The success of Captain Marvel, indicates that films based on comic books will be with us for awhile. Although many are enjoyable, some aren’t, like Justice League and BatmanVs. Superman. Hollywood should be coming up with new ideas, but they have always adapted films from other sources. For the most part, they’ve adapted the material […]
By: Joe Wolf Raiders of the Lost Ark is a film that is edge of the seat action. It is a film that defines action and adventure. There are clear lines drawn between good and evil. There is quality acting and colorful characters. What makes this film work, is the director, Steven Spielberg. The plot
Gone With the Wind is considered to be one of the best films ever made. It is for many reasons. The story, the acting , the directing and the determination of the producer to get this film, from page to the silver screen. This film is about a southern belle, Scarlett O’Hara, who has everything
Star Wars is a film that changed the industry. Hollywood for many years, focused on serious dramas, like The Godfather films, The Graduate, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Days of Wine and Roses. Star Wars gives us clear lines with identifiable heroes, and clear cut villains. It is great to watch, with
Joe Wolf I have loved movies since I was a child. It started with the classic horror films, Frankenstein, Dracula, The Mummy and The Wolfman. Boris Karloff, Lugosi and Lon Chaney portraying these creatures, gave me insight into believable acting. They managed to immortalize these villains for us. I later got an appreciation for all
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