Several years ago, P-Diddy released, "We Invented the Remix," an album which highlighted his label's knack for sampling older songs, updating them with modern hip-hop beats and vocals, and making new hits. In many ways, J.J. Abrams has done a similar thing in the science fiction genre. It first started with his excellent Star Trek "updates", including Star Trek and Star Trek … [Read more...]
On the Latest Star Wars The Force Awakens Trailer, Part Deux
We are about two months away before Star Wars: The Force Awakens drops. I already expressed how I felt about the first trailer. But the new international Star Wars the Force Awakens trailer, although not very long, adds just enough spice to keep the pot hot. A little bit of this, and a little bit of that, do just enough to keep Star Wars fan boys and girls satisfied while … [Read more...]
On The Latest Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer
As I sat here watching the mistake-filled Monday Night Football contest between the New York "Football" Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, I "geekerly (yes, I made up another word)" awaited the halftime world premier of the latest Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. And I was NOT disappointed! Due to various plot leaks online, I have a decent sense of what I think the … [Read more...]
What Are You Most Looking Forward To In Avengers: Age of Ultron?
Happy April Fool's Day to all! But damn the jokes--we are exactly a month away from Avengers: Age of Ultron which debuts in theaters on May 1. And yes, I already bought my ticket! I also just came across the news that the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer will drop on the same day of Avengers: Age of Ultron. In fact, in a brilliant cross-promotional idea by Disney, … [Read more...]