When I was a kid, HAPPY DAYS was one of the most prolific programs on television. What I remember from that was red-headed Richie Cunningham, his family, and the rocking around the clock of those who worshipped the Fonz, and all things drive-in diner. The cars. The stories. The innocence, and ROLLER SKATES! It was … Continue reading American Grafitti (1973) – A Perspective Review
Baseball certainly isn’t the same game it was even 5 years ago. If we go back to 10 years ago, rule changes, personalities and focuses on “enhancements” changed the game to be sure. If we travel back 20 years, we’ll see how salaries have clearly evolved, how roles changed completely across the board and how … Continue reading Field of Dreams (1989) – A Perspective Review
Few films feature power, nostalgia, brilliant acting, and tethers to two more profound entries that build, and build, and shine. The value of Back to the Future isn’t just that it was a movie that came at a time – we all needed a movie like it, but because of the spine it built for … Continue reading Back to the Future (1985) – A Perspective Review
The stripes of red, white and blue conjure images of all kinds – depending on who you are, where you live but more importantly – what kind of comic books you read. The Marvel Comic Universe has become a behemoth, that has so many tendrils, tentacles and details – well, if you stop paying attention … Continue reading Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2013): A Perspective Review
The concept of a “Superhero Team” had been thought about, drawn up, and shown to human eyes millions of times and satisfied every eye that saw them – on the written comic book page. When you talk about live-action television and feature films well – “Superhero Team” efforts, especially ones worth their salt when it … Continue reading Avengers (2012) – A Perspective Review
How does one become an on-film character that not only represents a nation but is the leader of what will be a decade+ of Marvel Cinematic Universal entries that will last a lifetime? The worry, beyond casting Captain America, was how on Earth could we take a strapping (and hopefully talented) actor, toss him into … Continue reading Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) – A Perspective Review
There’s something to be said, when you hear that Hollywood is going to take a Norse God the princess from the STAR WARS prequels, and make a feature film. While originally not a mainstream comic book hero, Thor is one with very interesting storylines, character arcs, and what not too long ago would have been … Continue reading Thor (2011) – A Perspective Review
Big characters often require big actors to jump aboard a movie but – what happens when that’s not the case? In fact, what happens when the “star” of the movie will be entirely CGI’d? The answer, in most cases, when so much computer generated art is implemented is often disappointing. Inside 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, … Continue reading The Incredible Hulk (2008) – A Perspective Review
One of the most under-emphasizes facets of cinema is effective, complimentary music. The right soundtrack will put you in the right mood and help guide you through the storytelling blow by blow. The WRONG soundtrack will make a feature film effort jarring and blow you away, destroying your cinema-going experience. Recently, we talked to Iron … Continue reading Iron Man 2 Composer, John Debney – Under the Hood Interview
The original changed the way we ALL think about “those stupid comic book movies” and served as the first of many cinematic offerings that continue to change what we think of comic book nostalgia. Inside 2010’s Iron Man 2, we revisit the red and gold suit (albeit an altered suit, along with a suitcase suit … Continue reading Iron Man 2 (2010) – A Perspective Review