December is always a month chop full with new biopics and courageous stories. Joy is no exception to that trend and it doesn’t manage to break free of the basement dweller status that many of these occupy.
Category: Movies
“Wild Ride Of Financial Turmoil” The Big Short Review
While I disagree with the number of Oscar nods everyone thinks this film will get, I can definitely agree how strong the film is regardless. Adam McKay, fresh off his screenwriting success with Ant-Man, gets a crack at detailing the 2007 housing…
New Theory About Rey Explains Why She Is So Awesome
I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised that even though The Force Awakens is a Star Wars movie, it is also a J.J. Abrams movie; meaning we have mysteries heaped upon unanswered mysteries by the time the credits rolled. Among many…
A Very Nerdy Christmas: The Must Watch Holiday Specials For Nerds Everywhere
It’s the Holiday Season and nerds like us always like to celebrate in style. Check out some of the best offerings of Christmas cheer from the nerd world at large.
The Force Awakens Doesn’t Understand Luke Skywalker’s Legacy
Like any self-respecting nerd (and ardent Star Wars fan), I took precautions to make sure I got to see the first possible showing of The Force Awakens available to me (7pm IMAX showing in a mall about an hours drive…
FOX HATES YOU AND YOUR X-MEN!!!!! (OR YOU’RE FREAKING OUT OVER NOTHING.): A CONVERSATION
Update: This article was originally published on 7.29.2015 following the internet backlash of the first screenshots provided of Apocalypse in the new X-Men: Apocalypse: i.e. the Ivan Ooze conundrum. After the internet promptly did a 180 following the trailer for the…
Did The Force Awakens Fix “The Force”?
One movie ago, we knew that midichlorians were the apparent life blood of Force users. Did Episode 7 just reset all of that? Spoilers and trips down memory lane will ensue.
“Spike Lee, Relevant As Always” Chi-Raq Review
Lysistrata is not the first Greek play that would have come to my mind for an adaptation. Positioned in a new period of history, during which Chicago has seen deaths that rival those of American service members aboard, Spike Lee…
State of the Nerd Union: Star Wars VII Spoilercast
We break down the event that is Star Wars: the Force Awakens. Full spoilers ahead. Seriously… we spoil EVERYTHING!!! So go see it and check back with us to hear all our thoughts on the most awaited movie of the year.…
“Fassbender and Cotillard Excel” Macbeth Review
I must admit that Macbeth slipped under my radar. However, after seeing a rather impressive trailer, it quickly rose to the top of my list. Justin Kurzel demonstrated a very grounded, yet unique take for his version. How well does this…