Thoughts

“Franchise.” That’s the magic word that causes all Hollywood execs to start comically drooling like Homer Simpson looking at a pink frosted donut. I imagine that anyone green-lighting movies is hoping to strike gold on…

The movie version of The Wiz was released October 24, 1978. I was released in December of the same year. So, you could say we’ve grown up together. The Wiz came to represent different things,…

Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that Hollywood today has a significant percentage of British people. Maybe it’s always been like that and I’ve just never noticed, but I feel like England is trying…

I’m so tired of seeing that this actor or this actress has been involved in a scandal of some sort. I’m so sick of getting attached to actors only to find that they’re actual douchebags…

Is it me or are there not enough good rap movies these days? Everyone always goes back to 8 Mile or Straight Outta Compton as the rap movies they love (and that’s it), but if you ask, it’s time that…

When it comes to war movies, there are two wars that seem to get way more silver screen recognition than the others: the Vietnam War and World War II. While this makes for some great…

The crime/gangster sub-genre contains in itself an anachronistic library of classically defining workings. Historically, the genre seemed to have generally trickled down in relevance, peeking relatively fast but also plateauing in equal measure. It laid…

Throughout my life, I’ve always believed that movies can have far-reaching effects. We’ve all experienced the influence of movies firsthand. When I was ten years old, Step Up 3 (2010) was the film that convinced me that…

Sound ludicrous? Like it won’t work out? Maybe it just sounds like a stupid idea to you. Whatever you think, at least to my explanation.  The Avengers already have great chemistry in every movie they…

It’s hard to believe that the first movie in The Twilight Saga came out just over a decade ago, yet here we are. 2008 was a different era for me — I was a 20-something in college…

Maybe I’m just dramatic or a tad too involved in my news timeline, but I find it hard to not get depressed in this crazy world. It seems like there’s just too much hate and…

I know what you’re thinking: another ideologue scraping the bottom of the barrel for any excuse to politically vent. This sentiment, I assure you, on how I perceive A Quiet Place isn’t politically or ideologically motivated…

When Finding Nemo was released, 15 years ago today, this writer was childless (and about as single as one can possibly be). At that time, Finding Nemo was just a charming Disney/Pixar movie about a…

Unfortunately, the first teaser for The Predator came out to mixed reviews, but the occasion does make for a good opportunity to look back at this franchise and see what to expect this fall in the newest…

It’s no secret that Hollywood stars rake in millions every year. Robert Downey Jr. apparently earned $1 million a minute in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). Daniel Craig reportedly negotiated quite a hefty salary for his next James Bond…

After almost 30 years, the Tremors series has been in the news a lot this week. On April 28th, 2018 there was news of the cancellation of the SYFY Tremors series starring Kevin Bacon. Now, fans…

For those of you who aren’t huge fans of the Marvel franchise, these past few weeks have probably been absolute hell for you. All anyone seems to talk about anymore is Infinity War (2018) and how great…

It’s safe to say that Amy Schumer has fallen out of favor with many film fans these days.  Her outspoken behavior has left many cold, but she continues to speak her mind, no matter the…

It seems like every movie nowadays makes it on to the list of top 10 highest grossing films. The oldest movie on the list is from 1997–James Cameron’s Titanic. After that, the oldest highest-grossing movie was made…

I Feel Pretty hits theaters this Friday, April 20th, starring Amy Schumer as an insecure woman who gains an insane amount of confidence after suffering a fall. It may just be me, but this doesn’t seem like…

Feminism is now on its glorious fourth wave, meaning more representation for women. This has not only affected the world of politics and law, it has also affected the box office. Filmmakers are either remaking…

For those of you who have read my article regarding profanity, you’ll know that I take a dim view of immorality portrayed in movies, unless done for a clear artistic reason. To me, it seems…

Can you believe that it’s been 25 years since we first learned how to make a perfect s’more, how to get a cute lifeguard to kiss you, or how to retrieve a priceless baseball —…

As the hit Comedy Central show Workaholics was coming to a close, many people were wondering when the trio of actors led by Adam Devine would reunite for another project together.  Those same people were delighted…

You ever notice that action movies are getting more and more ridiculous with time? It’s laughable but also entertaining to watch. Pacific Rim (2013) is literally about robots fighting ginormous monsters. And this movie did so well that…

With the new documentary, Muppet Guys Talking (detailing the artists’ creative processes and characters’ secret backstories), now available online, I think it’s time I appreciate these puppets for being the best thing that ever happened to my childhood…

“Ugh, that movie is so overrated!” How many times have you heard that phrase? Maybe you and your friends are discussing the new dystopian film you all want to see or you’re just discussing a…

Almost every movie nowadays has at least one swear word in it. It’s not a huge issue, but how often does profanity need to be used and how often is it really just a filler for…

More and more movies are based on books. While some would call this a beneficial aspect of the film industry, is it really what Hollywood should be doing? My argument sounds similar to my criticisms…