James Wortman Happy 2010, Wortmaniacs!
Here’s wishing each and every one of you a very happy and healthy new year. In lieu of one of those laborious “Best of 2009” lists in which I would…
Wild Blue Yonder
Let me get my hyperbolic fanboy raving out of the way: Avatar is a groundbreaking technological achievement. Heralded as a cinematic game-changer that would forever transform the way we look…
2009 Christmas Weekend the Biggest in Box Office History
It’s no secret that people love going to the movies during the holidays, whether it’s to share an experience with loved ones or to escape from all of that togetherness…
Merry Christmas from The Wort Report
Here’s wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. In honor of all those Christmas miracles happening around the world this week, enjoy this festive pile of fail. Yes, it’s…
Quentin Tarantino Has Begun Scripting an Inglourious Basterds Prequel
If you’ve read my glowing review of Inglourious Basterds, you know I’m a huge fan of Quentin Tarantino’s long-gestating World War II fantasy flick. I saw it twice during its…
Bryan Singer to Direct X-Men: First Class
Last week, Bryan Singer announced he would be returning to the X-Men franchise with X-Men: First Class, a move met with nods of approval from the geek community. While not…
James Cameron’s Avatar Earns $242.5 Million Worldwide Over Debut Weekend
The self-proclaimed “King of the World” might have another titanic (tee hee!) hit on his hands. Variety reports that Avatar—James Cameron’s ambitious 3D sci-fi epic—raked in $77 million domestically in…
Fan Posts Hilarious 70-Minute Video Review of The Phantom Menace
It would be an understatement to say that Star Wars: The Phantom Menace—which hit theaters ten years ago—was a colossal letdown. Heck, when I went to a Star Wars panel…
Iron Man 2 Trailer Now Online! (Update With Video)
Oh my. Iron Man 2 is going to be a damn good sequel. Judging by the movie’s new trailer—which Apple debuted yesterday—director Jon Favreau is bringing the awesome and bringing…
The Lord of the Rings Hits Blu-ray in April
By Gandalf’s beard! Peter Jackson’s breathtaking Lord of the Rings trilogy is finally making its way to Blu-ray on April 6. But, Den of Geek reports, the six-disc set will…