Tag: Blockbuster

Making the (Up)Grade: Blazing Saddles, The Terminator, and North By Northwest

A trio of classic films hit 4K Ultra HD for the first time this week, and every one of them manages to knock it out of the park. We are firmly in the next stage of movie media with 4K Ultra HD and that means a bunch of films are making the jump to the latest and greatest. Movie lovers find themselves facing the...

Dune: Prophecy Episode 1 – Setting the Stage

The saga of Dune expands with the premiere of Dune: Prophecy on HBO/Max, and there's much to discuss in a packed episode. Let's break it down! "A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care..." These words from Princess Irulan kicked off the entirety of the Dune saga and feels particularly relevant now. The first episode of any new show, let alone the...

The Next Level of Mainstream Cinema

If superhero films defined the last era of mainstream moviemaking, it seems like corporate self-interest will dominate this one. We look at how the...

Netflix Releases Official Trailer for ‘Blockbuster’ Series

Netflix has released the official trailer for their upcoming sitcom series Blockbuster. The official trailer has been released for Netflix's upcoming series Blockbuster. The show is...

Ranked: Every Summer Movie Season Since 1980 – Part 3 of 3 (UPDATED)

We continue our comparison of the best summer movie seasons since 1980, counting down the top ten! Join us as we compare every summer...

Ranked: Every Summer Movie Season Since 1980 – Part 2 of 3 (UPDATED)

We’ve reviewed every summer movie season since 1980 to find out which are the best, and which are the worst. Last week we posted our picks for the worst, and here we post our picks for the best. 

Ranked: Every Summer Movie Season Since 1980 – Part 1 of 3 (UPDATED)

Summer movie season is a magic time of year when Hollywood traditionally rolls out its most appealing merchandise. It’s true that some summer movie seasons are better than others. This is our ranking of all the summer movie seasons since 1980 from worst to best. 

Top Gun: Maverick | Review

Top Gun: Maverick is an incredibly exciting summer blockbuster that pulls off the  unlikely accomplishment of being better than the original film.  The problem with...

Is This the End of Very Expensive Movies?

What does the economic impact of the pandemic mean to the bottom line of major film studios? We examine the possibility of the reduction...

The Ten Most Expensive Action Scenes in Film (So Far)

Making movies costs a lot of money, especially when you have to blow stuff up and pay people to do dangerous things. This is...