REVIEW: “Thor: The Dark World”

REVIEW: “Thor: The Dark World”

Of all the superhero movies released in the Marvel cinematic universe, 2011’s “Thor” was the biggest surprise. It was the fourth film in Marvel Studios’ highly profitable and generally entertaining world and it was very smart in its execution. It never took itself too seriously and that clever mixture of humor and superhero action proved … Continue reading

5 Phenomenal Movie Reveals

5 Phenomenal Movie Reveals

When talking about movie reveals several things may come to mind. Therefore I feel the need to clarify what this week’s Phenomenal 5 is all about. This list isn’t specifically about plot twists although they certainly apply to each of my choices. Instead I’m looking at movie reveals that are strictly between movie characters. Great … Continue reading

5 Phenomenal Things About “Night of the Living Dead”

5 Phenomenal Things About “Night of the Living Dead”

How can I let Halloween pass without an applicable Phenomenal 5? And what better way to celebrate Halloween than to focus on my favorite horror movie of all time “Night of the Living Dead”. For many it would be impossible to narrow down the list of great horror pictures to one indisputable favorite. Not for … Continue reading

REVIEW: “Warrior”

REVIEW: “Warrior”

First off I’m no fan of mixed martial arts. So is it possible that I would find something interesting in a movie about the sport? When the movie is wonderfully constructed and features an amazing cast, the answer is a clear and profound “yes”. In fact, while the MMA sequences are intense and extremely convincing, … Continue reading