Tag Archives: Fx

In Brightest Day… (a criticism of criticism)

By A. Lee Martinez | Published: June 20, 2011

I really, really, really liked Green Lantern. I liked it so much, in fact, that I’m actively annoyed that other people are so down on it. I don’t care if people disliked it. I don’t mind if people call it bad. But the virulent venom aimed at this particular flick is just not warranted. This [...]

Posted in Blog, Comic Books, Movies, Writing | Also tagged Audience, Clash, Cooperation, Elements, Favorite Movies, Filmmaking, Flick, Giant Monster, Green Lantern, Hostility, Job, King Kong, Nugget, Observation, People, Spaceship, Tita, Venom | 4 Comments

The Definitive Titanic 2 Review

By A. Lee Martinez | Published: April 26, 2011

In addition to being a world-renowned novelologist, game playing dude, and afficianado of giant fightin’ robots, I am also, a B-movie fan. I’ve seen a lot of them, and while most B movies aren’t very good, there’s something about the good ones (and the terrible ones) that can make them worth watching. Anyone can make [...]

Posted in Blog | Also tagged Afficianado, B Movie, B Movies, Bat, Bs, Budget, Cameron, Decent Movie, Filmmakers, Films, Game, Legacy, Mad Props, Morons, Netflix, Quantum Uncertainty, Reflex, Robots, Titanic 2 | 6 Comments

Being Predictable

By A. Lee Martinez | Published: February 8, 2011

This is not meant to be a critical post. It will probably come across that way, but I just wanted to be clear on that. I’m merely thinking aloud (or is that typing aloud?) some thoughts I had while watching Syfy’s new show Being Human. Being Human is not a bad show. It’s well acted. [...]

Posted in Blog, Writing | Also tagged Blown Away, Cleverness, Cop Shows, Dialogue, Doctors, Futurama, Human Being Human, Little Bit, Originality, Predictability, Sanctuary, Television Show, Variation, Youtube | 9 Comments

Megamindful

By A. Lee Martinez | Published: November 7, 2010

Saw Megamind today. It was really good. First and foremost, it was pure fun. But at the heart of it is some solid characters, writing, and beautiful animation. Watching the film, I found myself wondering why anyone bothers making live action fantasy films anymore? Animation is clearly a better medium for this kind of material. [...]