The art of a good remake is a complicated business; you want the best elements to shine forth in the new medium or at least comment without repeating the previous work verbatim. In the 90s, Paul Verhoeven adapted Philip K. Dick’s novel to great acclaim. … Continue reading Total Recall (2012)
Parenting is hard work, especially when you’re just a kid yourself, but imagine being a parent at that age while managing immense money and fame, it’s simply unfathomable. In 2012, Sandler expanded on his comedy reputation, by tackling his warped take on a father-son relationship … Continue reading That’s My Boy (2012)
When we elect our officials, we hope to pick great candidates who will work tirelessly and without distraction for the betterment of the country and its citizens. But we forget that they are human, with needs and desires, and that the candidate’s family is usually … Continue reading 1600 Penn (2012-13)
Comedy is an evolving medium, while some classics will continue to permeate, as the expanses of culture and comedy continue onwards, some others get lost in the archives or the occasional rerun. One such example was The Three Stooges from the early 20s to the … Continue reading The Three Stooges (2012)
Alex Cross is an intriguing character, one born in an era of popular Airport novels, where an exhilarating mix of professionalism and escapism entertains many and inspires countless fantasies. Cross is a fictional police psychologist whose insights pit him against sinister foes, spawning over 25 … Continue reading Alex Cross (2012)
It is almost something of a cliché when works of art become more relevant to a reality much further away from their publication. An artist’s prophetic depiction suddenly ringing true. Often leading to recreations or adaptations as the due date approaches. In the economically uncertain … Continue reading Cosmopolis (2012)
Branding is one of those omnipotent things that we take for granted, like blinking or our tongues. Yet we never consider how the brands view their lot in life. While we were scheduled for a look on this premise in 2002, industrial sabotage, and dire … Continue reading Foodfight (2012)
Adam West famously said “In the late ’60s, there were the three B’s… The Beatles, Batman, and Bond” and in 50 years, Bond has shaped the entire landscape of how people perceive both Britain and espionage. Over his 50 years run, James Bond has done … Continue reading 007 Legends (2012)
The Cold War, the tumultuous time in human history, where the behind the scenes machinations and daring espionage fueled the conflicts for 40 years. Looking for a change of scenery after successful retelling the second world war, and the acclaim garnered from focusing on modern … Continue reading Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified (2012)
The Real Mr. Positive 