There are times when what worked in a certain generation won’t necessarily mean that such a premise or style of filmmaking would work in this present generation. I was in the mood to see some kind … more
Sci-fi films are a dime a dozen these days. Their releases are fast becoming almost as frequent as horror movies and romantic comedies. Many have very familiar themes while some have tried to be a little … more
What fun these two films are. Hulk VS Thor starts out with Odin going into a deep sleep once a year at which time the forces of evil descend upon Asgard to try to destroy it. Every year, however, their … more
Never saw this movie when it came to the big screen but saw it on the list for a cable channel last week so I thought I would watch it. As Margaret Thatcher just died, I wondered if this movie would … more
Banner of the Stars, the sequel to Crest of the Stars, is a mixed bag to say the least. On the one hand it’s slow, tiresome, badly paced, and boring; on the other it boasts some of the best space … more
My love for Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli know no bounds. With each film they manage to capture the magic, the art, and the heart that make films great. Even what I consider their weaker films, such as Ponyo … more
I don’t know why, but I’ve always felt that 2005’s Madagascar really didn’t need sequels. This isn’t to say that the characters and settings weren’t conducive … more
Marvel Anime: Iron Man was based on Marvel Comics Characters and definitely took more inspiration from the highly popular live-action movies starring Robert Downey Jr. The series wasn’t terrific, … more
Generally speaking, the bigger hit CG animated features are the ones based on newly developed characters. There was no Woody before Toy Story, no Sully before Monsters Inc., no Po before Kung-Fu … more
Every film fan knows David Cronenberg. He is the kind of filmmaker who takes his viewers into strange and bold worlds (or situations) that kind of makes me want to scratch my head in a good way. … more
There are Asian films that do not surprise me at all as to why and how they became so successful in their native country. However, there are those that do make me wonder why they became successful in … more
Every bone in my body is telling me “Jonathan, this is a romance, it’s a time traveling romance filled with plot holes, love triangles, and more teenee gooy romance then you can handle.” … more
There’s a simple reality when it comes to computer generated feature films here in the United States- and that is simply that the DVDs and BLU-RAYs finding their way onto our store shelves, into … more
Star Wars: The Clone Wars works best if you're able to accept it as what it was: The pilot episode for the TV show. Much as detractors can be loathe to admit it, The Clone Wars … more
Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren star as Alfred and Alma Hitchcock during the filming of the movie, "Psycho." We watch as they are forced to finance the movie themselves because no studio had … more
Found footage films seems to be all the rage these days. I mean, I know it became such a popular device since “The Blair Witch Project” and “Paranormal Activity” as those films … more
Something about this OVA caught my attention a long time ago, and ever since I’ve wanted to see it but just never got around to it. There was always another series that looked more interesting, … more
Comedy is the most difficult film to cross international waters. This isn’t because different folks require different laughs; rather, it’s because effective comedy – … more
Being a fan of the anime series and the film “Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal”, I was ecstatic to learn that a live-action adaptation of “Rurouni Kenshin” became one of Japan’s … more
There are films that ask you to accept the premise before going in. There are movies that ask you to accept certain plot elements though they don't make sense. There are movies that ask you to shut … more
Since this is my first review of anything relating to Tiny Toon Adventures, I figured I should give you my stance on the show in general. Back in the 90's, this was one of my absolute favorite cartoons … more
I’ve got to admit that while 2008’s Horton Hears a Who! proved Dr. Seuss’ material seemed custom tailored to the computer generated animation movement, the story lacked that degree of … more
Anyone who has followed my reviews know that I have a large amount of action films and martial arts movies. I am not saying that I know all that is needed for such a film to work, but I do know what to … more
Sam Raimi’s horror cult classic “The Evil Dead” back in 1981 is arguably one of the most debated genre film created. Its fans just genuinely love it while I know some people who just … more