Category: Features
New Han Solo Film in Need of New Directors
Directors Phil Lord & Christopher Miller have left their jobs as directors of the new Han Solo film. Disney has been kept us chock full of new Star Wars films. The idea was to make an anthology series to go along with the main saga. The next is a spin-off showing the origin of Han Solo. We’ve had photos and other news that seemed to indicate the production was moving along smoothly. Recently that all changed as it was announced halfway during the making of the film, they lost their directors. This isn’t terribly unusual as directors and studios part ways all the time. However, usually it happens earlier in pre-production before cameras start rolling. The fact this is happening essentially at the midpoint of production is very surprising.
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Did Lucille Ball Save “Star Trek”?
Rumor has it that if comedienne Lucille Ball hadn’t boldly ventured where no other man or woman dared to go that “Star Trek” wouldn’t exist.
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How’s Universal’s Dark Universe Going?
Universal is off to a less than desirable start with their new Dark Universe. This was originally going to be an extra section in my main review for “The Mummy” much like how I did with my TBT review of “Howard the Duck.” However, there seemed to be enough stuff to talk about the Dark Universe so I decided to do a separate article dedicated to it. Plus I’m waiting a bit for those who plan on seeing it to view it. So SPOILERS ahead. The other nice thing about doing it this way is that it gives me more of a chance to see the fate of this film. Let’s just say that my review of calling it “meh…” is basically the closest it has to a glowing review… yeah.
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Remembering The Late ‘Batman ’66’ Star Adam West
The iconic 1960s “Batman” television series actor, Adam West, has hung up his cape for the last time passing away at 88 years of age.
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Top 5 Best Step Families in Film
Families are a funny thing. They can drive us so crazy, but at the same time we never stop loving them. It’s the old saying that blood is thicker than water. But not always. I like many people in this day and age come from an extended family. Some are related by blood, some are not. Compared to a lot of other people (and Disney films) I had a great relationship with my step parents. For this Mother’s Day I thought it would be nice to honor the best step families on film. Let’s get started, but before we do there probably will be some SPOILERS in these entries.
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Why Han Solo Should Have Been a Jedi
We all love Han Solo. His personality and swagger are what many strive for in life. But while we love his antihero persona and sometimes harsh nature, his natural “luck” sometimes exceeds that of common characters in the “Star Wars” universe. While he may not officially be a Jedi or in tune with the force, he definitely shows signs that say otherwise. Join us as we explore the many reason why Han Solo could and should have been a Jedi.
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Top 4 Refutes To”Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Criticisms
I personally LOVED “Force Awakens” and I think other people did too. Or at least most people did. Now before I proceed don’t misunderstand me, I am NOT saying that if you disliked the movie your opinion is wrong. I’m also not trying to box everyone who disliked it into angry internet trolls. People will like what they will. You are all entitled to your opinion. That being said I’m entitled to completely disagree with it and with this article try to fully articulate why I think those who complain about “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” are on a great first step into a larger world. Oh and SPOILER WARNING!
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On the DVD Shelf with Eric: ‘Wizard of Oz’
As a DVD collector who has been at this for some time I thought it would be nice to help others who want to get into the hobby or just want some help. I research my DVDs before I buy and in fact it’s EXTREMELY rare for me to buy a movie I haven’t already seen. I don’t want to be stuck with a film I end up not liking. As it happens I got a hold of two different versions of “The Wizard of Oz” on DVD and the differences are quite interesting. Hopefully after reading this, you’ll know which one you want to own. So let’s get started.
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Gordon McAlpin’s Multiplex Comic Strip Ends After 12 Years
Audiences famously experienced this with “Logan” ending Hugh Jackman’s run as Wolverine in theaters this past month. But while that movie received a proper amount of acclaim, there’s another film related project quietly nearing its conclusion. Gordon McAlpin’s Webcomic Multiplex will end a successful 12 year run with the publication of its final strip on April 10th (today).
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Top 4 High Stakes Gambling Movies
Gambling is a very controversial topic, and so are the movies that promote it. But if you are a 21st century gambler who understands that gambling is all about winning and losing (depending on your strategy), you’ll want to familiarize yourself with everything related to gambling, including movies whose themes are based on casinos. So if you have always wanted to play slot games at a secure online casino, getting a hang of it through the following movies would give you a clue on where the world is headed.
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SXSW: How 5 Movie and TV Brands Went Experiential
The South By Southwest Film Festival is the perfect time for movies and TV to embrace experiential marketing. For those of you outside of the events and/or marketing industry unfamiliar with the term, it is sometimes known as “live marketing,” “participation marketing,” or “special events” According to Wikipedia, “it is a marketing strategy that directly engages consumers and invites and encourages them to participate in the evolution of a brand or a brand.” As someone who has a passion for events and experiences, this is a must-see to experience at SXSW.
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Lesser Known Comic Book Characters That Could Have A Big Movie Presence
Not every comic book character has decades of exposure to make them instantly recognizable on the silver screen. Blade, Spawn, and Steel were given the big screen treatment, to varying degrees of success. When “Iron Man” was released in 2008, a lot of non-comic book readers were scratching their heads. “Who’s that?” and “I’m not familiar with that character” were heard by die-hard fans everywhere. “Just go see it” they replied. And they did, making Iron Man a huge success, spawning two sequels and jump starting what is now known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even Deadpool, originally a fringe character from the X-Men’s universe, has been featured in a wildly popular film.
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