Blindly washing your giant laundry in traffic

    Ulysses and the Giant Polyphemus (1905) Although it doesn’t really take off until the giant appears in the second half, Georges Méliès’s, interpretation of the story of Ulysses and Polyphemus shows flashes of his astounding creativity.     Creed (2015) I’ve seen all the Rocky films, I love Michael B. Jordan, and Sylvester Stallone was nominated for a Golden Globe… Continue reading Blindly washing your giant laundry in traffic

The Quest – Episode 55

It’s the first week of February, so if you’ve been reading this blog even semi-regularly, you know that means it’s time to discuss my favorite film of all time.

Men are pigs: A look back at 2017

In 2017, Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States; The Nintendo Switch was released; Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria struck the US; Stephen Paddock killed 58 people at a Las Vegas music festival; The Walt Disney Company announced plans to purchase 21st Century Fox; The exposure of Harvey Weinstein as… Continue reading Men are pigs: A look back at 2017

It’s Logan!

  It (2017) I watched the 1990 miniseries as a preteen and read the massive novel shortly after. I have a fond attachment for the performances of Annette O’Toole, John Ritter, Harry Anderson, Richard Thomas, and especially  Tim Curry as Pennywise. But, sadly, I watched it again a few years back and it doesn’t hold up. It’s… Continue reading It’s Logan!

The Quest – Episode 54

In this episode, Ben and I react to the fallout of the #Metoo movement and the seemingly endless wave of allegations of sexual impropriety rocking Hollywood.  

The Quest – Episode 51

In this episode, Ben and I digest the news which broke late last week that the Disney company might buy Fox. Of course, like millions of other nerds, we immediately wondered about the possibilities of super hero crossovers.