Humans strive to make sense of the nonsensical. People fall in and out of love. Lives are found, and lives are lost. Plans are carefully made and are attempted to be executed until life throws unexpected curve balls, deeming adjustment necessary for survival. Life’s journey is unpredictable and often illogical. Nevertheless, humans have tried to … Continue reading Review: ‘Asteroid City’ Wes Anderson’s Crater-Sized Existential Study
Review: A Man Called Otto – Treviño Carries Mostly Skippable Remake
Meet Otto (Tom Hanks). Otto is a no nonsense, serious man. He values discipline, rules and order and makes sure people abide by these. He is a man who would buy a rope to end his life, but also go out of his way to make sure he is being charged the proper amount for … Continue reading Review: A Man Called Otto – Treviño Carries Mostly Skippable Remake
Review: ‘Elvis’ Mints a Rockstar While Hanks Deliver a Career-Worst Performance
The legacy of Elvis Presley remains one of many complications. The “King of Rock” not only owns thousands of records for the music industry. He undeniably helped to shape the world of Rock music. At the same time, his legacy as a performer who borrowed and stole from black performers is not something to overlook. … Continue reading Review: ‘Elvis’ Mints a Rockstar While Hanks Deliver a Career-Worst Performance
Review: ‘Pinnochio’ Features Wooden Performances and Worse CGI. Monstro, Please End Us Quickly
The Disney remake train roars back into this week. Since Disney took its first swing at Pinocchio back in 1940, therHamilton Luske's and Ben Sharpsteen's animated features, the animated feature from Hamilton Luske and Ben Sharpsteen remains the most iconic. It seemed inevitable that Disney would want to reinvigorate the classic story with a live-action … Continue reading Review: ‘Pinnochio’ Features Wooden Performances and Worse CGI. Monstro, Please End Us Quickly
We Bought a Pod Episode 61: Toy Story 4, Aaron’s Japan Stories, and Neon Genesis Evangelion Comes to Netflix
Hey guys! Sorry this episode is really late! We recorded in late June but didn't get a chance to put it up until now. In the meantime, enjoy our belated thoughts on Toy Story 4, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Fleabag Season 2, and random other stuff we kind of just ramble about for close to twenty … Continue reading We Bought a Pod Episode 61: Toy Story 4, Aaron’s Japan Stories, and Neon Genesis Evangelion Comes to Netflix
Trailer Talk: ‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Features a Brand New Character
Sometimes, you have to wonder what is going on at Pixar. The animation juggernaut continues to break records at every turn. This year, The Incredibles 2 became the highest grossing animated film ever, earning more than $600 million at the box office. Toy Story 3 and Up are two of the three animated films to ever get a Best Picture … Continue reading Trailer Talk: ‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Features a Brand New Character
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