James Wortman Fanboys: A Wort Report Review
While it may not be the most joyous anniversary for some hardcore Star Wars fans, The Phantom Menace hit theaters 10 years ago today on May 19, 1999. To commemorate…
Phasers & Demons
Ron Howard’s Da Vinci Code sequel Angels & Demons topped the U.S. box office this weekend, earning $48 million in its first three days of release, the Los Angeles Times…
21st Century Breakdown: A Wort Report Review
A follow-up to Green Day’s Grammy-winning, multi-platinum American Idiot (2004), 21st Century Breakdown is yet another grandiose concept album that infuses the trio’s pop-punk sensibilities with classic rock influence and…
Spielberg Debunks E.T. Sequel Rumors
The National Enquirer recently reported that director Steven Spielberg and actress Drew Barrymore were secretly discussing a sequel to E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial. Thankfully, this just isn’t true. Your childhood memories…
Random Bloggery for May 15
Happy Friday, Wortmaniacs! I hope you all have awesome plans for the weekend, whether they be going out for a few drinks, taking a road trip, hanging out with friends…
When IMAX Isn’t IMAX
Apparently, not all IMAX screens are created equal. On May 12, comedian Aziz Ansari (Parks and Recreation, I Love You, Man) wrote on his blog that after paying an extra…
Star Trek: D-A-C Hits Xbox Live Arcade
Okay, so you’ve seen the new Star Trek flick. What now? You could brush up on your Shakespeare with The Klingon Hamlet or, if made-up alien languages aren’t your thing,…
Terminate Your Arteries!
Wow, the new Terminator movie sure is cheesy. Warner Bros. Pictures is teaming with Pizza Hut to offer fans exclusive footage from the highly anticipated Terminator Salvation, which hits theaters…
New Trek Boldly Tops the Box Office
J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek earned $79.2 million in its four-day opening weekend, The Associated Press reports. This was nearly $3 million more than Paramount Pictures had anticipated. Judging by the…
Random Bloggery: Star Trek Edition
It’s finally here. Wowing audiences and far surpassing most critical expectations—earning a 96% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes as of this writing—J.J. Abrams’ highly anticipated Star Trek reboot is finally…