Tag Archives: science fiction

Movie Matchups: The Iron Giant vs. Bumblebee

Posted on January 15, 2019 by

I may have discovered why Bumblebee is the first Transformers movie to not only get a fresh Rotten Tomatoes rating, but be overwhelmingly popular with critics. It does everything that was proven to be wildly successful in 1999’s The Iron … Continue reading →

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Is The Black Hole a Good Movie?

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

1979’s The Black Hole does just about everything right. It’s chock-full of great actors giving compelling performances. It has plenty of memorable scenes and imagery. John Barry’s score is hauntingly beautiful throughout. It offers several iconic robot designs. And it … Continue reading →

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Star Trek’s Whales and Wails

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

Star Trek’s literary references and intense drama combine to form a little thing I like to call Star Trek’s Whales and Wails. Continue reading →

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Terminator 2 and The Spy Who Shagged Me Are Pretty Much the Same Movie

Posted on September 18, 2018 by

I’m feeling much better this week, and I am stoked to share this movie comparison, which was also inspired by a conversation with another of my brothers. I had just finished watching Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me for … Continue reading →

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For Every Director in the Alien Series, Their Best Work Was Yet to Come

Posted on August 21, 2018 by

The Alien series should be revered as the proving ground for future greatness, not necessarily as perfection in and of itself. Continue reading →

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London Screenwriters’ Festival Spotlights the RoboCop Chiasmus

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

Two years ago, Netflix made a video based on my Back to the Future Trilogy chiasmus article and called it the Lockard Theory. I was honored, of course, that they took note of my analysis. I loved helping others to … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Avengers: Infinity War vs. Star Wars: A New Hope

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

I’ve heard Avengers: Infinity War described as the Empire Strikes Back of the Marvel Cinematic Universe because of its dark tone and somber ending. But I would argue that people who say that are a little off the mark. Avengers: … Continue reading →

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