The J.J. Abrams sequel to Star Trek began filming this week. Even though nothing has leaked about the script or the plot, I am so excited. I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for a movie beginning filming. In fact, I can’t think of a time when I even knew that a movieRead more
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I was really excited for Immortals because I have enjoyed the work of the film’s director, Tarsem. Also it looked like a stylized action movie with stunning visuals. I wasn’t disappointed. The movie was gorgeous and I really liked its art and style. I didn’t think the story was that great, but it provided enoughRead more
George Lucas is rereleasing The Phantom Menace in 3-D next February. The Nerdwebs have been full of people throwing vitriol at Lucas for what they think is an obvious money grab. They’re also angry because Lucas is releasing Episode I, instead of any of the original trilogies first. I’m not that upset and I’m actuallyRead more
It’s the end. Again. Five months ago the world waited with baited breath (not really) to see if Harold Camping’s prediction of the end of the world would come true. The world didn’t end and Camping defended his prediction by saying that a spiritual judgment occurred on May 21 and the world’s final judgment andRead more
On Tuesday the trailer for The Avengers was released. Since then I have watched the trailer at least 10 times. I am so excited for The Avengers and cannot wait for next May. I’ve been thinking what the Avengers would look like if assembled with biblical characters. Here is what I came up with.Read more
This weekend I went with some students to see The Lion King. Seeing it with students was a great excuse to see a kids’ movie, which I really wanted to see anyway. From the opening scene at Pride Rock, I was immediately caught up in all the nostalgia of the Disney classic. Here are someRead more