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Ron Howard: The Circle Is Now Complete

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

In honor of Ron Howard becoming the director of the upcoming Han Solo standalone film, I present my own take on this surprising turn of events. You see, Howard starred in the pre-Star Wars George Lucas film American Graffiti in 1973. Even back … Continue reading →

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10 More Movie Poster Mashups

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

Three years ago I put together a humorous collection of movie poster mashups, demonstrating that one title could perfectly describe two films with almost nothing in common. It’s high time I shared another 10 of these mashups for your entertainment. … Continue reading →

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12 Things I Love About Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is even better than the first Guardians of the Galaxy. That’s an astounding thing to say because the first one was such an enjoyable movie, but it’s true. Everything the first one did right, … Continue reading →

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MovieBob’s Mistake

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

I like MovieBob’s Really That Good series of movie reviews. He drills deep into instant-classic films, such as Ghostbusters, Die Hard, The Avengers, and the first two Spider-Man films, to discover why they connected with audiences upon their original release … Continue reading →

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John Candy vs. Dom DeLuise

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

I grew up with John Candy and Dom DeLuise movies. Their silly performances appealed to me as a kid on a very rudimentary level. They’re big, fat comedians who managed to get a laugh through their awkward yet charming comedic … Continue reading →

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Clever Titles for Inevitable Sequels

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

I’ve been in a funny kind of mood lately. And you’re going to enjoy the fruits of it. I’ve been thinking about sequels and how we all know they’re coming, so why not have fun with their titles and see … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Montgomery Brewster’s Great-Uncle

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

I’ve talked about Brewster’s Millions (1985) before, but I still don’t think this movie gets enough credit for being such a brilliant comedy. The setup is simple: a penniless schlub has to spend $30 million in 30 days and have … Continue reading →

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