Category Archives: Movies

The Summer of the Forgettable Blockbuster

Posted on August 5, 2015 by ilmozart

Do you know what I just remembered last night? Avengers: The Age of Ultron came out this summer. I had been so excited to see it. Watching all the trailers, reading all the articles.  I went to see it on … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk summer movies! (Iron Man to Man of Steel)

Posted on July 7, 2013 by ilmozart

With the decision that May is now the start for summer movies, this week we officially hit the mid-way point for this blockbuster season. It’s been an interesting couple of months, with a lot of sequels as well as some … Continue reading →

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“Drift” With Pacific Rim

Posted on May 23, 2013 by ilmozart

Thanks to Nerdist for the heads up on this one. Not sure if I’ve made it clear how excited I am about Pacific Rim. I’m REALLY excited. So when you get to see a behind the scenes featurette (as these are now … Continue reading →

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The Pacific Rim trailer that will knock you DOWN

Posted on May 16, 2013 by ilmozart

Ok. After watching this, Pacific Rim is now my #2 must-see this summer (#1 is Star Trek Into Darkness for those keeping count) I mean holy hell! The giant monsters! The giant robots! The Idris Elba! The Charlie Day! And it’s … Continue reading →

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In which I review Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby

Posted on May 15, 2013 by ilmozart

Have you seen Moulin Rouge? Did you like it? Do you want to see it on the big screen again? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then by all means, go see The Great Gatsby. However, if a “no” … Continue reading →

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Room 237 – The Shining Conspiracies

Posted on April 22, 2013 by ilmozart

The first thought I had about Room 237 was “Wow, these people have a lot of time on their hands.” My second thought was “Wow, these people are INTENSE.” My third thought was “I kinda admire them in all their … Continue reading →

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After Earth and the Directorial Twist

Posted on April 18, 2013 by ilmozart

Watch this… Now, watch this… Did you see it? Or rather, not see it? Both movies have the same director, but a very very different marketing strategy. Clearly Hollywood is no longer banking on the box office magic of one … Continue reading →

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Trailer: Catching Fire

Posted on April 15, 2013 by ilmozart

While I didn’t adore The Hunger Games, I’m more interested in Catching Fire after seeing this trailer. It very clearly veers away from the book, but for the purposes of a movie, I can understand why. Because we can’t be … Continue reading →

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R.I.P Roger Ebert

Posted on April 5, 2013 by ilmozart

It’s hard to put into words exactly why the passing of Roger Ebert has been so difficult. I didn’t know him personally. We never exchanged an email or even a tweet. And he certainly had no clue who I was. … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Oscar, Oscar, Oscar – 2013!

Posted on February 24, 2013 by ilmozart

Will Seth Macfarlane slip into Stewie when he gets nervous? Will we get another awkward In Memoriam where people clap BEFORE the end? Will we get an real upset with any of the “given” awards (looking at you Hathaway)? Find out here … Continue reading →

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