Labeling a film as a genre story can often do a disservice to the film. Some films do not fully fit into a single genre. Others might tip their toes into the genre pool. Expectations rise, and if your film does not fully execute within that genre, it can be seen as a disappointment. However,… Read More "Review: The Human …
Review: ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Sings an Homage to the Tall Tales of the West
The Coen Brothers are among the greatest storytellers in American cinema. Since the 1980s, they seemed to understand how to bring the dark side of the American dream into visual storytelling. Murder, crime, and morbid humor have informed their style for decades. While there have been some films that missed the mark from time-to-time, you would… Read More "Review: ‘The Ballad …
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We Bought a Pod Episode 42: A Toy Pikachu Story
Welcome back to We Bought a Pod! We're checking in with some of the new trailers, films, and entertainment news this week. AJ and Aaron breakdown the Toy Story 4 Teaser, the Detective Pikachu trailer, Bohemian Rhapsody, and the upcoming GKIDS film Murai, a Japanese film in the style of Miyazaki. We recorded before the passing of Stan Lee, so… Read More "We Bought a …
Review: ‘The Crimes of Grinelwald’ Is Far From Fantastic
When Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them released in theaters in 2016, it was a surprise hit for many. It combined large-scale visual effects, a very talented cast, and an adventurous period narrative that allowed the story to take flight. The American setting helped to bring the world to new and interesting places, and we… Read More "Review: ‘The Crimes …
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Trailer Talk: Detective Pikachu Brings Pokemon to Life In a 3D World.
If you hadn't heard, the Toy Story 4 teaser came out today. Kind of a big deal. When I found out I assumed that social media would be abuzz so I hopped onto the Twitter to join my fellow Pixar nerds in jubilation. What I found there was an entire feed of nothing but the… Read More "Trailer Talk: Detective …
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Trailer Talk: ‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Features a Brand New Character
Sometimes, you have to wonder what is going on at Pixar. The animation juggernaut continues to break records at every turn. This year, The Incredibles 2 became the highest grossing animated film ever, earning more than $600 million at the box office. Toy Story 3 and Up are two of the three animated films to ever get a Best Picture… Read More "Trailer Talk: ‘Toy …
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Box Office Report: The Grinch Steals the Weekend (11/10-11/12, 2018)
This week, a big family film dominated the box office. Meanwhile, other films continued to have a stronghold. A franchise may have officially died. Last, a genre film attracted a small audience but a respectable one. Let's dive into the top 5 of the weekend. First, Dr. Seuss' The Grinch walked into the weekend likely… Read More "Box Office Report: …
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