The Specials: A Forgotten Gem

(Originally posted on September 4, 2018) You’ve probably never heard of The Specials (2000).  I’m betting a lot of people have heard of Mystery Men–the movie about loser superheroes.  The Specials is in a similar vein, only with an indie movie budget and feel.  (Technically, both films lost money, however The Specials cost 1 million […]

The Incredibles: A Second Look

(Originally posted on May 8, 2018) I adore the movie The Incredibles.  It just pushes all the right buttons and throws all the right levers.  With two exceptions. With the imminent arrival of The Incredibles 2, I thought I should revisit the first one and examine its two flaws.  Mind you, I still love the […]

Unpopular Opinion: I Like Ang Lee’s Hulk

(Originally posted on January 24, 2018) Director Ang Lee‘s Hulk (2003) movie is generally looked at by Marvel fans as a failure.  Scorn and disdain towards it seems to be the norm.  This was long before the whole “shared universe” materialized and the MCU has developed a case of amnesia about this film. There are […]