Sunday, March 6, 2016

"Watchmen" 7th Anniversary


Who watches the Watchmen?

7 years ago on this day, Zack Snyder's adapted vision of Alan Moore's award winning graphic novel "Watchmen" was released nationwide. Many who know me would know that "Watchmen" is one of my all-time favorite films and I consider it a modern masterpiece. It may not be perfect, its ambition, boldness, artistry and love of the original source material makes up for all the films imperfections, which are very minor in my opinion. It was a life changing film for me. It's striking visuals and intricate storytelling are just some of the many things that are great with this film.

I've learned a great amount of things from seeing the film and I thank Zack Snyder for bringing us one of the greatest stories every told to the silver screen.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

"Ghostbusters" Reboot Trailer Released


Who you gonna call?

The first official trailer for the all-female "Ghostbusters" remake was just released online and while I do like the aesthetic look and feel of the new film, the humor falls a little short in my opinion, which is disappointing because this is a really funny cast. Then again, "21 Jump Street" did sell me on their film based on the trailer because they hid all the best jokes for the actual film itself, so maybe this is doing the same thing? But that being said, an initial trailer for the next film in one of the most beloved franchises of all-time, this is a little underwhelming.

But I still have high hopes for this film and I can't wait to see it!

Sunday, February 28, 2016

"Spotlight" Wins Best Picture At 88th Academy Award


A win for journalism and a win for all the victims who were molested by priests.

A big congratulations to the cast and crew of "Spotlight" for winning Best Picture tonight at The Academy Awards. Yes, "Mad Max: Fury Road", in my opinion, deserves the win the most out of the 8 nominated films, but "Spotlight" is a truly important work of cinema that will transcend time and shines a light on a horrific and just inhumane actions that are happening in the world, even today. The bravery of these journalists is extraordinary and deserves to be recognized.

Congrats for taking home the gold.

Leonardo DiCaprio Wins First Academy Award For "The Revenant"


It finally happened.

Although I don't post about the Oscars very much, this is a very special night for me. Tonight at The Academy Awards, Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Oscar for his work in "The Revenant". This was the moment that we've all been waiting to see for years. In 2015, I have not seen a more visceral, impactful, heartbreaking and emotional performance like DiCaprio's. He has been one of Hollywood's best actors of this new generation and right now, tonight, we honor him for his achievements.

Thank you for being a great inspiration for me as a filmmaker and for your always incredibly amazing roles.

This is your moment. Bask in it. It's glorious.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

BREAKING: "Pacific Rim" Sequel Moves Forward With Steven S. DeKnight As Director


The kajius and Jaegers are coming back!

Many of us were severely disappointed when we heard that production of the "Pacific Rim" sequel was stopped indefinitely by the studio and didn't seem to progress any further with original director Guillermo del Toro. But now, Deadline is reporting that Steven S. DeKnight (the showrunner of "Marvel's Daredevil") will be directing the sequel, making his directorial film debut, while del Toro will stay on as producer. Nothing about the cast has been mentioned and there is no official release date set for the film, but it is comforting to see that "Pacific Rim 2" is moving forward in production.

Our hopes and cheers were heard and "Pacific Rim" still holds life!

BREAKING: "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Ultimate Edition Officially Rated R


Day vs. Night.

"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is almost a month away and it's already giving us fanboys another thing to hype over. It has been reported that the DVD Ultimate Edition of the film was officially rated R by the MPAA.


If this is true, we're going to be seeing some brutal Bats vs. Supes action. This pretty much means that comic books fans will see this film twice (once in theaters and once at home) whether they end up liking the film or not. Can't wait to buy the Ultimate Edition later this year!

Monday, February 15, 2016

"Star Wars: Episode VIII" Announcement Trailer Released


The new world expands...

Disney and Lucasfilm have released a short teaser, announcing that "Star Wars: Episode VIII" has begun its production, revealing what we presume was the first day of shooting. It looks like the film will begin right where we left off at the end of "The Force Awakens" so I suggest not watching this announcement video if you haven't seen "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".

We're already getting excited for the film and we're so far away from it!