Why Marvel should never recast their characters
The Cobbler (2014) was directed and written by Thomas McCarthy, who also wrote for Up (2009). Starring Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi, and Method Man, this film is a dramatic look at a simple concept: What’s it like to be in someone else’s shoes? McCarthy takes this question and creates … Continue reading The Cobbler (2014)
When I was a kid, I had nightmares about all kinds of fictional creatures; the werewolf from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban being the most terrifying of all. However, after seeing Troll 2, I’ve realized that what I should have been afraid of was terrible movies made about these creatures. Troll 2 is … Continue reading Troll 2 (1990)
Prologue: How does one review a 21-year-old movie that has received massive critical acclaim and become legendary in pop culture? Well, I almost didn’t – the task just seemed too intimidating. Some people in my life would say that I haven’t seen anything…so I started to make a list of movies I needed to see. … Continue reading Pulp Fiction (1994)
One of the many mysteries of life is emotion, and the presence of a conscience in people. Inside Out is a much more fascinating exploration of these two abstract concepts than my Psychology 100 class was. Kaitlyn Dias voices Riley, an eleven-year-old girl who has just moved from Minnesota to San Francisco, much to … Continue reading Inside Out (2015)
It’s been twenty-two years since the events of Jurassic Park occurred, and the park has reopened – now called “Jurassic World.” Zach and Gray are going to visit their Aunt Claire, the operations manager of the park. Gray (Ty Simpkins) seems to be a dinosaur fanatic, running to every attraction with his enthusiasm growing each … Continue reading Jurassic World (2015)