Buck (played by a computer-generated canine) is a massive Saint Bernard whose spoiled existence as a household pet is cut short when he’s snatched and turned into a Yukon sled dog. He goes through a revolving door of owners, though the one who is especially taken with him is a sad prospector (played by Harrison Ford) in dire need of a companion; the two brave the elements … [Read more...] about ‘The Call of the Wild’ New Movie Review: Buck’s No Benji
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Best of the Wurst Movies 2017
What a strange movie year 2017 was. Twelve months ago, who could have imagined that M. Night Shyamalan's Split would be the year's first huge hit and provide a major comeback? Or that the all-star The Dark Tower would vanish quickly while the smaller scale It wound up being a genre classic? Did anyone predict that Jordan Peele's Get Out would become a definitive 2017 satire … [Read more...] about Best of the Wurst Movies 2017
BLADE RUNNER 2049 New Movie Review
My college philosophy professor began his first class by asking his students how we knew we weren't just heads floating in a jar. We all chimed in, "Of course we're not heads in a jar! We're alive, we have memories, all sorts of physical proof and, c'mon, that's just stupid!" My professor calmly retorted, "Can you prove it? You have memories... so what? You can touch me and … [Read more...] about BLADE RUNNER 2049 New Movie Review
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS New Movie Review
At no point during this movie review will I reveal or spoil any of the story points from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. I managed to see the film without knowing major plot turns or surprise twists (and there are a few) and would love for filmgoers to have the same experience I did. On the other hand, I have to report that this movie, one of the most hyped of all time, is very … [Read more...] about STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS New Movie Review
Summer 2014 Movie Preview
It's been 25 years since the landmark Summer of Sequels swept America. The movie season of May-September 1989 had a then-record eight sequels in theaters (including Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) and created lines that famously stretched far outside the theaters. Most memorably, Bat-Mania took over the world, as Tim Burton's Batman set the standard for the Comic Book … [Read more...] about Summer 2014 Movie Preview