James Wortman Don’t Stop Believin’
It was a pretty normal night at Greenwich’s Sundown Saloon on Friday, drinking with my friends at a small table next to a jukebox that I never noticed before. Naturally,…
And It’s Not a Sequel!
Most of you have probably seen Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up, but for the five of you living under the proverbial rock, it’s definitely worth seeing. It’s non-stop hilarity, and I’m…
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
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…
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…
Back from the Depths
I usually hate it when bloggers take a week or two off from updating, only to come back and write a big long post about how busy they’ve been. But…
TMNT: To Make New Toys
Haha, just kidding. While marketing has always been (and still is) a driving force behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle phenomenon, the new movie is far more than just a…