Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – film review
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (or “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”,…
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Supergirl Season One – television series review
When I first heard rumors of a Supergirl television series, I wasn’t sure it would be any good. DC hasn’t had that great…
Once Upon a Time Season 2 – television series review
Picking up where season one left off, Once Upon a Time Season 2 shows the curse is broken and everyone remembers who they…
Star Trek Generations – film review
With the Klingons and the Federation playing nicely, Kirk, Scotty, and Chekov join the crew of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-B) on her maiden…
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – film review
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy has long been a favorite of mine. I loved the book on which it was based, I…
Labyrinth – film review
Labyrinth has been one of my favorite films for many years. With David Bowie’s passing yesterday, I thought it would be fitting to…
Star Trek VI – The Undiscovered Country – film review
Star Trek VI – The Undiscovered Country is the final Star Trek film featuring the original crew from the television series. After the…
Star Trek V – The Final Frontier – film review
Coming off the high of The Voyage Home, I had high hopes for Star Trek V – The Final Frontier. The previews made…
Star Wars – The Force Awakens – film review
Fans (including me!) have been waiting for this film for a long time. After the general disappointment of the three prequel films, I…
Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home – film review
Depending on the day, my favorite Star Trek film is either The Wrath of Khan or Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home.…
Star Trek III – The Search for Spock – film review
Star Trek III – The Search for Spock picks up right where The Wrath of Khan left off. Spock is dead and his…
The World of the Dark Crystal by Bryan Froud – art book review
I have loved the art of Brian Froud ever since I first saw The Dark Crystal back when it first came out. Before…
Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace – film review
Let us travel back in time, almost sixteen years ago. Fans of Star Wars and its sequels were eagerly awaiting the arrival of…
Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan – film review
Star Trek II The Wrath of Khan picked up the torch of the franchise and boldly took the series where it had never…
Star Trek The Motion Picture – film review
Star Trek The Motion Picture was an ambitious film, coming on the heels of the original Star Wars and Close Encounters of the…
How to Train Your Dragon 2 – film review
How to Train Your Dragon 2 picks up five years after the events of the first How to Train Your Dragon movie. Hiccup…
The Emperor’s New Groove – animated film review
I have to admit: when The Emperor’s New Groove first came out almost 15 years ago, the trailers did not inspire me to…
Return of the Jedi – film review
The final film in the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi, Lucas (who thankfully didn’t direct this film) brings his first…
Star Trek Voyager Season 7 – television series review
Star Trek Voyager Season 7 is the seventh and final season of the fourth live-action Star Trek television series. It is, by far,…
The Empire Strikes Back – film review
Middle films in trilogies always have a tough time. How much should be wrapped up? What can be done to keep people interested…
Star Wars – film review
It has been a few years since I watched the original Star Wars film. This is partially due to the idiocy of George…