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2013 Movie Reviews

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is a witty, sharp take on Shakespeare

How awesome is Joss Whedon? While he was making “The Avengers”, he was also making this little movie — at the same time — a modern take on William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”.

MuchAdodrinkUsing one location, his own home, Whedon directs a small but sensational cast. The literal adaption of the play leads to a lot of awkward but hilarious moments, as these yuppies gather for a wedding and do nothing but spew lyrical about the meaning of love.

It comes across as a student film most of the time both in the look and in the acting. But it’s part of the charm. The dialogue and banter is sharp and stingingly true to this day.

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2012 Movie Reviews

‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ might be the best comic book movie of all time

I know there is a huge debate about whether or not “The Avengers” has unseated “The Dark Knight” as the greatest super hero movie of all time but I do feel it is the best ‘comic book movie’ that has ever hit theatres. Trust me, there is a difference in there somewhere. Director Joss Whedon did what no one thought he could do and that is take a collection of heroes who have all had their own big screen adventures and put them into one big bad movie. He not only pull it off, but he has set the bar for future comic book and super hero movies to come. Continue reading ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ might be the best comic book movie of all time →