Aliens (1986)
Aliens (1986) – Sequels suck, or so they say. I personally believe that blanket statements are always wrong. ALWAYS. (See what I did there?) Obviously, everyone can come up with exceptions to the “sequels suck” rule. The Godfather Part II won the Academy Award for Best Picture and is considered by many (yours truly included) … Continue reading
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Spider-Man 2 (2004) – There is no more ridiculous blanket statement that permeates the world of film snobbery than “sequels suck.” If you say that, you don’t know what the fuck you are talking about. Yeah, many series have a case of diminishing returns as they go on and on, but there are sequels that … Continue reading
Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1980 (2009)
Red Riding: In the Year of Our Lord 1980 (2009) — After having a so-so reaction to 1974 that fell slightly on the favorable side, 1980 knocked my socks off by comparison. I know it’s said that the second parts of trilogies are always the best but I can’t remember the last time I liked … Continue reading
Persistence of Vision 