Cars 2 is the newest release from Pixar Animation Studios, and the sequel to their 2006 hit, Cars (it’s also the first sequel to a Pixar film other than Toy Story). But does Cars 2 have what it takes to race to the finish line? Or does it have a few flat tires? Read more
"He's THE big, fat panda!"
Kung Fu Panda 2 is the sequel to Dreamworks’ much-beloved Kung Fu Panda (2008). The original is one of the most popular of all of Dreamworks’ animated films, so this sequel had a lot to live up to. Does Kung Fu Panda 2 crumble under pressure? Or is it pure awesomeness?
2010 proved to be another memorable year in movies for me. It seems the whole 2007-2010 timeframe served up a good number of films that rank amongst my personal favorites for that matter. But 2010 on its own was a standout year. There were a lot of good movies released in 2010, but only a few could rise above and beyond the competition to call themselves “the best movies of 2010.” The following are the films that most stood out for me.
And expect this list to be a bit more… colorful than you might be used to. Read more
It’s that time of year again, award season! It seems everyone and everything has some kind of awards for one thing or another, and it only makes sense (I guess) that I do so as well! Sure, I might be a little late at this (most people hop to this as soon as January starts), but a lot of thought (and procrastination) went into this. Keep in mind that this particular blog contains awards such as “Best Visuals” and “Best Music,” but I will be doing a the “best Movie” award as a separate top 10 post, and my video game awards will closely follow.
Be warned, some spoilers may (or may not) follow.
So without further ado, here are my Yammy awards for the movies of 2010! Read more
"Turning Shakespear on his head....HA!"
Gnomeo and Juliet is an animated film executive produced (and music performed by) Elton John (under Rocket Studios) and distributed by Disney under the Touchstone label, and is also directed by Kelly Asbury (of Shrek 2 fame). The movie, as its title suggests, is a retelling of Romeo and Juliet….but with garden gnomes. But does Gnomeo and Juliet prove to be a memorable animated experience? Or does it solely exist for its punny name? Read more
"Remember, we parked in the bright, white abyss."
The Green Hornet is a super hero/action comedy film based on the license of the same name. The movie star Seth Rogen (who also did a good chunk of backstage work on the film). But does The Green Hornet proves to be a humorous, action-filled romp? Or does it just sting? Read more
"I whip my hair back and forth!"
Tangled is the 50th animated motion picture by Walt Disney Studios, and with such a distinction it has a lot to live up to. But does Tangled live up to the Disney Legacy? Or is it just too tangled for its own good (sorry)? Read more
"He's blue da ba dee da ba die!"
Megamind is the newest film from Dreamworks animation studios (and the third this year following How to Train Your Dragon and Shrek Forever After). I have sometimes been critical of Dreamworks’ animation output, but they have also proven they can pull out some quality animated features. So is Megamind one of Dreamworks’ more forgettable animated offerings? Or does it prove to be something super? Read more
"Blue."
RED is an action comedy with heavy star power, which includes Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren, among others. But does the star power make RED more than just your basic action film? Read more
Super Scott Pilgrim RPG: Legend of the Seven Evil Exes.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a film based on the cult-hit Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series. The graphic novels are abundant in video game cameos and esoteric references. The movie stays true to the comics and pulls out many of the same tricks, but do these references and cameos transition well to the big screen? Read more