Original US release date: May 2, 2008 Production budget: $140,000,000 Worldwide gross: $585,174,222 Where does one begin when discussing the lasting impact this movie has had on the film industry, worldwide culture, and our lives, in general? Let's start here: Marvel was in trouble. They had filed for bankruptcy and needed money badly. They were... Continue Reading →
Review – Solo: A Star Wars Story
It hasn't been all that long since Star Wars: Episode VIII: - The Last Jedi stormed into theaters and thrilled most audiences and angered a very vocal few by staying true to the characters in spite of themselves and delivering a surprising story that wasn't quite what anyone expected. How. Dare. They. (That review is here.) ... Continue Reading →
Review – Spider-Man: Homecoming
I say without any hint of hyperbole that SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING may be the most anticipated film in movie history. For so long, Spider-Man struggled under Sony to find his voice. The Sam Raimi films starring Tobey Maguire were certainly strong, but not exactly the Spider-Man that we had all known and loved since 1962 (or whenever... Continue Reading →
21. The Jungle Book
I grew up as a Disney kid. My first crush was Cinderella. Or maybe it was Smurfette? It was one of those two. Regardless, I remember being in shock that Cinderella would choose Prince Charming over little four-year-old me. I'd like to think that she'd make a different decision, now that I'm a little older... Continue Reading →