I sincerely apologize for the delay in this blog feature. In honor of the release of "Wolverine," today I will take a look back at the the previous "X-Men" films. "X-Men"- The first major Marvel comic...

This decade seems to be the Age of Superheroes. Comic book movies are the craze right now and to celebrate, I thought I'd attempt to review every comic book movie ever made. Yes, every single one. Even...

People try too hard to attach a sense of purpose to film criticism. Coming from an aspiring film critic, this statement seems blasphemous, I know. Stick with me, though, I'll explain. For years, people...

Sorry I have been inconsistent in updating this feature. For those of you who have forgotten, "Flicks for Kicks" is my weekly rant about recent movies I've seen. It gives me a chance to review new releases...

These past few years have been the Age of the Supehero. "Watchmen," "The Dark Knight," "Spider-Man 2"--the list of rich, genre-defying comic book adaptations goes on. Why have these movies been so successful...

I was not looking forward to this year's Oscars ceremony. The winners seemed awfully  predictable and after watching the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, etc., I dreaded...

"Flicks for Kicks" is a category I will update at the beginning of every week from now on. What is this category, you ask? Well, this category gives me a chance to chat about the movies I saw over the...

Before I begin, I'd like to let everyone know that I am not attempting to write formally with these blog entries. So, that's why this blog comes across as a random rant most of the time. Just a heads up....

By Sam Watermeier [email protected] “I finish things. That’s what I do,” Walt Kowalski, the belligerent codger at the center of “Gran Torino,” says threateningly. Clint Eastwood, the...

By Sam Watermeier Although my colleague, Mitch Ringenberg and I compiled a list of the five best films of the year earlier this month, I'd like to present my own full Top 10 list as it represents...

Everyone needs to chill out over "The Dark Knight." Yes, it is a great movie and yes, it transcends the comic book genre. Unfortunately, though, people have talked it to death. I find myself tired of...

With a new president and changing government, we present the top five political films, as well as a soon-to-be classic “W.” may well be the best film of the year. However, it is only one of many...