by Nathan Ligon | Apr 24, 2018 | Movie Reviews, Movies
Well, the first blockbuster sequel of 2018 is here and it’s mostly a dud. Another self serious film that delivers one cliche’ action sequence after another, but never stops long enough to help you really care about the characters it’s taking seriously. Which might be...
by Nathan Ligon | Apr 7, 2018 | Movie Reviews, Movies
When I walk into a live musical I’m really most interested in one thing, and that’s the music. I want a coherent plot and characters that I enjoy, but I’m not looking for depth or nuance. I’m looking for show stopping musical numbers. Movies are a little different....
by Nathan Ligon | Mar 28, 2018 | Featured, Movie Reviews, Movies
Wes Anderson is like the gift that keeps on giving. Every one of his films is a unique and unforgettable treat. His latest film just happens to be a doggy treat, and a damn delectable one at that. I won’t be surprised if this movie appears in my best films of the...
by Nathan Ligon | Mar 24, 2018 | Featured, Movie Reviews, Movies
The original ‘Pacific Rim’ seemed to get a pass from film critics as something more substantive than ‘Transformers’ simply because t was directed by Guillermo Del Toro. It helped that it was filled with interesting creature and robot designs. One action sequence was...
by Nathan Ligon | Mar 16, 2018 | Featured, Movie Reviews, Movies
Much has been written about the supposed video game curse. Many say that there has never been a good movie based on a video game and some even argue that it’s not possible because of the nature of the medium. This is actually bullshit if you trace the history of these...
