Godzilla: More Than Just a Monster

Why did Godzilla suck? Oh, don’t worry. I’m talking about the 1998 abomination from Roland Emmerich. And the reasons for it’s overall mediocre quality revolve around phoned in performances, a…

Getting to Know “Neighbors”

It’s undeniable that Seth Rogen has done exceptionally well for himself in Hollywood. I think it’s equally undeniable that, for all the guy’s comedic talents, his range as an actor…

A First-timers Look at The Amazing Spider-Man 2

I have the unique perspective of going into The Amazing Spider-Man 2 fairly blind. The only actor that I knew was in it was Andrew Garfield. In general, I’m a Marvel girl,…

Draft Day – The Tale of Two Trades

Draft Day The Tale of Two Trades Perhaps it was the excitement of the real 2014 NFL draft that led me to the movie theater to watch the latest Kevin…

House of Horror: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

Title: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) Director: Tom McLoughlin Written by: Tom McLoughlin Starring: Thom Mathews Jennifer Cooke David Kagen CJ Graham Plot: Tommy Jarvis goes to…

Sellers Points Review: Son of Batman

Striking a good balance of freshness and faithfulness is always a touchy subject in comic book adaptations, even when it’s animation. Luckily, Son of Batman manages to find a mostly…

House of Horror: The Wicker Man (1973)

Title: The Wicker Man (1973) Director: Robin Hardy Written by: Anthony Shaffer Starring: Edward Woodward Britt Ekland Christopher Lee Plot: A police sergeant is sent to a Scottish island village…

Bob Hoskins’ 71 Year Legacy

From the theater to the big screen, Bob Hoskins was a star. Born on October 26, 1942, in Suffolk, Robert William Hoskins Jr. grew up with a limited education. He…

House of Horror: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

Title: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) Director: Dwight H. Little Written by: Alan B. McElroy, Danny Lipsius, Larry Rattner, Benjamin Ruffner Starring: Danielle Harris Ellie Cornell Donald…

Divergent – Coming of Age in Post-Apocalyptic America

Quick disclaimer: this is not a conventional movie review. Divergent was released a few weeks ago and and the intention of this piece is to share some thoughts I had after…