Planet of the Apes: 50 years later By Matthew Martin| October 23, 2018 Movie Blogs A look back at one of the greatest stories in the history of the sci-fi genre. Fifty years ago Rod Serling gave us Planet of the Apes, and though its punch has lessened over the half-century, its significance still resonates... Planet of the Apes: 50 years later By Matthew Martin| October 23, 2018 Movie Blogs A look back at one of the greatest stories in the history of the sci-fi genre. Fifty years ago Rod Serling gave us Planet of the Apes, and though its punch has lessened over the half-century, its significance still resonates...
Your official Halloween watch-list for 2018! By Matthew Martin| October 21, 2018 Movie Blogs It's time again to grab a bag of popcorn, shut off the lights and indulge in something frightful. But if you can't decide on a scary movie to watch this October, let me help you out...THIS is your 2018 Halloween Watchlist! Your official Halloween watch-list for 2018! By Matthew Martin| October 21, 2018 Movie Blogs It's time again to grab a bag of popcorn, shut off the lights and indulge in something frightful. But if you can't decide on a scary movie to watch this October, let me help you out...THIS is your 2018 Halloween Watchlist!
The Last Jedi and the rejection of the Mystery Box By Matthew Martin| October 16, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi's greatest crime is that it dared to answer questions. In so doing it set us on the path to Episode IX with fans having no idea what to expect. That is fresh and exciting. Naturally fans are furious... The Last Jedi and the rejection of the Mystery Box By Matthew Martin| October 16, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi's greatest crime is that it dared to answer questions. In so doing it set us on the path to Episode IX with fans having no idea what to expect. That is fresh and exciting. Naturally fans are furious...
Robin Hood (Men in Tights) is still awesome, twenty-five years later… By Matthew Martin| September 30, 2018 Movie Blogs A tribute to one of Mel Brooks great tributes. Men in Tights is a worthy companion to Prince of Thieves, one of the best Robin Hood adaptations ever made. That's right, I said it. Full retrospective inside... Robin Hood (Men in Tights) is still awesome, twenty-five years later… By Matthew Martin| September 30, 2018 Movie Blogs A tribute to one of Mel Brooks great tributes. Men in Tights is a worthy companion to Prince of Thieves, one of the best Robin Hood adaptations ever made. That's right, I said it. Full retrospective inside...
On Disney buying Fox: What ELSE they gained (part two) By Matthew Martin| September 18, 2018 Movie Blogs Disney buying Fox is about a lot more than just X-Men and Fantastic Four. The company has acquired a host of other film franchises and big name rights. Here are just a few of the movies that the House of Mouse now owns... On Disney buying Fox: What ELSE they gained (part two) By Matthew Martin| September 18, 2018 Movie Blogs Disney buying Fox is about a lot more than just X-Men and Fantastic Four. The company has acquired a host of other film franchises and big name rights. Here are just a few of the movies that the House of Mouse now owns...
Happy 30th to the inimitable BEETLEJUICE By Matthew Martin| September 6, 2018 Movie Blogs Thirty years ago, Tim Burton's Beetlejuice showed just how much crazy could be packed into a movie about a ghost who will "eat anything you want him to eat, swaller anything you want him to swaller (and if you come on down he'll...chew on a dog?)" It's weird, macabre and yet playful and entirely delightful... Happy 30th to the inimitable BEETLEJUICE By Matthew Martin| September 6, 2018 Movie Blogs Thirty years ago, Tim Burton's Beetlejuice showed just how much crazy could be packed into a movie about a ghost who will "eat anything you want him to eat, swaller anything you want him to swaller (and if you come on down he'll...chew on a dog?)" It's weird, macabre and yet playful and entirely delightful...
on Disney owning Fox…what ELSE are they getting? By Matthew Martin| August 22, 2018 Movie Blogs Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox is about more than just Marvel and Star Wars. A library of film and television properties dating back eight decades is about to be added to the House of Mouse's already-huge library. Here are just a few... on Disney owning Fox…what ELSE are they getting? By Matthew Martin| August 22, 2018 Movie Blogs Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox is about more than just Marvel and Star Wars. A library of film and television properties dating back eight decades is about to be added to the House of Mouse's already-huge library. Here are just a few...
Tombstone is still awesome, twenty-five years later… By Matthew Martin| August 21, 2018 Movie Blogs Skin your smoke wagons and order some room service, it's time to look back on one of 1993's great films, the Wyatt Earp/OK Corral action-western, Tombstone! Tombstone is still awesome, twenty-five years later… By Matthew Martin| August 21, 2018 Movie Blogs Skin your smoke wagons and order some room service, it's time to look back on one of 1993's great films, the Wyatt Earp/OK Corral action-western, Tombstone!
How THE LAST JEDI deals with “Force Training” By Matthew Martin| August 15, 2018 Movie Blogs Matthew breaks down (yet another) of The Last Jedi's controversial topics, that of Luke's training of Rey, how easily she grasps it and proficient the student seems to be with the mystical power... How THE LAST JEDI deals with “Force Training” By Matthew Martin| August 15, 2018 Movie Blogs Matthew breaks down (yet another) of The Last Jedi's controversial topics, that of Luke's training of Rey, how easily she grasps it and proficient the student seems to be with the mystical power...
Why The Predator (1987) succeeded where its sequels failed By Matthew Martin| August 2, 2018 Movie Blogs With the newest entry in the Predator franchise coming soon, it's good to look back on the excellent original, a quintessential 1980's action movie that has yet to be outdone by any of its sequels. Why is that? Let's discuss it... Why The Predator (1987) succeeded where its sequels failed By Matthew Martin| August 2, 2018 Movie Blogs With the newest entry in the Predator franchise coming soon, it's good to look back on the excellent original, a quintessential 1980's action movie that has yet to be outdone by any of its sequels. Why is that? Let's discuss it...
James Gunn is out…who is in? By Matthew Martin| July 22, 2018 Movie Blogs With the shocking (until you learn why) news that James Gunn has been fired from Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 3, attention turns to who might replace him in the director's chair. Fortunately, there are a few candidates who seem perfect for the task... James Gunn is out…who is in? By Matthew Martin| July 22, 2018 Movie Blogs With the shocking (until you learn why) news that James Gunn has been fired from Guardians of the Galaxy, vol. 3, attention turns to who might replace him in the director's chair. Fortunately, there are a few candidates who seem perfect for the task...
The Sandlot is still awesome, twenty-five years later… By Matthew Martin| July 18, 2018 Movie Blogs Baseball movies are an interesting sub-genre. This month we're looking at The Sandlot, one of the great movies of 1993 and arguably the greatest baseball movie ever, despite being a movie that's not even about ba The Sandlot is still awesome, twenty-five years later… By Matthew Martin| July 18, 2018 Movie Blogs Baseball movies are an interesting sub-genre. This month we're looking at The Sandlot, one of the great movies of 1993 and arguably the greatest baseball movie ever, despite being a movie that's not even about ba
I was wrong about the DCEU By Matthew Martin| July 13, 2018 Movie Blogs I was an apologist for Warner Bros. and the DCEU. Those days are behind me. This is my confession. I was wrong about the DCEU By Matthew Martin| July 13, 2018 Movie Blogs I was an apologist for Warner Bros. and the DCEU. Those days are behind me. This is my confession.
Infinity War and the philosophy of trading lives By Matthew Martin| July 11, 2018 Movie Blogs There is a powerful, philosophical center buried under the action and drama of Avengers: Infinity War. Let's talk about Captain America's mantra "we don't trade lives" and how it drove the story of the biggest movie of the year... Infinity War and the philosophy of trading lives By Matthew Martin| July 11, 2018 Movie Blogs There is a powerful, philosophical center buried under the action and drama of Avengers: Infinity War. Let's talk about Captain America's mantra "we don't trade lives" and how it drove the story of the biggest movie of the year...
On The Last Jedi’s four-act theme of “failure” By Matthew Martin| July 8, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi is not a typical popcorn adventure movie. It's a film with a strong theme woven throughout its story, and it tells that story in an unusual four-act way... On The Last Jedi’s four-act theme of “failure” By Matthew Martin| July 8, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi is not a typical popcorn adventure movie. It's a film with a strong theme woven throughout its story, and it tells that story in an unusual four-act way...
Your ultimate 2018 Fourth of July viewing experience! By Matthew Martin| July 1, 2018 Movie Blogs Grab some grilled meat, fire off multi-colored explosives and circle 'round your television sets; it's time for YOUR Fourth of July viewing guide for 2018! Your ultimate 2018 Fourth of July viewing experience! By Matthew Martin| July 1, 2018 Movie Blogs Grab some grilled meat, fire off multi-colored explosives and circle 'round your television sets; it's time for YOUR Fourth of July viewing guide for 2018!
Was THE LAST JEDI a box office disappointment? By Matthew Martin| June 24, 2018 Movie Blogs It's the most divisive movie in the series, with some fans swearing off Star Wars for good because of it. There's no question The Last Jedi is controversial, but was it a box office disaster as some claim? Let's break it down AND put things in perspective... Was THE LAST JEDI a box office disappointment? By Matthew Martin| June 24, 2018 Movie Blogs It's the most divisive movie in the series, with some fans swearing off Star Wars for good because of it. There's no question The Last Jedi is controversial, but was it a box office disaster as some claim? Let's break it down AND put things in perspective...
Batman (Mask of the Phantasm) is still awesome, twenty-five years later… By Matthew Martin| June 20, 2018 Movie Blogs This year, Cult of Whatever is looking back on some of the great movies of 1993. It’s been twenty-five years since these films first captivated audiences. Some of them were blockbuster hits, while others needed a few years on home video to find their... Batman (Mask of the Phantasm) is still awesome, twenty-five years later… By Matthew Martin| June 20, 2018 Movie Blogs This year, Cult of Whatever is looking back on some of the great movies of 1993. It’s been twenty-five years since these films first captivated audiences. Some of them were blockbuster hits, while oth...
Let’s talk about Disney’s approach to Star Wars… By Matthew Martin| June 18, 2018 Movie Blogs Solo is a box office bomb, which is a first for Star Wars. There's a lot of blame to go around, but the ultimate finger needs to be pointed at the House of Mouse and its approach to the franchise... Let’s talk about Disney’s approach to Star Wars… By Matthew Martin| June 18, 2018 Movie Blogs Solo is a box office bomb, which is a first for Star Wars. There's a lot of blame to go around, but the ultimate finger needs to be pointed at the House of Mouse and its approach to the franchise...
About the direction of Star Wars under Kathleen Kennedy… By Matthew Martin| June 10, 2018 Movie Blogs SOLO is out now but its box office intake has been relatively disappointing. It had a troubled production too but that's not new to Star Wars, at least not since the new management moved in... About the direction of Star Wars under Kathleen Kennedy… By Matthew Martin| June 10, 2018 Movie Blogs SOLO is out now but its box office intake has been relatively disappointing. It had a troubled production too but that's not new to Star Wars, at least not since the new management moved in...
