My favorite films of 2015
2015 is behind us, but the year left us some great movies to enjoy. Everyone has their favorites, but these are Matthews...
The Force Awakens works due to a strong trio of trios (spoilers!)
A trio of trios. That's what this movie has given us. Lets talk it out (with an abundance of spoilers!)...
You’re not clever. Breaking down (and breaking up) The Stormtrooper Conspiracy
Because some Star Wars fans take things way too seriously, this Star Wars fan spends way too much time arguing against a popular online theory...
Return of the Jedi and going out on a…note.
The final film in the original Star Wars trilogy is rightly considered the weakest link in the bunch. Why? Let's talk about it.
Revenge of the Sith and going out on a…note.
Episode III is the movie containing everything we wanted out of the prequels. For that reason it is the biggest disappointment of the whole trilogy.
Attack of the Clones and the thin line between serious and silly
Attack of the Clones is the most frustrating Star Wars movie of them all. Let's talk about it.
The Empire Strikes Back and the thin line between serious and silly
The Empire Strikes Back hits the perfect balance between humor and melodrama. It goes from stone-faced to hilarious instantly, and is all-together a brilliant picture.
“The Phantom Menace” and the mythology of Star Wars
Episode I was two hours of setup to a story that ultimately disappointed. It was too concerned with its own mythology to actually tell a compelling story of its own. Let's look back..
“A New Hope” and the mythology of Star Wars
It's almost impossible to imagine it now, but there was a time when "Star Wars" was not a sprawling mythology. Let's take a look back at the first movie and see it through 1977's eyes.
Lesson learned: Four observations from the Fantastic Four fallout
It will go down as the biggest bomb of the year, with the studio, actors, and even the director totally disowning it. What went wrong and what can be done next time?
Sharknado: A storming cult success.
As the Sharknado franchise gathers a huge cult following, Charlie takes a look at the appeal of Sharknado in comparison to other 'bad' monster movies.
The ultimate 4th of July viewing experience
Many of us in the USA will be enjoying the weekend celebrating 'merica's birthday. Here's what Matthew will be watching...
Aether: The truth, the proof and the man behind the curtain
We continue to track the development of our championed first original Steampunk inspired movie, Aether: Rise of Spectre, and we lots of questions to ask...
A gentleman and a monster: In remembrance of Christopher Lee
One of the 20th centuries most amazing lives has ended. Let's reminiscence and be amazed at all that Christopher Lee accomplished
Horror for the people, whoever you are!
Advances in technology will change the way you experience horror movies entirely, but first let’s find your place within the field of horror...
A.D.R.D.J.: Marvel’s franchise player, and Hollywood’s best comeback story
Moviegoers love to root for a comeback story. Robert Downey Jr. certainly qualifies. Let's talk about the impact he's made for Marvel...
Nothing good on? Try this instead!
We've all been there. Nothing good on at the cinema. Sky Movies just doesn't cut the mustard. Here's something new to try...
Marvel’s Phase Four is not just approaching…it’s looming.
Infinity War is coming, and with it the end of the MCU as we know it. But like in comics, movies never end, they just reset: Phase four is looming...
The Star Wars prequels of politics: Why Anakin’s origin is overshadowed by Palpatine’s rise to power
Charlie looks at the story-telling of the Star Wars prequels, comparing the stories regarding Anakin's origins to Emperor Palpatine's rise to power.
AETHER – An answer to our call to arms?
Aether is a steampunk inspired science fiction film set in a world of flying cities, massive airships, and ghost towns.