Thor: Love and Thunder

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Thor: Love and Thunder Directed by Taika Waititi Written by Taika Waititi and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson   Marvel has indeed crafted a phenomenal franchise with their superheroes and many would argue their casting choices are perfect.  Perhaps none more perfect than Chris Hemsworth as Thor.  In 2017 Marvel Studios released Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and had this quirky director from New Zealand named Taika Waititi write and direct it.  His sense of odd and quirky humor hit a chord with audiences worldwide.  Instead of dark and brooding and somewhat … Continue reading →

The Northman

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   The Northman Directed by Robert Eggers Written by Sjon and Robert Eggers   Epic historical films are often hit or miss.  With great classics like Ben Hur (1959), Alexander (2004), and the visually stunning 300 (2006); you will still have a huge pile of subpar films like Pearl Harbor (2001).  Often it comes down to how characters are written and portrayed.  People need to identify and connect to the protagonist, and loathe the antagonist.  Writers and directors will often go two general paths; Reinvent the story or stay … Continue reading →

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Directed by Tom Gormican Written by Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten   I have been a Nic Cage fan almost all of my life.  To me one of his best is The Rock (1996) with Sean Connery.  This is followed with several way tie between Face/Off (1997), Matchstick Men (2003), and please make more of these films National Treasure (2004).  He is truly a wildcard when it comes to performances and aside from what most will refer to as his trademark screaming … Continue reading →

The Lost City

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   The Lost City Directed by Adam Nee & Aaron Nee Written by Oren Uziel, Dana Fox, Adam Nee, Aaron Nee, and Seth Gordon   Sandra Bullock has been America’s Sweetheart after Julia Roberts for decades.  She dominated the romantic comedy genre for years and years, but then left the genre for more dramatic films like Gravity (2014) and The Blind Side (2010 won Best Actress Oscar).  Here she returns in a role we are happy to see her again in.  A smart, quirky, and cantankerous woman struggles against … Continue reading →

Jurassic World Dominion

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Jurassic World Dominion Directed by Colin Trevorrow Written by Colin Trevorrow, Emily Carmichael, and Derek Connolly   It was 1993, when the world of dinosaurs were brought to life on the big screen by the great director, Steven Spielberg in Jurassic Park.  Based on a novel by Michael Crichton, this film would smash box office records and launch a franchise consisting of now six films, video games, toys, and a Jurassic Park themed ride at Universal Studios.  Worth billions of dollars this franchise will most definitely not go … Continue reading →

Top Gun: Maverick

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Top Gun: Maverick Directed by Joseph Kosinski Written by Peter Craig, Justin Marks, Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, and Christopher McQuarrie   It was 1986, when world renowned Superstar Tom Cruise donned a pair of Ray Ban Aviators and introduced us to the phrases “Danger Zone!”, “I feel the need; The need for speed!”, and “You can be my wingman anytime”.  With an 80’s pop soundtrack and a cast that included Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins, and Tom Skerritt, this film had tremendously increased the … Continue reading →

Uncharted

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Uncharted Directed by Rubin Fleischer Written by Rafe Lee Judkins, Art Marcum, and Matt Holloway   Video games are big business.  They have epic story lines, compelling characters, and huge fan bases.  Sony has a long run of Uncharted games under its belt to green-light a movie was a no-brainer.  Yet the film would have lots of complications with directors and a pandemic postponing release for over a year.  Tom Holland has had a fantastic year with Spiderman:  No Way Home becoming the 6th highest grossing movie of … Continue reading →

The Batman

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        Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   The Batman Directed by Matt Reeves Written by Matt Reeves and Peter Craig   Batman has been one of the largest media franchises in DC Comics history.  Akin to the hype over the actor to don the tuxedo for James Bond, the list of actors to wear the cape and cowl is quite impressive.  Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney,  Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and now Robert Pattinson.  Best known for the Twilight series, Robert has typically been cast in roles that make use of his stoic … Continue reading →

Spider-Man: No Way Home

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Spider-Man: No Way Home Directed by Jon Watts Written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers   A lot of credit must be given to Spider-Man for reviving the superhero genre of films and in my opinion, paving the way for Marvel to become the behemoth it is today.  I think a lot of the inspiration for this film comes way of the 2018 smash animated hit Spider-Man:  Into the Spiderverse.  Yet the way the writer’s handle bringing back so many film villains and tying them all together is … Continue reading →

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

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          Writing Movie “WRONGS” By Jim West   Ghostbusters:  Afterlife Directed by Jason Reitman Written by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan   Reboots, remakes, reimaginings are often what gets served up most of the year in theaters.  Ghostbusters (1984) introduced the wordl to four eccentric and quirky scientists who save the world.  I have always liked the idea of science being the answer to solve the world’s problems.  Ivan Reitman directed a phenomenal cast of Bill Murray, Dan Aykryod, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson in the first film in the long standing franchise.  It is almost … Continue reading →