Dedicated to movie nerdom, nostalgia, and escape. In the late 90s, I worked at Blockbuster Video where they let me take home two free movies a day. I caught up on the classics and reviewed theatrical releases for Denver 'burbs newspapers and magazines. Today, while raising two young, beautiful daughters with my amazing wife, I look forward to anything rated R and not Bluey. Comments and dialogue encouraged!
The laughs are scant, and it takes a spell to get going, but the ending is spectacular enough to defy cash-grab identity. But who are we kidding? It’s a cash-grab, and there will probably be another one or five. The screen/tech awareness is slathered on thick, but the message did appeal to my kiddos who... Continue Reading →
In preparation for Part 5 on Father’s Day with my 3 and 5-year-old daughters, I’m introducing them to the first four. Here are my rewatch notes/observations: Toy Story (1995) ***1/2 The Steve Jobs-produced, CGI/Pixar novelty has obviously worn off since the premiere 31 years ago. However, there are textures, lighting depths, and vibrant palettes that... Continue Reading →
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