Tag Archives: science fiction

Independence Day Paradoxically Appeals to Disparate Worldviews

Posted on June 30, 2020 by

With the Fourth of July just a few days away, I’d like to share an uplifting observation about the 1996 film Independence Day. Today’s riots and feelings of animosity between people who disagree on political issues make me want to … Continue reading →

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6 Actors with Appropriate Names for the Alien Series

Posted on June 9, 2020 by

I’m always finding unusual ways of looking at movies that often (and arguably probably should) go unnoticed. But I just can’t help myself, and you get to be the lucky recipients of my musings. This time, I noticed that at … Continue reading →

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It’s All Right When Everything Goes Wrong

Posted on April 7, 2020 by

When times get tough, I try to look on the bright side and count my blessings. I don’t feel so bad about the social distancing and isolation right now in part because the last year has been so hard for … Continue reading →

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10 Details That Elevate WarGames Above Most Thrillers

Posted on March 10, 2020 by

I’ve spoken at length about the beautiful story structure of WarGames, and now I’m going to share 10 little touches that make me absolutely love this movie. There are a lot of thrillers out there, but there’s something special about … Continue reading →

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The Strict Morality of James Cameron’s Action Sequences

Posted on February 18, 2020 by

It’s the little things that distinguish James Cameron from other visually impressive action directors like Michael Bay and Zack Snyder. Case in point, Cameron has a strict moral code when it comes to his action sequences that help the audience … Continue reading →

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How to End a Lightsaber Duel

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

I watched Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and was thoroughly underwhelmed like most people, but not just because of its desperate attempt to pretend there was a plan all along when it’s obvious that these three films didn’t know … Continue reading →

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No One Knows What to Do with James Cameron’s Child Characters

Posted on November 5, 2019 by

Terminator: Dark Fate killed the child character from James Cameron’s previous installment in its opening scene. After all of Sarah Connor’s sacrifices to stay alive, give birth to the future savior of mankind, and protect him at all costs in … Continue reading →

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James Cameron’s Many Imitators

Posted on September 17, 2019 by

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then James Cameron must be one of the most beloved directors in Hollywood. Every one of his films has been aped at least once, sometimes before they even came out. Here are … Continue reading →

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I Was Wrong About Avengers: Endgame

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

I got a little cocky after correctly predicting that Spider-Man would finally leave New York City and that Justice League would follow the same format as every other Superman movie. One year ago, I predicted that Avengers: Endgame would begin … Continue reading →

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Star Trek IV Is Star Trek: The Motion Picture with Jokes

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

A mysterious probe is on a direct course for Earth, and James T. Kirk is the only thing standing in its way. Does this describe Star Trek: The Motion Picture or Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home? Continue reading →

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