In Star Trek Into Darkness, Captain James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock are pitted against foes that could destroy the very existence of the Federation and Starfleet from the inside out. This fast moving movie takes viewers on a warp speed adventure throughout the galaxy. It’s fun, it’s enjoyable, it’s …
Iron Man 3 armored up into theaters yesterday and it is already considered a hit, with 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and favorable reviews from some of the harshest critics. Well, I had the opportunity to attend a screening of the film on Tuesday, alongside other critics of Chicago. So how …
Last night, I was joined by Johnny 5 and my buddy Tyler (he does sound forGeeks Corner) to go and see Jurassic Park. Before I get into what I thought about it, take a minute to watch what I was thinking BEFORE I went and saw this movie. 20 Years …
Recently, Marvel has released Marvel Unlimited for iOS which means that, for a fee, the Marvel Comics library is at the disposal of users on most Apple platforms (and Windows PC’s too). More on this later, but I say this first because it has given me a chance to read …
”The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” has been released on Blu-Ray and DVD this past week giving fans yet another item to add to the collection. Nine years after the release of “The Return of the King,” the latest installment to the franchise comes in the form of a prequel. This …
I’ll admit it’s a little backwards to start talking about Batman Beyond starting with the most recent incarnation of this franchise. This digital comic is not the first appearance of the futuristic dark knight. Rather, this series is based on a popular cartoon show. I’m sure there will be more …
On Christmas I was among the throngs of people going to the theater to see Les Misérables. I will admit, reading the reviews concerned me. There have been some very mixed results in bringing some very popular broadway musicals onto the silver screen. It has become a bit of a gamble …
Last night at midnight I was one of those crazy people that found themselves sitting in theaters in the middle of the night waiting to watch a movie about a guy with curly hair and big feet. Yes, that’s right… I went to opening night of The Hobbit: An Unexpected …
Epic Mickey has been a fun concept for Disney fans and gamers. When I first heard about it, I couldn’t wait for its premier. Though there was some problems with controls, the original had a strong and compelling story, interesting graphics, and some great homages to Disney cartoons and parks. …
There’s been stories of that age old question of if you could go back in time and tell your past self what lies ahead, would you do it and what would happen as a result? In All New X-Men, a new comic series by Marvel, the question is, if you …
The good folks producing Les Misérables have released another video to help promote the upcoming release of this powerful musical. Before I get into my thoughts on it, take a gander yourself: What did you think? This video continues to validate that to me that there is something great being created …
“Home is now behind you… the world is ahead” – Gandalf The second trailer for The Hobbit has been released and it shows a LOT more of what is in store for the fans of Peter Jackson’s telling of the stories that happened in Middle Earth. Here is the trailer: …
It’s mid-September, and that means that summer has come and gone. That also means that the summer movie lineup is coming to a close as well. This summer had its fair share of major comic book motion picture releases. The Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man and The Dark Knight Rises are …
As I started to write this, I realized that I can’t make any review comments without acknowledging the tragic event in Aurora, CO. At the end of the midnight premier, a group of us received the news that a young man had fired upon a theater killing and injuring. It …
As a mom, Disney/Pixar fan, and a huge advocate for family road trips Cars Land has been eagerly anticipated in my house. I was very fortunate to win the sweepstakes for an Annual Passholder Preview of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street. We put on our best 50’s clothing and …