Divergent review: girls just wanna do everything
No, it’s not wildly different than other science fiction, hero’s journey, and adventure movies. Sometimes we call such stories archetypal. Mythic, even.
Logan’s Run
watch it: “Edgar Wright on ‘The Black Hole’”
When I first heard about this, I thought it meant that Edgar Wright was going to remake The Black Hole. And while I generally disapprove of remakes over original stories, I would love to see what Wright would do with such a project. Alas, it’s just that Wright is talking about the film while we … more…
March 19: DVD alternatives to this weekend’s multiplex offerings
We know how it is: You’d like to go to the movies this weekend, but you’re on the run from cops, criminals, and your ex-husband the bounty hunter. But you can have a multiplex-like experience at home with a collection of the right DVDs. And when someone asks you on Monday, “Hey, did you see … more…
question of the day: What’s your favorite birthday-related movie?
It’s my birthday today — 40! woo-hoo! — and so let’s celebrate by recalling the coolest, weirdest, funniest, or scariest birthday scenes/themes/plot points/whatever ever committed to film. I’d have to go with Logan’s Run, the plot of which — get killed when you turn 30 — I have now handily put paid to by having … more…
The Island (review)
Welcome to *THX 11-Michael Bay*! It’s not a science fiction movie, but an incredible simulation!
