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LEGO Movie Bloopers . . . Really
Is the “official blooper real” of the LEGO movie as good as the movie itself? Not necessarily. But it’s nice to revisit the world.
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The Lego Movie Really Is That Good
The Lego Movie tries to have its cake and eat it, too: and it succeeds magnificently. It plays off our need to fit in even as it exploits our need to feel special. It’s action movie, romance, and “coming of … Continue reading
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The Making of Something Visible
I suppose it’s bad blog form to post similar entries back-to-back. Ah well. Just came across a short “making of” video for the U2’s new song, “Invisible.” It’s always nice to look behind the curtain of the creative process. So … Continue reading
Midnight with Dwarves in Barrels
It’s that time of year again: time to get in line for a midnight showing from the land of Tolkien-and-Jackson. It’s been twelve years since that first midnight movie in Dallas. Time flies, as Gollum or Bilbo might guess. And … Continue reading
Revisiting the Day of the Doctor
Deeciding on one “best moment” from The Day of the Doctor is a difficult task. Mix in getting to see the episode in 3-D at the theater, and the choice gets even more difficult. Pre-show slides recounting the Doctor’s 50-year … Continue reading
An Even Newer Trailer for The Desolation of Smaug
I was excited to see a new trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug this past weekend. Which makes me a little surprised to see yet another trailer debut today. Then I remembered that tomorrow is the release of … Continue reading
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A Hint of New U2 Music
I didn’t quite know what to think yesterday when the guy on the radio announced that U2’s long-awaited follow-up to No Line on the Horizon would drop the day after Thanksgiving. How had I missed this news? A quick internet … Continue reading
The World’s End Reconsidered
Most critics agree: the summer of 2013 reminded us of the disposability of blockbuster movies. It seemed like every few days some new $100 million would-be blockbuster premiered, made a lot of money, and then was replaced by the next … Continue reading
Ego and the Power of the Critic
My students recently completed an assignment where they had to bring in a media clip (audio or visual) that reflects some personal belief. One student shared the following clip from Pixar’s Ratatouille. The scene that always stuck out to me … Continue reading
Joss Whedon Quotes the Lord of the Rings
Seriously: the Entertainment Weekly interview with Joss Whedon is page after page of quality stuff. For instance: when asked what character would be his alter ego, Whedon said it would be Topher from Dollhouse. Why? Because “he’s a nerd who … Continue reading
Space Enough, and Time 