Star Wars

I feel like every movie made today has to be a part of a larger cinematic universe. Marvel, DC, Star Wars, etc. Of course, there are dozens of standalone films for every movie that’s part…

This weekend, a 2017 review of the film Paddington 2 was added to Rotten Tomatoes, dropping its perfect score from 100% Fresh to a weak 99%. This follows the recent addition of a review from…

Though the days of food buffets have come to pass, Brennan and I offer up a smorgasbord of movie-related content. We talk about the newest episode of WandaVision and its MCU connecting threads. We share some…

When I first asked my girlfriend this question, she said “Danny what the hell, get out, I’m trying to teach first grade virtually, get out of the room!” “Perfect,” I said, “let’s ask them too!”…

Among many other things, 2020 has turned the mental checklist of “phone, keys, wallet” to “phone, keys, wallet, and mask.” You can’t walk outside without coming across someone wearing a mask (hopefully), and when it…

The biggest challenge for any movie is getting the audience to care. You have to draw the audience into the story and the lives of the characters before the film can have any real meaning.…

I love children… most of the time. I have three nieces and three nephews that I would do anything for. The children I’m about to talk about, on the other hand, are the devil’s spawn. If…

It has been 40 years since Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (1980) came out, which seems incorrect at first glance. I love Star Wars and everything in the Star Wars universe. I love…

By now, everyone knows that Tommy Wiseau is by far one of the greatest actors in history. No other person can reach his level of emotion or his infectious charisma. Ever since his breakout performance…

AMC appears to have found a potential ally, or overlord, in Amazon. After preliminary meetings between the two this week, AMC’s stock rose astronomically. As the theater slump continues, any news is good news to…

Have you ever noticed how every movie that has the word “rise” in the title is the worst movie in the trilogy? Well, Brennan and I have. Quarantine leads the mind to many an unusual…

Here at MovieBabble, we like to watch movies, obviously. However, the Coronavirus has created a sudden drop off in the number of new movies for us to watch. But we will not be stopped, and…

It’s so easy to miss plot holes, both as a filmmaker and a film-watcher. They can hide in plain sight and if you aren’t looking for it, you may not see them. But I can…

Yes, part two of the acclaimed, award-winning series is here. This time, I’m talking about Count Dooku (Darth Tyranus), the most virtuous man in the galaxy far, far away. Though many Jedi would claim him…

Star Wars is a messy topic of discussion these days. I’m not here to discuss its merits (The Last Jedi), nor its faults (The Rise of Skywalker). I’m here to discuss one thing and one thing…

1917 has stormed the box office to critical and audience praise. With little in the way of competition coming soon, it’s sure to have solid box office legs. It’s followed by The Rise of Skywalker which is…

The MovieBabble staff saw many a film in 2019. Now that we have turned the calendar over to a new decade and had a moment to reflect, it’s time to close the book on the…

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is still going strong in its third weekend at the box office, though still below its predecessor’s gross. It’s followed by Jumanji: The Next Level in its fourth weekend. Little…

Disney made a big splash when they purchased Lucasfilm film earlier this decade and quickly announced plans for another Star Wars trilogy. Cut to the end of 2019, and we’re all scratching our heads a…

Galaxy Quest represents a relic from a by-gone era: one where spoofs and parodies were produced far more frequently. Gone are the days where we could see Charlie Sheen or Leslie Nielsen appearing in a…

After months of discourse and anticipation, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is here to cause much more discourse and anticipation. The film is proving to be just as divisive as Rian Johnson’s The Last Jedi, though…

When it comes to the hotly debated subject of football and ‘your team’, I like to think of myself as Switzerland. Not because I support them in the World Cup, but because I take an…

I love Star Wars. I am 24 years old, and I grew up watching the original trilogy on VHS, and the Prequel Trilogy in theaters. I have been a fan of these films for literally…

There’s no denying that Star Wars has become one of the most popular franchises in film history, if not the most popular. George Lucas changed the cinematic landscape back in 1977, and we’ve felt it ever since. …

The Star Wars franchise has reigned supreme since the 1970s. Nonstop box office success, tons of acclaim, and a fanbase that might be the biggest in the world when it comes to films, the Star Wars franchise has…

Jumanji: The Next Level is flying off the goodwill of its predecessor. With a strong $60 million dollar debut, will The Next Level also have the legs of its predecessor? Frozen II also made substantial gains this weekend…

Since December 15th, 2017, seemingly every conversation involving Star Wars drifts into a discussion about Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, directed by Rian Johnson. Regardless of your personal thoughts on the film, one…

Tommy Lee Jones put it best (as Agent Kay) when he said that “People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it.“. While being a fan of a particular franchise or series is fun,…

Believe it or not, films used to be without sound. However, once sound was introduced the art of silent film was quickly abandoned. While sound no doubt improves film in many ways, it isn’t always…

Hollywood is addicted to sequels, prequels, reboots and remakes. The question that I, as the average audience member has to ask, is this is sequel, prequel, reboot or remake any different than its predecessor? Or…