The biggest (pleasant) surprise of Oscars Night 2024 was Japan and Toho’s “Godzilla Minus One” winning Best Visual Effects. I predicted “The Creator”, which won some precursor VFX society awards. But that sci-fi action drama from director Gareth Edwards flopped at the box office. Others were thinking maybe “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” would […]
It’s the monster movie showdown of the ages! (Or at least of this decade.) “Godzilla vs. Kong” is exciting, entertaining escapism and the best installment in WB’s “Monsterverse” to date. If you haven’t seen 2014’s solid “Godzilla”, 2017’s so-so “Kong: Skull Island” or 2019’s dull and disappointing “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” don’t sweat it. […]
March 2017 will go down as one for the ages. The Wolverine finale “Logan” has already proven to be a juggernaut with an $85 million opening weekend. And it’s already receiving Awards buzz, particularly for star Hugh Jackman. I’m also starting a campaign for Patrick Stewart to get a Best Supporting Actor nomination. But the […]