REVIEW: Aquaman is a shockingly great time By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2018 Movie Reviews Full of big, colorful set pieces, a fun story, and balls-to-the wall action, Aquaman is everything you'd expect it to be, except it's also really really good. Our full (spoilerish) review inside REVIEW: Aquaman is a shockingly great time By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2018 Movie Reviews Full of big, colorful set pieces, a fun story, and balls-to-the wall action, Aquaman is everything you'd expect it to be, except it's also really really good. Our full (spoilerish) review inside
REVIEW: Spider-Man – Into the Spiderverse is…spectacular By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2018 Movie Reviews, Movies Combining a great story, well told with excellent voice acting and stunning animations, Into the Spiderverse does everything right as a Spider-Man movie, making it one of the very best to feature the superhero. REVIEW: Spider-Man – Into the Spiderverse is…spectacular By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2018 Movie Reviews, Movies Combining a great story, well told with excellent voice acting and stunning animations, Into the Spiderverse does everything right as a Spider-Man movie, making it one of the very best to feature the superhero.
Ranking Harry Potter’s Seven Christmases By Matthew Martin| December 11, 2018 Movie Blogs Despite the fact that Halloween seems more appropriate, Harry Potter has sort of fallen into being a Christmastime event. You'll get no complaints from me; on the contrary, here is our ranking of each of the seven Christmases that Harry enjoyed during the series, from least to most memorable... Ranking Harry Potter’s Seven Christmases By Matthew Martin| December 11, 2018 Movie Blogs Despite the fact that Halloween seems more appropriate, Harry Potter has sort of fallen into being a Christmastime event. You'll get no complaints from me; on the contrary, here is our ranking of each of the seven Christmases that Harry enjoyed during the series, from least to most memorable...
Luke’s journey in The Last Jedi By Matthew Martin| December 7, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi is, unfairly in my opinion, criticized for "ruining" the character of Luke Skywalker. On the contrary, as far as I see it, the movie gave him a fitting and beautiful send off... Luke’s journey in The Last Jedi By Matthew Martin| December 7, 2018 Movie Blogs The Last Jedi is, unfairly in my opinion, criticized for "ruining" the character of Luke Skywalker. On the contrary, as far as I see it, the movie gave him a fitting and beautiful send off...
Grumpy Old Men is still awesome, twenty-five years later… By Matthew Martin| November 25, 2018 Movie Blogs Take a run of the mill rom-com premise, up the ages of everyone involved by a factor of three, toss them in the middle of the Minnesota Tundra, and you've got the makings of a nearly-forgotten comedy-classic. Let's talk about Grumpy Old Men, and why it's still awesome, twenty-five years later. Grumpy Old Men is still awesome, twenty-five years later… By Matthew Martin| November 25, 2018 Movie Blogs Take a run of the mill rom-com premise, up the ages of everyone involved by a factor of three, toss them in the middle of the Minnesota Tundra, and you've got the makings of a nearly-forgotten comedy-classic. Let's talk about Grumpy Old Men, and why it's still awesome, twenty-five years later.
REVIEW: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET is a solid sequel with heart By Matthew Martin| November 21, 2018 Movie Reviews While it doesn't land every joke, it also failed to elicit any groans. Ralph Breaks the Internet may have a few cliches in its setting, but it also has enough heart and depth to make it more than a worthy follow-up to the original and a fine addition to Disney's newest era of greatness. REVIEW: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET is a solid sequel with heart By Matthew Martin| November 21, 2018 Movie Reviews While it doesn't land every joke, it also failed to elicit any groans. Ralph Breaks the Internet may have a few cliches in its setting, but it also has enough heart and depth to make it more than a worthy follow-up to the original and a fine addition to Disney's newest era of greatness.
REVIEW: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a good book adaptation without the book By Matthew Martin| November 17, 2018 Movie Reviews Non-fans need not apply: The Crimes of Grindelwald expects you to be more than familiar with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Those who are will find the story fascinating, curious, and sometimes a bit too rushed... REVIEW: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a good book adaptation without the book By Matthew Martin| November 17, 2018 Movie Reviews Non-fans need not apply: The Crimes of Grindelwald expects you to be more than familiar with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Those who are will find the story fascinating, curious, and sometimes a bit too rushed...
Excelsior! Remembering Stan Lee, 1922-2018 By Matthew Martin| November 13, 2018 Movie Blogs One of the pillars of the comic book culture has died. Stan Lee will forever be remembered as the man who made Marvel, but his impact on our culture at large is even more remarkable... Excelsior! Remembering Stan Lee, 1922-2018 By Matthew Martin| November 13, 2018 Movie Blogs One of the pillars of the comic book culture has died. Stan Lee will forever be remembered as the man who made Marvel, but his impact on our culture at large is even more remarkable...
REVIEW: Overlord is a solid mash-up of interesting ideas By Matthew Martin| November 11, 2018 Movie Reviews Video game fans will be reminded of Wolfenstein, but Overlord stands on it's own. One part World War II strike-team movie, one part zombie horror film, Overlord does both well enough to be recommended. REVIEW: Overlord is a solid mash-up of interesting ideas By Matthew Martin| November 11, 2018 Movie Reviews Video game fans will be reminded of Wolfenstein, but Overlord stands on it's own. One part World War II strike-team movie, one part zombie horror film, Overlord does both well enough to be recommended.
REVIEW: The Grinch is…not bad? Whaaat? By Matthew Martin| November 9, 2018 Movie Reviews Here's my review; it's short and it's sweet...about a movie remake, that's actually a treat. Click on the link, and read it right now; I rhyme through it all, but don't ask me how. REVIEW: The Grinch is…not bad? Whaaat? By Matthew Martin| November 9, 2018 Movie Reviews Here's my review; it's short and it's sweet...about a movie remake, that's actually a treat. Click on the link, and read it right now; I rhyme through it all, but don't ask me how.
REVIEW: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY almost works in spite of itself By Matthew Martin| November 2, 2018 Movie Reviews A safe and occasionally grossly inaccurate portrayal of rock's greatest frontman, Bohemian Rhapsody soars when the music is playing and misfires the rest of the way. Full review... REVIEW: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY almost works in spite of itself By Matthew Martin| November 2, 2018 Movie Reviews A safe and occasionally grossly inaccurate portrayal of rock's greatest frontman, Bohemian Rhapsody soars when the music is playing and misfires the rest of the way. Full review...
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!
REVIEW: Hallowen (2018) tells nothing but answers so much… By Matthew Martin| October 20, 2018 Movie Reviews Forty years after the Slasher-genre innovator, Michael Myers is back. This time, forty years after he first terrorized her, Laurie Strode is ready. REVIEW: Hallowen (2018) tells nothing but answers so much… By Matthew Martin| October 20, 2018 Movie Reviews Forty years after the Slasher-genre innovator, Michael Myers is back. This time, forty years after he first terrorized her, Laurie Strode is ready.
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...
REVIEW: First Man is as emotionally powerful as it is visually stunning By Matthew Martin| October 14, 2018 Movie Reviews FIRST MAN will delight your eyes and ears; that must was probably expected. What might surprise you, however, is the depth of emotion the story of Neil Armstrong brings to the table. Full review here... REVIEW: First Man is as emotionally powerful as it is visually stunning By Matthew Martin| October 14, 2018 Movie Reviews FIRST MAN will delight your eyes and ears; that must was probably expected. What might surprise you, however, is the depth of emotion the story of Neil Armstrong brings to the table. Full review here...
REVIEW: Goosebumps 2 just does it all wrong By Matthew Martin| October 13, 2018 Movie Reviews Sony what are you even doing? The frustrating film company seems to have gone out of their way to make every bad decision needed to turn the infant Goosebumps franchise into a dead series. Full review inside... REVIEW: Goosebumps 2 just does it all wrong By Matthew Martin| October 13, 2018 Movie Reviews Sony what are you even doing? The frustrating film company seems to have gone out of their way to make every bad decision needed to turn the infant Goosebumps franchise into a dead series. Full review inside...
REVIEW: A Star Is Born is a masterpiece by a pair of first-time stars By Matthew Martin| October 8, 2018 Movie Reviews First-time director Bradley Cooper and first-time lead actress Lady Gaga shine in a remake of Hollywood's oldest "original" fame-and-tragedy story... REVIEW: A Star Is Born is a masterpiece by a pair of first-time stars By Matthew Martin| October 8, 2018 Movie Reviews First-time director Bradley Cooper and first-time lead actress Lady Gaga shine in a remake of Hollywood's oldest "original" fame-and-tragedy story...
REVIEW: Venom is not what Sony needs it to be By Matthew Martin| October 5, 2018 Movie Reviews Venom is Sony's attempt to have a "Spider-Man" franchise without Spider-Man. They need this movie to be a hit big enough to justify more installments. Is is going to be? Not unless Marvel fans are willing to accept sub-mediocre films again... REVIEW: Venom is not what Sony needs it to be By Matthew Martin| October 5, 2018 Movie Reviews Venom is Sony's attempt to have a "Spider-Man" franchise without Spider-Man. They need this movie to be a hit big enough to justify more installments. Is is going to be? Not unless Marvel fans are willing to accept sub-mediocre films again...
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...
