Movie Review: A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 12/25/2023
A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE | ©2023 September Films/Giant Pictures

Rating: Not Rated Stars: Bruce Vilanch, Kevin Smith, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Mick Garris, Donny Osmond, Patton Oswalt, Seth Green, Steve Binder, Lenny Ripps, Kyle Newman Directors: Jeremy Koon & Steve Kozak Distributor: September Films/Giant Pictures Release Date: December 5, 2023 (digital) The 1978 STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL became an immediate legend for how horrified its viewers were. People who tuned in expecting a follow-up to George Lucas’s 1977 hit movie instead got two hours of something that made fans and civilians alike wonder, “How did this happen?” It’s taken forty-five years, but A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE, subtitled “How the […]Read On »


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Movie Review: STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 12/19/2019
STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER | ©2019 Lucasfilm

Rating: PG-13 Stars: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Joonas Suotamo, Keri Russell, Ian McDiarmid, Kelly Marie Tran, Naomi Ackie Writers: Chris Terrio & J.J. Abrams, story by Derek Connolly & Colin Trevorrow and Chris Terrio & J.J. Abrams, based on characters created by George Lucas Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures Release Date: December 20, 2019 All movies are Rorschach tests to some extent. What we feel about them, what we want from them and what we see in them derives from who we are when we go into the theatre. Even […]Read On »


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Movie Review: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 12/25/2017
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI movie poster | ©2017 Lucasfilm

Rating: PG-13 Stars: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Lupita Nyong’o, Domnhall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern Benicio Del Toro, Joonas Suotamo Writer: Rian Johnson, based on characters created by George Lucas Director: Rian Johnson Distributor: Disney Release Date: December 14, 2017 By now, it is evident that any kind of adaptation of pre-existing material – sequels, books into films, films into TV series, and so on – is going to get a very strong reaction from people who have strong sentiments about the original. This means […]Read On »


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POP SHOW PODCAST – Episode 36: GAME OF THRONES Spinoff and Expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe

By PETER BROWN 01/16/2017
POP SHOW PODCAST | © 2016 AssignmentX

Welcome back to the POP SHOW PODCAST starring Anthony C. Ferrante. Anthony is out this week on one of his many adventures so instead you get myself and co-hosts of the DORKING OUT PODCAST Sonia Mansfield and Christopher Allen Smith. We have a lively discussion this week about a possible GAME OF THRONES spinoff that may be a prequel and news that Peter Dinklage may be getting a slot as a character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This transitions into an interesting discussion about how Marvel will expand its universe into new properties and if they need to. We also […]Read On »


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POP SHOW Podcast – Episode 34: Review of 2016 and What to Look for in 2017

By PETER BROWN 01/02/2017
POP SHOW PODCAST | © 2016 AssignmentX

Hello and welcome back to the POP SHOW starring Anthony C. Ferrante. This week we have a look back on the year that was 2016. And oh what a year. With so many celebrity deaths and crazy shenanigans, it is hard to pinpoint everything but we try. We also take a look at what we are expecting in 2017 and what projects some of the podcasters are working on as well as what movies and television we want to see in the New Year including the new STAR WARS movie, THE EXPANSE Season Two, GAME OF THRONES Season Seven, the […]Read On »


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IN MEMORIAM: Carrie Fisher

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 12/27/2016
Carrie Fisher in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK | HIDDEN FIGURES movie poster | ©1980 Lucasfilm Ltd.

The universe shrank a little today, December 27, with the loss of Carrie Fisher, age 60. The cause of death appears to have been complications following a heart attack. Fisher was a renowned writer of both memoirs and novels, an in-demand script doctor, a hilarious raconteur, and a passionate advocate for the rights of women and those grappling with mental health issues. However, Fisher is eternally beloved by a legion of fans for her performances as Princess Leia, later General Organa, in the STAR WARS movies. Leia Organa is a hero who can hold her own, whether it’s with a […]Read On »


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Movie Review: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS – Review #2

By Special Contributor 12/29/2015
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS poster | © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Rating: PG-13 Stars: Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Carrie Fisher, Andy Serkis, Gwendoline Christie, Peter Mayhew, Domnhall Gleeson Writers: Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt, based on characters created by George Lucas Director: J.J. Abrams Distributor: Disney Release Date: December 18, 2015 — Here there be spoilers — Read at your own risk! There has probably never been a better use of movie magic than STAR WARS. In its potent mixture of human archetypes as old as our deepest past, laser blasters and starships from as far in the future as we can […]Read On »


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POP SHOW PODCAST – Episode 6: STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS review

By PETER BROWN 12/24/2015
THE POP SHOW PODCAST | © 2015 AssignmentX

After another extended hiatus, THE POP SHOW PODCAST starring Anthony C. Ferrante is back and this time it is the obligatory STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS review and even some discussion into the STAR WARS prequels. We are joined by a handful of nerds that love the Star Wars universe to discuss the blockbuster film. Needless to say, there are spoilers. HUGE SPOILERS. So do not listen if you haven’t seen the movie or don’t want to be ruined if you plan to see it later. Listen and Subscribe to the POP SHOW PODCAST on iTunes! POP SHOW PODCAST on other podcast […]Read On »


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Movie Review: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS – Review #1

By ABBIE BERNSTEIN 12/18/2015
STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS logo | © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Rating: PG-13 Stars: Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Carrie Fisher, Andy Serkis, Gwendoline Christie, Peter Mayhew, Domnhall Gleeson Writers: Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt, based on characters created by George Lucas Director: J.J. Abrams Distributor: Disney Release Date: December 18, 2015 If there ever was a movie where just about nobody cared what the reviews were like, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is it. The legions who love George Lucas’ original creation don’t give a flying Fett what anyone has to say – if there’s a chance that the magic spark has […]Read On »


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Exclusive Photos from THE THREE STOOGES World Premiere

By SUE SCHNEIDER 04/28/2012
The Three Stooges - Sean Hayes, Chris Diamontopoulos, Will Sasso at the World Premiere of THE THREE STOOGES: THE MOVIE | ©2012 Sue Schneider

Recently in Hollywood, on a very hot day, 20th Century Fox held the World Premiere of THE THREE STOOGES at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. If you remember the TV show THE THREE STOOGES, Larry, Curly and Moe were always finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking and woo-woo-wooing. The trend continues in this big screen release. THE THREE STOOGES, Sean Hayes (Larry), Will Sasso (Curly) and Moe (Chris Diamontopoulos) in costume, arrived in a Rickshaw to the screams of the fans that lined the street. After they got out of costume, Sean Hayes, Will Sasso and Chris Diamontopoulos came back down the carpet. Joining them […]Read On »


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