As a mere mortal, it is to see the appeal of superheroes, and why the Hollywood a-list would want to play them. Most of them are anodises that embody physical perfection, often with heightened powers that take them over the age, into technically living gods. … Continue reading My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)
With the rise of more torture themed forms of shock horror, Cinema has to adapt, and as extraterrestrials were scaring audiences, horror was looking further afield for the next captivating niche that would pack theatres. In 2006, these trends culminated in a parody film, that … Continue reading Scary Movie 4 (2006)
While the spoof has been a beloved part of the cinematic landscape for decades, it is only recently that the genre received such a strong reputation, in the past, it was beloved. Among the pioneering forces in this genre is Zucker, Zucker and Abrahams, rising … Continue reading Scary Movie 3 (2003)
The first Scary Movie was a delightful send-up of late 90s culture and its subsequent films. Naturally, this became a huge box office draw. When you have wheel barrels full of cash piling up in front of you, it can be hard to not want … Continue reading Scary Movie 2 (2001)
As some avid readers of my blog know 1990s slasher horror films are my forte, but they are a bit formulaic, especially when iconic moments from one film, informed the others. In the year 2000, after the explosive popularity of these genre films, noted comedians … Continue reading Scary Movie (2000)
I’ve got to be honest, back when Emojis started, I’d assumed that they would be a fad. Destined to be forgotten like Troll dolls and Mood rings. Yet like cockroaches after Armageddon, they persisted, long enough to be more recognisable than a Tire Warning Light. … Continue reading The Emoji Movie (2017)
The trouble with freedom is that your life’s trajectory is kind of down to you. What path you choose how hard you work to get there. If your plans don’t work out, it can leave you waiting. In 2005, Rob McKittrick took his experiences to … Continue reading Waiting… (2005)
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 Real Mr. Positive 