I grew up in the eighties. Like every other healthy kid who grew up in the eighties, I like Star Wars and Back to the Future. Last month there were two moments that made my inner kid happy. I share below.
Childhood dream moments
Category Archives: Film Critic
Spoiler-free Star Wars thoughts
Jorge Valdano wisely said: “El fútbol es lo más importante entre las cosas menos importantes” (“Soccer is the most important thing among the least important things”).
He is right. This is my addendum: “Star Wars is the second most important thing amongst the least important things”.
As in soccer, you can get into fist fights about Star Wars. But unlike soccer, Star Wars-related fist fights are quick and unfair because you’re fighting trekkies.
I liked the movie, and it wasn’t a redo of an old one. Go see it.
Velma is Living
Velma is Living – A Neo-Noir Narrative Musical Adventure by director Dan Jimenez has come out (Facebook page). Great movie.
Also, it’s my movie acting debut, playing the part of Christopher Wayne Thomas: a rugged bar goer who mostly sits and cheers for the almost 10 seconds of on-screen time and has no talking lines. You may have briefly read about him here. Yes, I look amazing with that mustache. I used Stanislavsky’s system of acting and I think it shows. If only I were a member of the Academy, I might have a chance of an award. Most (all) of my scenes (the one) were shot last November.
In any case, I have no idea how you may watch it yet, so you will have to sit tight. I will update this post when I get more info.
Congratulations to the director and all the crew, and thank you for the opportunity.
Batman v Superman spoilerfull review
The critics have universally panned the new “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” movie. I saw it last night.
Is it as terrible as the critics would lead you to believe?
No.
Is it good?
No. It’s ok.
Do you want to read my random ramblings full of spoilers?
Read more.
Darth Ilan fan mail
We at The MKX® receive hundreds… well maybe tens of fan emails every day. This recent one caught our eye, send by Jaco:
Thank you! Keep them coming!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens spoiler-free review
J.J. will push every single nostalgia button in your body. You must go see it.
Man of Steel Trailer
The trailer for Man of Steel is now up. As most of you know, a new Superman movie is A Big Deal so I had to post it here.
Hard to say if it’s going to be good. There is barely a glimpse of the villain General Zod (played by Michael Shannon) and he looks nothing like Superman 2’s Zod. Henry Cavill really, really looks the part. And Superman actually throws punches in this movie, not like in that all-but-forgotten Superman Returns POS.
Director Zack Snyder is really hit or miss. He’s got very good movies, but he also has terrible movies. But John Williams’ theme song appears to be missing.
What do you think?
Hunger Games – quick review
I haven’t seen the movie, but I read the book. A spoiler-free summary of the book follows, so you know what to expect:
Austin Jewish Film Festival
Two movies I saw at the recent Austin Jewish Film Festival, both of them I recommend.
First, “Cohen On The Bridge”. Director Andrew Weinrib had unprecedented access to surviving hostages and commandos from Operation Entebbe. He assembled a fast paced 20 minute animated short with interviews in the background about the operation. The visuals are stunning and the story riveting. You can’t even blink. It was followed by a Q&A with the director that was equally interesting.
You can see the trailer here, but you may need Facebook access. This movie you must see. And a full length film is in the works.
Second, I saw “This is Sodom”, a movie by the guys from Eretz Nehederet. This dumb comedy was a surprise record breaker in Israel and is actually really funny. Trailer below:
Movie Triangles
Pretty darn cool little movie trivia puzzle game. I solved my first one in two attempts.