July 2022

Batman

Batman Forever (1995): The third entry transforms the franchise into a campy live-action cartoon

New director Joel Schumacher brings a heavy dose of camp and neon color to the Dark Knight in "Batman Forever."

July 30, 2022

Music Video Jukebox

Friday Music Video: Walk This Way (1986)

Run DMC and Aerosmith collaborated on "Walk This Way," a music video that metaphorically shows the collision of two music genres.

July 29, 2022

Random Thoughts

Comic-Con San Diego 2022

After a two-year absence, Comic-Con San Diego made a dramatic return. Chad attended the subdued convention and gives his random thoughts.

July 26, 2022
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Trailer Reviews

Trailer Review: Black Panther-Wakanda Forever (2022)

Marvel unveiled the first teaser for the highly anticipated sequel "Black Panther - Wakanda Forever" at San Diego Comic-Con.

July 25, 2022
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Stage to Screen

Stage to Screen: Rent (2005)

Jonathan Larson's alt-rock opera "Rent" received a deeply flawed film version in 2005. Chad revisits both the stage and movie incarnation of this emotional piece of theatre.

July 20, 2022

Music Video Jukebox

Take on Me (1985): A-Ha’s visually striking music video still dazzles with its mix of live-action and animation

In 1985 the Norwegian band A-Ha released "Take on Me," one of the most acclaimed and innovative music videos of all time.

July 15, 2022
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Trailer Reviews

Trailer Review: The Lord of the Rings – The Rings of Power

Amazon prime released the teaser trailer for its ambitious and expensive tv prequel to the Lord of the Rings saga "The Rings of Power."

July 14, 2022
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Remakes & Reboots

Remakes & Reboots: Top Gun (1986) vs. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

"Top Gun: Maverick" has been the year's biggest movie. Chad compares the new film with the original 1986 "Top Gun" to find out which is the best of the best.