oranges; decades-old cinema with modern storytelling. The thing is, for beloved franchises, reinventing or revisiting characters from the past actually does … Continue reading 2008 in Review: ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’
Josh’s Questionable 2017 Top 10
Alright, let's be very clear about something. I like my movies like I like my orange juice, with lots of pulp (this is a lie; I hate pulpy orange juice). Do I appreciate good filmmaking? Yup. Do I tend to enjoy those that make their way to Oscar-caliber best lists? Typically not. So I want … Continue reading Josh’s Questionable 2017 Top 10