Recently Marvel Studios made a definitive statement declaring that none of their future films will be origin stories, even for characters who are being introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time. It’s an interesting decision and one that we still have to wait and see how it will play out, but it’s … Continue reading Movie Review – BIG HERO 6
NOTE: I do not feel that anything I discuss in this review constitutes as a spoiler – I took great pains to ensure this – however, I realize that people tend to be especially spoiler-phobic when it comes to Christopher Nolan movies, so in an attempt to avoid people shouting at me, please be aware … Continue reading Movie Review – INTERSTELLAR
Note: This review contains SPOILERS After last week’s episode was stuffed (perhaps even overstuffed) with big, plot focussed reveals, this week’s episode takes things a step back and returns to a more character centric story, this time focussing again on the series’ most well-developed character so far: Ezra. The episode begins with a group of young … Continue reading STAR WARS REBELS Review – “Breaking Ranks”
Note: This review contains SPOILERS Last week I said that it was important for Star Wars Rebels to follow up the encore showing of “Spark of Rebellion” on ABC with a really strong episode that forwards the major arc of the season, and I’m happy to report that “Rise of the Old Masters” does exactly … Continue reading STAR WARS REBELS Review – “Rise of the Old Masters”
A Note Upfront: I’m hoping to make this the first in a regular series of weekly reviews covering Star Wars Rebels. I’ve been wanting to write more for this blog, so covering a weekly TV series seems like a decent way to convince myself to do so with some level of regularity. As it stands, … Continue reading STAR WARS REBELS – Recap and “Fighter Flight” Review
About three months ago, a Disneyland cast document leaked detailing a then upcoming game called Legends of Frontierland. The document described a game in which Disneyland guests were supposed to create a character for themselves, buy “land” in town (which could include several of the real-world businesses), could run for government office, and even throw other … Continue reading Best in the West – A Love Letter to “Legends of Frontierland”
As a lifelong animation fan, I’m a bit embarrassed by how LAIKA snuck up on me. I was unaware that they co-produced Corpse Bride, and somehow I completely missed the short Moongirl they made with Henry Selick back in 2005. Of course, like everyone else I was forced to take notice with 2009’s Coraline, and … Continue reading Movie Review – THE BOXTROLLS
Following my initial post about Disneyland’s “Legends of Fronteirland” game, I have continued to play and have seen the game slowly evolve, and in many ways improve. Many of the flawed mechanics have been fixed, new features have been unveiled, and the cast of the game remains as excellent as the day it began. I’m … Continue reading Thoughts on Disneyland’s “Adventure Trading Company”
Note: while I don’t get into any real specifics of plot, there are some things in this review that could be considered spoilers. If you would be upset by knowing in a broad sense whether this film has a “happy” or “sad” ending, then it’s best not to read this one. I’ll be up front … Continue reading Movie Review – THE PURGE: ANARCHY
Today, Disneyland launched a new “interactive experience” called “Legends of Frontierland.” It’s best described as a strange hybrid of an Alternate Reality Game (ARG) with Live Action Role Playing (LARP) in which you, the guest, get to create a character, align yourself with one of two competing factions, and then do various tasks to help … Continue reading Disneyland’s “Legends of Frontierland” Review – 99 Problems But a Bit Ain’t One
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