For years I have followed the X-Men in their various incarnations. From the animated show to the current block of films, I have always enjoyed the stories of this team of mutants. Unfortunately, they have not always had the best representation, resulting in a few missteps along the way. So let’s take a look at Part 1 of the good, the bad, and the ugly of the X-Men film franchise.
Read MoreMovie Review: Warcraft
Video game adaptations have been plagued by misfortune and subpar quality. From Super Mario Bros. to the more recent Ratchet and Clank, they tend to be met with mediocre reviews at best and distaste from the fans who feel the filmmakers got it all wrong. Being the video game fan that I am, I see many of these films, including the recently released adaptation Warcraft. Be warned now that there are some spoilers below.
Read MoreWomen Of Action
If you’ve read some of my earlier blogs, you might know by now that I love action films. Recently there has been some talk about female-led films, particularly action/adventure types of movies, and there are some that think a female action star is doomed to fail. Is it sexism? Misogyny? Or is there some truth to these naysayers? Let’s take a look at some of the action films starring women and see for ourselves.
Read MoreThe Firefly Dilemma
Oftentimes we look back fondly on shows that ended too soon. “If only they had one more season.” One of the most talked about short-lived shows is none other than Firefly. Even if you’re not a fan, you have undoubtedly overheard two of your friends talking about the travesty that is Firefly’s cancellation, or have perhaps come across an article online regarding this little gem and why it should be brought back. It is a topic I too have talked about but what if Firefly is so special because it was short lived? Would it have the same cult following if it continued on?
Read MoreThe Troubled History Between Movies And Video Games
I am a lifelong fan of both movies and video games. I grew up playing games on our Atari 2600 like Xevious, Donkey Kong, and Mario Bros. This jump-started my love of video games, which still carries on today as I regularly play my PS4 and PS3, along with a few old PC games I play from time to time. Simultaneously with my video game playing, I became engrossed in cinema. Throughout my childhood I watched countless different movies including Batman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the original Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. This enjoyment of movies also carried over to today as I have a passion for both watching and creating them. I love both forms of entertainment almost equally which makes it all the more troubling that they rarely seem to be able to get along.
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