Category: Movie Monday

  • Groundhog Day: The Defining Time Loop

    Groundhog Day: The Defining Time Loop

    I’ve been waiting. For two years. To write this review. Just so I could be on time for Groundhog Day. Was it worth it? Not really. Everyone knows the basic premise of Groundhog Day. That aspect of the movie has become downright iconic. The number of movies, games, books, where the character gets stuck in…

  • The Problem with Snyder’s Superman

    Superman is not a complicated character. He’s a symbol of hope, a hero who stands for all that is good. It’s easy to forget that, given how many stories focus on him using his godly powers to beat up a godly villain. Many people don’t recall that what made Superman iconic wasn’t his power, but…

  • Robin Hood Men in Tights: Taking the Piss Out of a Legend

    Robin Hood Men in Tights: Taking the Piss Out of a Legend

    I miss old parody movies. You know, movies that actually parodied their subject material instead of making cheap jabs and references. Robin Hood: Men in Tights is a parody from the golden age from a golden director. Mel Brooks already solidified his comedic chops with Blazing Saddles and Spaceballs. And while I do think that…

  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Weird One That Everyone Kinda Remembers

    Is it just me, or do people only remember Harry Potter after book/movie three? Seriously, I don’t know anybody that’s like “Yeah, Sorcerer’s Stone was my favorite!” or “Dude, I loved Chamber of Secrets!” Well, nowadays, the only thing on people’s lips in regards to this series is “J.K. Rowling sucks, am I right?”, so…

  • The Streaming Service Oversaturation

    A market can only get so packed. There are only so many consumers and they can only consume so much. Crank out too much too quickly and you might sacrifice quality or overwhelm your would-be customer. Do either of those and you increase the chances of them jumping ship. A primary example of this was…