Posts Tagged ‘Hugh Jackman’
Episode 80 – Shang-Chi & Reminiscence
For this podcast episode, we review Marvel‘s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as the HBO sci-fi/noir Reminiscence, starring Hugh Jackman. We also list our picks for the best science fiction films since the year 2000. For our streaming homework, we…
READ MORETop 15 Films of 2017 – Allen’s Picks
When it comes to making these end of year lists, I usually take it in stride. I never really think about them for too long, since it’s just an exercise in futility. But 2017 was such a strong year at the movies, with good to…
READ MOREFilm Review – Logan
It has been seventeen years now since Hugh Jackman first sprung the adamantium claws of the titular character Logan, aka the Wolverine, from between his knuckles. When the casting choice for Bryan Singer’s X-Men (2000) was first announced Jackman initially received criticism for being both…
READ MOREFilm Review – That Sugar Film
Sugar addiction is one of the worst problems in this and many other countries so Australian director and actor Damon Gameau decided to do an experiment and eat 40 grams of sugar a day coming from what is perceived to be healthy foods like yogurt,…
READ MOREFilm Review – Chappie
If one thing is for certain, Neill Blomkamp is a director with big ideas. Early into his career and we are now starting to see the themes and style that make up his storytelling. The distinct clarity in the world he presents earned him an…
READ MOREFilm Review – X-Men: Days of Future Past
The X-Men movie franchise is entering its fourteenth year. Time flies, doesn’t it? We’ve now had six films showcasing the troubles of our favorite mutants existing in a world that fears them. Some have been well done, such as X2 (2003). Others – like X-Men:…
READ MOREPrisoners – Video Podcast #277
In honor of its release, Spencer and Greg take a look at Prisoners, its director Denis Villeneuve and stars Hugh Jackman & Jake Gyllenhaal.
READ MOREFilm Review – Prisoners
Coming off its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Prisoners has so far had pretty spectacular reviews. That always increases the hype when going into a screening; that I was too excited to be blown away by this film is an understatement. As a…
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