It's a question that I have been asking myself since I caught wind that The Force Awakens was set to come out on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1. And no, it's not an April Fool's Day joke! In the past, when it's a movies series that I love, like the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Dark Knight Trilogy or the original Star Wars trilogy, I not only bought them … [Read more...]
Star Wars The Force Awakens May Be The Greatest Remix Ever
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...]