My favorite moment from “Mary Poppins Returns” actually wasn’t a moment in the film itself. I went to see the movie with my mom on Christmas Eve, and there was a little kid sitting several seats down from us. After one particular song and dance number (involving a magical bubble
It’s fair to say that DC Comics has sailed through some choppy waters as it seeks to build its own cinematic universe. (As a quick aside, I feel like I need to apologize for all the water-related puns that I’m going to be dropping in this review. Since I’m writing
Flashback podcast time! Remember 2016? Remember when Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released? What about the hiatus that the Rusted Robot took while it was searching for a new co-host? Turbulent times my friends. This week, after a quick introduction to set the stage, we replay the original ‘Josh
Time always seems to go by quickly, but it goes by even MORE quickly during the holiday season. It always feels like there are lots of movies in theaters between Thanksgiving and Christmas that I want to see, but I never quite make it to all of them. However, even
All Jeffrey Lebowski really wants is to get his rug back. The easygoing slacker (better known as “the Dude”) is just minding his own business one night, when two crooks show up at his Los Angeles home and demand the money his wife owes their boss. The catch: the Dude
I don’t blame J.K. Rowling for wanting to return to the fictional universe she created. The Harry Potter series has sold millions of copies, launched a theme park, inspired a blockbuster film series, and become a beloved literary classic. It’s a rich world full of numerous storytelling possibilities, and the
ESO Network Patreon Exclusive! Box Office Buzz blogger Ashley Pauls continues her mission to tackle films on her “Movie Bucket List.” This week, Earth Station One co-host Mike Gordon and Ashley discuss the 1966 Spaghetti Western epic directed by Sergio Leone. https://www.patreon.com/esonetwork
The Rusted Robot Podcast is coming at you with a lively discussion on the difference between Anime and cartoons! Captain Picard is the hero we need right now according to author and Trek writer Michael Chabon. “Calypso” the latest Short Trek from Discovery is reviewed. Netflix is adding Anime to
Social Media has changed the universe of human interaction. This time, the hosts of The Soul Forge Podcast take on the exciting idea of social media and how it has shaped, and changed society. Sometimes these changes are for the better, but sometimes they are not. Some effects may not
For whatever reason, I’ve never really enjoyed westerns as a film genre. I’m not quite sure why. Especially since some of my favorite films and TV shows have been influenced by westerns, some more overtly — like “Firefly” — and some more subtly — like the Star Wars original trilogy.
Danny Trejo, flesh masks and the gross wetness! Tune into this week’s Rusted Robot Podcast for all the latest in Netflix and superhero news. Luke Cage cancelled by Netflix, They Live sequel or reboot tease, The Thing (1982) and Night Terrors Film Fest, Superman series coming to CW DCTV? Danny
Few film scores are as immediately recognizable — and as immediately terrifying — as John Williams’ theme for “Jaws.” Instantly iconic, the slowly building duh-dum, duh-dum, duh-dum increases in speed and intensity; even before you spot the infamous shark, you know it’s on its way. Although I’m a big fan
