The key to Pixar’s success isn’t the animation, the voices or even the comedy – it’s the original storytelling. The best of Pixar has the most original stories, creating whole worlds that most people couldn’t come close to imagining. They … Continue reading Monsters Inc. (2001) Review
“Based on a True Story” or “Inspired by Real Events” usually means a movie has taken huge liberties with the facts and truth surrounding an event a film has been inspired by. I can think of a few examples where … Continue reading The Imposter (2012) Review
The most accurate and faithful adaptations of superheroes, Batman particularly, have been animated. DC and Warner Bros. are leading the way in the animated versions of their superheroes, not just producing cartoons aimed at “kids” but also producing recreations of … Continue reading The Dark Knight Returns: Part 1 (2012) Review
Sacha Baron Cohen works best with no script and very little structure. His best work by far is Borat and Bruno. Both had very little script (although there was an overall story and direction) and relied on “everyday people’s” reactions and perceptions … Continue reading The Dictator (2012) Review
3 of the Best vs 3 of the Worst is exactly what it sounds like – 3 of the best examples of either an actor, film series, genre, etc. versus 3 of the worst. It’s also an opportunity for you … Continue reading 3 of the Best vs 3 of the Worst Computer Animated Movies (which aren’t Pixar).
There is nothing worse than a spoiler! Or more specifically, nothing worst than the tool that ends up spoiling a film/tv show for you. It’s probably top of my “soft hatred” list. (things you hate that aren’t a big deal!) Whenever … Continue reading When is a Spoiler no longer a Spoiler?
A movie’s popularity and success is never enough to justify a sequel. You need a story, flexible and adaptable characters and enough material to keep an audience entertained for at least ninety minutes. The problem with the film industry … Continue reading Despicable Me 2 (2013) Review
Any film, particularly comedies and even more so with animated comedies, relies on a certain element of luck. You can have the greatest script, fantastic cast and amazing director but if the chemistry doesn’t fit or the audience don’t quite “get … Continue reading Despicable Me (2010) Review
3 of the Best vs 3 of the Worst is exactly what it sounds like – 3 of the best examples of either an actor, film series, genre, etc. versus 3 of the worst. It’s also an opportunity for you … Continue reading 3 of the Best vs 3 of the Worst Movie Trailers
This post contains mild spoilers for recent films – except they aren’t spoilers if you;ve already seen the trailer! Any film that really believes that it is a quality piece of entertainment should show nothing of the final thirty … Continue reading Stop spoiling the movie with your trailer!
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