Deadpool was right up my alley long before he became a hit action film. As much as I’d like to pretend that I’m more Nightcrawler, I’m totally way more Deadpool. It’s the smart ass commentary and love of swords. Really, … Continue reading →
Let me preface this by stating that I love Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Edgar Wright had me at the 8-bit intro over the Universal logo. Yes, I am that shallow. Plus, it has Legend of Zelda sound effects throughout … Continue reading →
I don’t mind the Hotel Transylvania movies. If given a choice between that or, say, Pixels (which my kids have made me watch… twice. Pray for me.), I will totally take one of those films. Hotel Transylvania 2 is one … Continue reading →
This has nothing to do with film, but it’s something I’ve been quizzed about as a direct result of the piece I did on Trainwreck. A few weeks ago, I completed the rest of my transition into a fully outed … Continue reading →
So I Married An Axe Murderer is one of those films that has a cult following amongst friends, and a “what the fuck are you talking about” reaction from everyone else. Is the plot out there? Yes. Are there plot … Continue reading →
Oftentimes, I stick to the facts, my own interpretation, or being a complete smartass when I explore the thematic elements of a film. Very seldom do I make it personal. This one… this is going to get personal, because it … Continue reading →
Alexandre Aja’s 2003 film Haute Tension (High Tension) presented a story that required some willing suspension of disbelief in order to digest: there are some jumps that simply don’t make sense. This doesn’t mean that the film is without merit, … Continue reading →
I saw Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later in the theatre, and I still remember the sense of terror I had when the characters were changing the flat tire in the tunnel. It was the first time that the concept of … Continue reading →
I had 2014’s Middle Man suggested to me; I watched it and was floored by it, then found that the end-of-December madness descended upon me like vampires in an Alaskan town (c’mon, I live in Rochester). So this one should … Continue reading →
Love Actually is one of those films that people either love or hate. I’m in the love camp, despite its self-loathing body issues. I love that it explores multiple facets of love (not just the romantic kind). I love the … Continue reading →
