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C’mon Hollywood: Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

Posted 14 years ago

In 1988, Tim Burton’s BEETLEJUICE was released, signaling a “darker” style (his previous studio film was PEE WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE) that would become his signature for many years to come. Michael Keaton, who played the titular “ghost with the most”...

C’mon Hollywood: Don’t be in a hurry to reboot Batman!

Posted 14 years ago

In just a few months we’ll be treated to Christopher Nolan’s conclusion to his Batman trilogy, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. Most are dying to see his Dark Knight grace the screen for the final time, making it a bittersweet finale,...

C’mon Hollywood: Have faith in Prometheus!

Posted 14 years ago

Listen FOX… I could not have been more pumped for PROMETHEUS, it was one of my most anticipated films of the year, right up there with THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, THE MASTER and DJANGO UNCHAINED. I could not buy a...

C’mon Hollywood: Why can’t you get The Punisher right?

Posted 14 years ago

Created in 1974 as a psychopathic anti-hero in the pages of Spider-Man, The Punisher, aka Frank Castle, grew to become the most popular gun-toting vigilante in all of comicdom. The popularity of The Punisher caught like wildfire in the 80’s...

C’mon Hollywood: Don’t let the 24 movie slip away!

Posted 14 years ago

With eight seasons of hard-hitting action, drama, suspense, and political intrigue, 24 stands as one of the most successful drama series on television. It was an instant hit, winning numerous Emmy and Golden Globe awards, including best dramatic series and...

C’mon Hollywood: Greenlight Bill and Ted 3!

Posted 14 years ago

With the recent announcement that the script for a third Bill and Ted adventure had been completed, the fan reaction was almost unanimous; Excellent! The script will now make its way through the studio system with numbers crunched, marketability questioned,...

C’mon Hollywood: What happened with John Carter?

Posted 15 years ago

This past weekend everyone seemed to be waiting with baited breath to see just how badly JOHN CARTER would do in theaters. Many (mostly fan boys) were excited to see the film, but overwhelming amounts were hungry to see Disney...

C’mon Hollywood: More Rango, Less Chipmunks!

Posted 15 years ago

THE LORAX, a kid’s movie based on the book by Dr. Seuss, dominated the box office this past weekend, pulling in just over $70 million bucks. Now, what does that tell you? Do you think there’ll be more Dr. Seuss...

C’mon Hollywood: Do Die Hard 5 right or not at all!

Posted 15 years ago

With the success of 1988’s DIE HARD, sequels were inevitable.  DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER was a lot of fun and in line with the original for the most part.  It took five years for another DIE HARD film to...

C’mon Hollywood: Separate Oscar category for best comedy?

Posted 15 years ago

Chris A few months ago, Judd Apatow, who’s produced and/or directed some of the best comedies in recent years, including this year’s sleeper hit BRIDESMAIDS, suggested that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, overhaul their categories for best...

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