Running counter to Hollywood’s long-standing (and self-perpetuated) myth that woman can’t lead blockbuster movies, the top three films of 2017 all had female leads. Perhaps a shift is coming?
I was looking for a good movie viewing challenge for 2018, and couldn’t find any, so I made one. Anyone who wishes to participate may do so here. It requires Google account sign in, so that you can come back to it over the course of the year and change your answers to keep track of how you are doing. I intend to make one for TV series as well, after which I’ll create a permanent home for them in the right hand side bar.
With an opening weekend behind it, here is the Bureau 42 review of Star Wars – Episode VIII – The Last Jedi. The review itself will endeavor to be as spoiler free as we can, but if you are avoiding spoilers, you should probably avoid the comments, too. Continue reading →
In a long-negotiated deal, Disney will acquire Twenty-first Century Fox. This means a few things: Disney now controls even more of the media landscape, and the X-Men and Fantastic Four now belong to Marvel Studios.
The latest subject of Make Me Watch It is Lethal Weapon (1987), directed by Richard Donner. The series can also be found on Stitcher, on iTunes, or in a direct RSS feed.
There’s just so much to unpack. Sit back and enjoy.
[Warning: Contains minor spoiler for Thor: Ragnarok]
TL;DR version: better than Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but not as good as Wonder Woman. (I won’t judge Suicide Squad until I get around to seeing it.) Also, my concerns with this iteration of the DCU have been largely addressed. Mild spoilers in the details on that part. Also, there are two scenes during and after the credits, so stay through the entire thing.
The latest subject of Make Me Watch It is Terminator: Salvation (2009), directed by McG. The series can also be found on Stitcher, on iTunes, or in a direct RSS feed.
I was fortunate enough to have a chance to sneak out to catch Thor: Ragnarok last night. I am going to have to agree with the others and endorse the Norse.