The Princess Bride is still awesome, thirty-five years later By Matthew Martin| February 27, 2022 Movie Blogs Our look back on the great movies of 1987 continues with a film that can only be described as "perfect." Let's talk about The Princess Bride... The Princess Bride is still awesome, thirty-five years later By Matthew Martin| February 27, 2022 Movie Blogs Our look back on the great movies of 1987 continues with a film that can only be described as "perfect." Let's talk about The Princess Bride...
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is still awesome, twenty years later By Matthew Martin| November 26, 2021 Movie Blogs Matthew takes a melancholic look back on the first film in the delightful Harry Potter franchise, which was released twenty years ago! Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is still awesome, twenty years later By Matthew Martin| November 26, 2021 Movie Blogs Matthew takes a melancholic look back on the first film in the delightful Harry Potter franchise, which was released twenty years ago!
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (20 Years Later) By Matthew Martin| November 8, 2021 Movie Blogs Released at the height of Square's popularity, ambitions, and ego, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within is a mostly-forgotten monument to how hard it is to adapt a video game... Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (20 Years Later) By Matthew Martin| November 8, 2021 Movie Blogs Released at the height of Square's popularity, ambitions, and ego, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within is a mostly-forgotten monument to how hard it is to adapt a video game...
REVIEW: The Green Knight is a contemplative take on a classic tale By Matthew Martin| August 1, 2021 Movie Blogs The Green Knight is a beautiful film that faithfully interprets the age-old tale, while adding a layer of subtlety to intrigue modern audiences. Full review... REVIEW: The Green Knight is a contemplative take on a classic tale By Matthew Martin| August 1, 2021 Movie Blogs The Green Knight is a beautiful film that faithfully interprets the age-old tale, while adding a layer of subtlety to intrigue modern audiences. Full review...
REVIEW: Mortal Kombat (2021) is a faithful cinematic version of the modern game… By Matthew Martin| April 26, 2021 Movie Reviews It's hardly a flawless victory, but Mortal Kombat is good enough for what it sets out to do to overcome its flaws. How does it compare to the 1995 version? Full review here... REVIEW: Mortal Kombat (2021) is a faithful cinematic version of the modern game… By Matthew Martin| April 26, 2021 Movie Reviews It's hardly a flawless victory, but Mortal Kombat is good enough for what it sets out to do to overcome its flaws. How does it compare to the 1995 version? Full review here...
REVIEW: Raya and the Last Dragon misses its chance By Matthew Martin| March 7, 2021 Movie Reviews Disney's latest animated film is breathtaking to behold, but a chore to listen to. Full review here... REVIEW: Raya and the Last Dragon misses its chance By Matthew Martin| March 7, 2021 Movie Reviews Disney's latest animated film is breathtaking to behold, but a chore to listen to. Full review here...
REVIEW: Onward is textbook Pixar, to a (wonderful) fault By Matthew Martin| March 6, 2020 Movie Reviews Onward is filled with cleverness and emotion to the brim. I just wish it wasn't so obvious where all the seams are in the tapestry. REVIEW: Onward is textbook Pixar, to a (wonderful) fault By Matthew Martin| March 6, 2020 Movie Reviews Onward is filled with cleverness and emotion to the brim. I just wish it wasn't so obvious where all the seams are in the tapestry.
SPOILER-FILLED THOUGHTS: Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker By Matthew Martin| December 20, 2019 Movie Blogs, Movie Reviews I have a lot to say. This is only the beginning... SPOILER-FILLED THOUGHTS: Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker By Matthew Martin| December 20, 2019 Movie Blogs, Movie Reviews I have a lot to say. This is only the beginning...
SPOILER-FREE REVIEW: Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker By Matthew Martin| December 20, 2019 Movie Blogs, Movie Reviews The Rise of Skywalker is a frustrating and poorly-made movie. It's an ignominious end to an important saga in film. Full SPOILER FREE review here... SPOILER-FREE REVIEW: Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker By Matthew Martin| December 20, 2019 Movie Blogs, Movie Reviews The Rise of Skywalker is a frustrating and poorly-made movie. It's an ignominious end to an important saga in film. Full SPOILER FREE review here...
REVIEW: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a good book adaptation without the book By Matthew Martin| November 17, 2018 Movie Reviews Non-fans need not apply: The Crimes of Grindelwald expects you to be more than familiar with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Those who are will find the story fascinating, curious, and sometimes a bit too rushed... REVIEW: The Crimes of Grindelwald is a good book adaptation without the book By Matthew Martin| November 17, 2018 Movie Reviews Non-fans need not apply: The Crimes of Grindelwald expects you to be more than familiar with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Those who are will find the story fascinating, curious, and sometimes a bit too rushed...
REVIEW: The House with a Clock in its Walls is…good. By Matthew Martin| September 21, 2018 Movie Reviews The House with a Clock in its Walls is based off a children's story from the 70's but it's direct inspiration is the recent Goosebumps film. That movie far exceeded most of our wildest expectations. Does this one do likewise? Read on... REVIEW: The House with a Clock in its Walls is…good. By Matthew Martin| September 21, 2018 Movie Reviews The House with a Clock in its Walls is based off a children's story from the 70's but it's direct inspiration is the recent Goosebumps film. That movie far exceeded most of our wildest expectations. Does this one do likewise? Read on...
Post-viewing thoughts on STAR WARS : THE LAST JEDI (with SPOILERS) By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2017 Movie Blogs Five points of discussion after twice-seeing The Last Jedi...Beware: Spoilers abound! Post-viewing thoughts on STAR WARS : THE LAST JEDI (with SPOILERS) By Matthew Martin| December 16, 2017 Movie Blogs Five points of discussion after twice-seeing The Last Jedi...Beware: Spoilers abound!
Review: STAR WARS : THE LAST JEDI (no spoilers) By Matthew Martin| December 15, 2017 Movie Reviews The eighth movie in the Star Wars saga is released and it is unlike any before it. Enter to read our NO SPOILERS review of the movie. Review: STAR WARS : THE LAST JEDI (no spoilers) By Matthew Martin| December 15, 2017 Movie Reviews The eighth movie in the Star Wars saga is released and it is unlike any before it. Enter to read our NO SPOILERS review of the movie.
Dark Crystal is still awesome, 35 years later… By Matthew Martin| May 25, 2017 Movie Blogs Our series, looking at great movies from 1982, continues with Jim Henson's brainchild: The fantasy, puppeted world of The Dark Crystal. Dark Crystal is still awesome, 35 years later… By Matthew Martin| May 25, 2017 Movie Blogs Our series, looking at great movies from 1982, continues with Jim Henson's brainchild: The fantasy, puppeted world of The Dark Crystal.
The Sword and the Sorcerer is still awesome, 35 years later… By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2017 Movie Blogs Our look-back on the great movies of 1982 continues this month with a forgotten fantasy epic. The Sword and the Sorcerer is not perfect, but it's a lot of fun! The Sword and the Sorcerer is still awesome, 35 years later… By Matthew Martin| April 27, 2017 Movie Blogs Our look-back on the great movies of 1982 continues this month with a forgotten fantasy epic. The Sword and the Sorcerer is not perfect, but it's a lot of fun!
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Review: Magic in more ways than one By Matthew Martin| November 21, 2016 Movie Reviews With Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, "Harry Potter" himself isn't back, but his wonderful wizarding world is, and what a treat it is! Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Review: Magic in more ways than one By Matthew Martin| November 21, 2016 Movie Reviews With Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, "Harry Potter" himself isn't back, but his wonderful wizarding world is, and what a treat it is!
The BFG Review: For a rainy day recess By Matthew Martin| July 4, 2016 Movie Reviews I have vivid memories of being a kid in school and hating the rain. It always made the day gloomy and seem to drag endlessly longer than a typical---sunny---day would have. And the tile floors would always become slippery, with speckles of dirt on th... The BFG Review: For a rainy day recess By Matthew Martin| July 4, 2016 Movie Reviews I have vivid memories of being a kid in school and hating the rain. It always made the day gloomy and seem to drag endlessly longer than a typical---sunny---day would have. And the tile floors would a...
Movie Review: Warcraft – Are you a fan of the game? You better be… By Matthew Martin| June 11, 2016 Movie Reviews "Warcraft: The Movie" is upon us, but you better catch up on the very expansive history of the franchise first because this film is not for the uninitiated. Movie Review: Warcraft – Are you a fan of the game? You better be… By Matthew Martin| June 11, 2016 Movie Reviews "Warcraft: The Movie" is upon us, but you better catch up on the very expansive history of the franchise first because this film is not for the uninitiated.
Review: Alice through the Looking Glass (no spoilers) – Sad Hatter. By Matthew Martin| May 28, 2016 Movie Reviews The 2010 movie was a monster hit taking over $1 billion - can this match it's predecessor's success? Matthew has the review... Review: Alice through the Looking Glass (no spoilers) – Sad Hatter. By Matthew Martin| May 28, 2016 Movie Reviews The 2010 movie was a monster hit taking over $1 billion - can this match it's predecessor's success? Matthew has the review...
