The Legacy of the Apes: Why “Planet of the Apes” remains the best franchise in film history
The history of cinema is littered with long running franchises. Whether it’s drama (“Rocky”), sci-fi…
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Movie Review: “Spider-Man: Homecoming”
There’s always been something missing from Sony’s Spider-Man movies. Though the franchise got off to…
Movie Review: “Baby Driver”
It’s been four years since Edgar Wright’s last movie, the sci-fi comedy “The World’s End,”…
Movie Review: “The Mummy”
The idea of Tom Cruise being involved in “The Mummy” seems odd on a number…
Movie Review: “Wonder Woman”
A female-led superhero movie won’t succeed, they said. A woman can’t direct a tentpole film,…
Movie Review: “The Last Stand”
It’s been just over a decade since Arnold Schwarzenegger’s last major film role, but now…
Movie Reviw: “Jack the Giant Slayer”
Bryan Singer’s name carries quite a bit of clout in Hollywood, this despite the fact…
Movie Review: “A Good Day to Die Hard”
Most action franchises don’t typically make it beyond three films, and many that do only…
Movie Review: “Red Dawn” (2012)
As far as 1980s cult classics go, “Red Dawn” isn’t the most popular film of…
Movie Review: “The Man with the Iron Fists”
Athoughtful fellow critic – a more forgiving soul than I when it comes to genre…