Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
James Wortman I can safely say that Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End is the first Hollywood blockbuster this year that isn’t a heaping pile of disappointment. In fact, it’s actually…
May 2007
Does Frank Miller Hate Batman?
After reading through the fifth issue of All-Star Batman & Robin:The Boy Wonder it becomes readily apparent that Frank Miller, who reignited interest in the character in the mid-80s, really…
30 Years Ago…
30 years ago yesterday, the original Star Wars took America by storm, ushering in a new era of summer blockbusters and capturing the imagination of young and old alike. It…
And Now for Something Completely Different…
It’s not even June and I’m burnt out on summer movies. After Spider-Man 3‘s meh-fest, I’ve decided that the best way to deal with the upcoming summer of sequels is…
“Spider-Man 3” And the Box Office
Well, it’s official: Spider-Man 3 is a bonafide hit. It scored the biggest opening weekend of all time and has banked over $400 million worldwide. That’s a lot of people…
Spidey Vs. The Critics
I never thought that Spider-Man 3 would turn out to be such a divisive film. Since the first trailers started showing up, there was buzz. Huge buzz. Then, just a…