Tag: movies

  • Listmas 2013: If I Could Invite 10 Characters to a Dinner Party…

    It’s almost time for Christmas Eve dinner, and it reminds me of a question I had to answer for Population GO, a site I used to write for and which I definitely recommend you all check out. The question was something like which fictional character I would want to have over for dinner, and I…

  • “Elysium” Review: An Amazing Sci-Fi Story… Just Poorly Told

    Lately I’ve been way behind on my movie-going, but I had to see Elysium as soon as it came out. It’s directed by Neill Blomkamp, the man behind District 9. I didn’t expect Elysium to be as good as District 9, but I was looking forward to seeing Blomkamp do his thing: tell a damn good science fiction story. Elysium is very flawed,…

  • How Iron Man Finally Won Me Over

    I know this is a controversial thing to say, because Tony Stark is a popular guy… but I’ve never really liked Iron Man. I’ve always thought of him as an attention-seeking, slightly self-centered, totally wise-ass jerk. Compared to humble superheroes like Spider-Man and Batman who hide their savior status, living normal lives by day and…