We're beginning another new series this week. Moving forward, watch for our picks for new Blu-Rays and DVDs every week. Our first week kicks off with some of the summer's biggest hits, including BlacKkKlansman and The Incredibles 2. However, if you want collectors editions and some box sets, there are plenty of new features to check out! … Continue reading Home-Video Tuesdays: ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ ‘The Incredibles 2,’ & Kurt Russell
Can ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ Be the First Marvel Oscar? The First Animated Feature Predictions (10/3)
It's been a sadly weak year for one of my favorite genres. That's not to say I haven't enjoyed some features this year, but it also feels...underwhelming? There are still films to check out, and that's why we're beginning the discussion for Best Animated Feature today. Another trailer dropped for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, an … Continue reading Can ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ Be the First Marvel Oscar? The First Animated Feature Predictions (10/3)
Prequels, Sequels, Reboots, and Remakes
In my recent retrospective on "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," I began with a short blurb on my take on reboots, remakes, prequels, and sequels. "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 … Continue reading Prequels, Sequels, Reboots, and Remakes
Review: ‘The Incredibles 2’ Flexes but Falls Short of Greatness
When audiences enter a Pixar film, there's a certain expectation of what kind of film they are about to see. However, as Pixar has embraced the sequel, that idea has changed somewhat. Many of these films have fallen short of the quality expected from the animation studio. This could be due to the fact that … Continue reading Review: ‘The Incredibles 2’ Flexes but Falls Short of Greatness