2013 was a boon year for boundary-pushing sketch comedy films. With the highly remembered Movie 43, there was another contender that ran, but didn’t get nearly enough attention… Some would argue that it was a more down to earth version of the former’s star-studded skits. … Continue reading Sketchbook Example Part 2 – InAPPropriate Comedy (2013)
Shock comedy has its defenders and its detractors, but for a section of the movie-going public, it works well. Often it has to balance what the makers can get away with and the increasing tastes of the consumers. When done right, has the potential to … Continue reading Sketchbook Example Part 1 – Movie 43 (2013)
The weird west is a genre that has instilled much appreciation in me, the combination of the barren wastes with creepy unexplained goings-on. With a small handful of pop-culture elements flying the banner for the genre, it hardly has the recognition as other cult genres. … Continue reading Jonah Hex (2010)
Sequels, given enough time between the previous installment and you’ll have to be creative to recapture what went well. But when you’ve lost your leading stars, it can feel like you’ll have to start over as oppose continuing on what you’ve established. But from dire … Continue reading Son Of The Mask (2005)
Traveling vertically has always been a challenge, we only just got our heads around rocket travel, and helicopters are too infeasible for daily travel, that’s why a hallmark of any good sci-fi story is the hover transport. Following the American Dream along the Z axis, … Continue reading Beam Breakers (2002)
It’s spellbinding how quickly the comic book scene changed in the mid-90s, with Image comics arrival. Bringing a moody yet credible competition to DC and Marvel, This change not only altered the public’s perception of the comic book creators, but of the comic book characters … Continue reading Spawn (1997)
Triple threat, a term reserved for an entertainer who can dance, sing and act. It’s a prestigious title and a select few can claim it. In an attempt to try to establish the career of Kelly Clarkson, the inaugural winner of his TV series Pop … Continue reading From Justin To Kelly (2003)
