Why a ‘Mass Effect’ Movie is a Bad Idea by Brandon Alexander As the film industry is in the height of campaigning and marketing toward people who are part casual movie-goers and part casual fans of something else (comic books, sports), I’m certain we’ll see a rise in the production of movies based on videoContinue reading “Why a ‘Mass Effect’ Movie is a Bad Idea”
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First Looks: Jamie Foxx as ‘Electro’ and the New-and-Improved Spider-Man Costume
First Looks: Jamie Foxx as ‘Electro’ and the New-and-Improved Spider-Man Costume So among all of the buzz swirling around Pacific Rim, Sony decided to create their own by promoting their new look for both characters. Electro appears to be taken more from the Ultimate Universe. Here’s the image featured on Entertainment Weekly magazine: Courtesy ofContinue reading “First Looks: Jamie Foxx as ‘Electro’ and the New-and-Improved Spider-Man Costume”
Affirmative Action Heroes Part 2
Affirmative Action Heroes Part 2 By Brandon Alexander As mentioned in part one of this posting series, I believe that we need more leading and prominent roles for people of color in superhero films. That is not to say that there aren’t many; we all remember Michael Jai White as Spawn, Wesley Snipes as Blade,Continue reading “Affirmative Action Heroes Part 2”
Pom Poko
Pom Poko, 1994, Family Plot: A group of shape-shifting raccoons attempt to save their home from the doom of deforestation by scaring the construction workers. Thoughts: This was a good movie that really had the Studio Ghibli touch. I was captivated by both the animation and the story. It was like Ferngully (preaching sharing the environment) but withContinue reading “Pom Poko”
MST3K: Santa Claus
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus, originally released 1959, ComedyPlot: Santa Claus is trying to make all of the children’s Christmas wishes come true but he is caught up arguing with Satan’s henchman Pitch. That old devil, Pitch. Thoughts: This movie should be in the top 10 comedies of all-time. Almost every second was fullContinue reading “MST3K: Santa Claus”
The Christmas Toy
The Christmas Toy, 1986, Family Plot: A toy goes through an emotional crises after finding out that he will be replaced at Christmas by another toy. Thoughts: Low-key…this was a good movie. Sad to say, but Disney/Pixar RIPPED Jim Henson off with this one. This was almost the same movie as Toy Story except moreContinue reading “The Christmas Toy”
Classified X
Classified X, 1998, DocumentaryPlot: Hosted by filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, this documentary showed the evolution of the depiction of blacks in films as well as behind the camera. Thoughts: This documentary offered a very precise and to the point view of the subject matter and really expanded on knowledge that should be more common. Peebles teeteredContinue reading “Classified X”
The Foot Fist Way
The Foot Fist Way, 2006, ComedyPlot: A Tae Kwon Do instructor struggles to control his life as everything around him begins to crumble. Thoughts: This movie was made on a low budget, but all of those aspects were overshadowed by dynamite editing and great acting. It isn’t the best comedy I’ve seen but it is veryContinue reading “The Foot Fist Way”
The Third Man
The Third Man, 1949, ThrillerPlot: A man comes to Vienna to discover that his friend has been killed, but a twist in the observation by one person changes the entire story. Thoughts: I enjoyed the movie and the initial dutch-tilt, but I didn’t feel that it was necessary for the entirety of the movie. OrsonContinue reading “The Third Man”
The Muppets
The Muppets, 2011, ComedyPlot: The Muppets have to get back together to save their studio from an evil businessman. Thoughts: The best part about this movie is that it never stopped being about the Muppets. Segel was great at balancing the comedy, music, and feel-good moments that have made the Muppets such a wonderful andContinue reading “The Muppets”
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