Return to Nakatomi Plaza

I got the chance to go see Die Hard in the theater again. I’m so glad I did. It was a reminder of how special movies can be, even after you’ve spent decades with them.

Darth Vader: Vampire Logic

I never expected an old Hammer Studios movie to be philosophically useful.

Yet One More Controversial Movie Opinion

It’s OK to have silly fun. Lighten the **** up!

Thanos Was An Idiot

I won’t win friends with this one.

Free Advice to Disney About Galaxy’s Edge & The Mandalorian

Disney Parks launched Galaxy’s Edge in the summer of 2019 to much fanfare. According to all reports, Bob “Iceheart” Iger pushed for it to be tied as closely as possible to the sequel trilogy as a way to capitalize on what was assumed would be the enduring success of the movies about Rey Palpatine Skywalker. […]

It’s Not a #StarWars Continuity Error

This is why I should be class president. I can reason these things out very well.

Carbon Freeze Express Elevator

I was reminded of a question that I’ve always had. There’s no satisfactory answer to it. I don’t think it’s possible for there to be.

Did Yoda Lie About His Age?

Inspired by the hit series The Mandalorian, I’ve begun to wonder whether Yoda lied about his age.

Yet Another Incredibly Controversial Movie Opinion

OK. Time to share another controversial movie opinion. I’m going to get scorn for this one, I know.

Suddenly, Everyone Cares About Movie Theaters

A fascinating byproduct of the lockdown fever that has gripped the world is that people suddenly seem to care about movie theaters.

I Think I Have Evidence Francis Ford Coppola Reads My Blog

Blame me or praise me. It was my idea…apparently.

It Took Me Three Decades, But I Finally Watched “No Holds Barred”

Every so often I get around to a movie that’s been on my “to watch” list for so long, I feel obligated to watch it.