Sequels to good movies are always difficult. Sequels to superb films are tougher and carry a different set of expectations. In the case of Guardians, your mental checklist most likely included the laughs and the story. And since it was…
Category: Movie Reviews
Alien: Review Rewind
It’s the film you immediately think about when we talk about science fiction horror. It has spawned countless, mediocre knockoffs all trying to cash in on a fantastic question, but never coming close to scratching the itch. Alien succeeded in so many…
Logan: The Spoiler-Free Review … plus Deadpool 2 teaser debuts!
I got to view by far the best of the X-Men films that Wolverine has appeared in tonight. Inevitably you’ve already read other reviews or synopsis of the movie so I’ll spare you most of it and just tell you…
Great Times, Bad Movies: List of Champions
Much to my joy, Winter is starting to wind down for parts of the country and a lot of you are starting to emerge from hibernation mode and getting back out into the sunlight. But one thing that doesn’t just…
Rogue One Is The Story You Needed
Last December, I was rather disappointed by The Force Awakens (as was much of the Nerd Union staff). While there was plenty to like and enjoy, we quickly discovered the movie was giving us a ton of material retread. So it would…
Moana’s Splash is Worth the Hype
Disney’s been having a good year with animation, as Moana hit theaters for the holiday weekend. Beautifully animated, matched with a strong story and a wonderful soundtrack, Moana stands on it’s own is and is one film you don’t want…
5 Best Star Trek Films Ever: Commander’s Log
Hey Nerd Faithful, it’s Commander Shipp here with a tough task during Trek Week. I’m trying to figure out the five best Star Trek films and it wasn’t easy by any stretch of the imagination. Some fell into place pretty…
“Beyond” Excels In Every Way (Spoiler-Free)
Need a summer pick me after a few misfires in June? Star Trek Beyond may be the surprise knock out of the blockbuster season. See how well it worked before you go out this weekend and beam up.
“Ghostbusters” May Make You Call Somebody Else
All sexist nerd rage aside, if anyone could have pulled off topping a 80’s classic, it would have been this group of women. (I might have thrown in Maya Rudolph for good measure, but to each their own.) Unfortunately, there’s not…
Did The Director’s Cut Shed New Light? Batman V Superman Revisited
It gave me no pleasure ripping this film a new one when it came out. And rightfully so, the theatrical cut is a pristine piece of garbage from a rotten pail. Plus, your film has to be pretty bad to…