Wednesday, April 3 2013
Gotta Catch ‘Em ALL: Being Programmed to Collect
On reflection, I feel like I know why I want to catch 'em all. I feel as if I have been programmed from birth to collect, and even more specifically, to associate play and entertainment with collection.
Friday, March 8 2013
Go Ahead, Disney… Rough Up ‘Star Wars’
Whatever Disney does to Star Wars, let's at least hope they keep its rough aesthetic.
Thursday, November 8 2012
May the Mouse Be With You
For now, fans can rejoice in knowing that there is more Star Wars -- much more -- on the way. Where it's coming from, however, could be a whole new world of worries.
Tuesday, September 4 2012
The Top 5 Definitive Summer Movie Years
Be it providing the ingredients for a successful summer movie "recipe" or by opening new ways to roll out blockbusters, here are the top five "definitive" years for summer movies.
Thursday, July 26 2012
In Film (and All Art) Bold is Beautiful; Boring Isn’t
I can't be a movie theatre zombie. I can't just sit there and accept average. I want a film to swell up some sort of feelings, make me question what I’ve seen, think about things on a larger scale or go for a far flung freaking mind trip.
Tuesday, May 29 2012
The 10 Greatest Aspects of the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise
Everyone's favorite space opera turns 35 this week. Here are 10 reasons why we still love this adventure from long ago, in a galaxy far, far away.
Friday, February 3 2012
Super Bowl XLVI: Commercial Success?
If you’re like me and are more jazzed about decorating chocolate covered strawberries to look like mini-footballs than about the big game, here is a list of some hotly anticipated things to look forward to when the ole’ pig skin is taking a breather.
Thursday, August 4 2011
The Story of a Woman on the Morning of a War
Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising is a rich and complex work teasing out the personal price paid by soldiers set on the stage of grand ideological battles for liberty and against the backdrop of deep drama of military tactics. There couldn't be a better choice than Hilary Swank for the just-announced upcoming movie.
