Category Archives: Movies

Note: This appeared in the print-only TV Guide of the Marshall Independent. “Pacific Rim” is director Guillermo del Toro’s take on the Japanese genre of Kaiju and mecha films, with he says a dash of inspiration from Francisco de Goya’s … Continue reading →

Note: This appeared in the print-only TV Guide of the Marshall Independent. The Zombie Apocalypse is coming and we’ve got to be ready! In 2003 Max Brooks published “The Zombie Survival Guide” describing in detail how to survive the Zombie … Continue reading →

Note: This appeared in the print-only TV Guide of the Marshall Independent. Something happened on June 10, the Man of Steel returned and he’s… the same but different. “Man of Steel” is of course the latest reboot of Superman, directed … Continue reading →

“Epic” is an animated fantasy story directed by Chris Wedge, who also directed Ice Age (2002) and Robots (2005), so already it’s got a lot going for it. The film is loosely based on “The Leaf Men and the Brave … Continue reading →

Note: The appeared in the print-only TV Guide of the Marshall Independent. “After Earth” directed by M. Night Shyamalan, appears to be one of those films audiences like and critics loathe. It’s been treated pretty badly by reviewers, though it … Continue reading →

Note: This appeared in the print-only TV Guide of the Marshall Independent. “Iron Man 3” is awesome. At least according to the unanimous vote of this older dad, pre-teen son, and six-year-old daughter. How’s that for broad-based appeal? My daughter … Continue reading →