Remembering Carrie Fisher, Our Princess
James Wortman The galaxy is missing its princess today. Weirdly enough, when I learned that Carrie Fisher had passed away at the age of 60 following a heart attack, I was en…
2016
Why “Rogue One” is the “Star Wars” Film We Needed
X-wing Starfighters. Imperial Walkers. The Death Star. Darth Freakin’ Vader. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is brimming with fan service to titillate Force-sensitive aficionados of that galaxy far, far…
Let’s Unite Over the New ‘Rogue One’ Trailer
Social media has been a pretty toxic place in the lead-up to the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, with people on both sides of the aisle spewing vitriol at the other…
Three Strikes? Thoughts on ‘Suicide Squad’
Critics weren’t kind to Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, nor did they find much to like about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which hit theaters earlier this year and…
‘Star Trek Beyond’ Ensures Franchise will Live Long, Prosper
Star Trek Beyond isn’t the return to form purists might have hoped for from sci-fi’s landmark, half-century old property, but it also isn’t the dull, loud, explosion-laden popcorn flick the…
The New ‘Ghostbusters’ Theme Should be Roasted in the Depths of a Giant Sloar
I’ve been critical of Paul Feig’s forthcoming Ghostbusters remake for a while now, and the reaction I often get is that it’s unfair to truly judge a piece of entertainment…
Darth Vader Confirmed for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Most of us suspected it, but now we know for sure. As revealed by Entertainment Weekly, which features an in-depth cover feature on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story this…
Breaking Baboo: Bryan Cranston is Zordon in New ‘Power Rangers’ Movie
He’s played LBJ, Dalton Trumbo and a chemistry teacher-turned-meth dealer. Now, as he himselt tweeted earlier today, Bryan Cranston will add Power Rangers mentor/giant floating head Zordon to his varied…
‘Justice League’ Logo, Plot Synopsis Revealed
I don’t count myself among the supporters of Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but I also refuse to believe that Warner Bros. won’t make a concerted effort…
An Update from the World of Wortman
Hey, guys. It’s been a busy couple of weeks as I somehow attempt to juggle a personal life, my professional responsibilities and my stubborn commitment to things I probably should…