Update on Hunger Games
5/13/12; 9:20pm CDT - Galen
I've updated my review page for The Hunger Games to add some thoughts on the two sequel novels.

Avengers Assemble!
5/5/12; 8:20pm CDT - Galen
Joss Whedon deserves success and acclaim, and I think it inevitable he will get both due to his remarkable work on The Avengers.

Come to my cabin?
4/15/12; 3:20pm CDT - Galen
The Cabin in the Woods, co-written by Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, and directed by Goddard, has been promoted as a "mind-blowing horror film that turns the genre inside out." That's hyperbole for sure. It's enjoyable enough, but nothing that surprising or unexpected for me.

Still Hungry?
2/27/12; 7:40pm CDT - Galen
Eliza DoLots gives us her take on the box office winner, The Hunger Games.

The Hunger Games - The Movie
2/23/12;11:15pm CDT - Galen
Like the book, the movie version of The Hunger Games is good, but not great. Regardless, it's gonna be a box office smash.

John Carter
2/18/12; 7:10pm CDT - Galen
John Carter is not the easiest film to review. It's much better than what you've probably already heard, but it is not without its faults. I'd say go see it and make up your own mind.

The Hunger Games
2/11/12; 12:30pm CDT - Galen
The Hunger Games is the first of a trilogy of books by Suzanne Collins. It is a very popular Young Adult series, and while I am not in the target demographic I enjoyed it for the most part. To understand the few quibbles I had about it you just need to read my review.

Chronicle
2/19/12; 8:30pm CST - Galen
Chronicle is yet another "found footage" film, with shaky camcorder footage. Just a few elements of the film work, but for the most part it was "been there, seen that" for me. The effects are impressive considering the budget, but I'd rather have seen a more original story idea.

Hugo
1/30/12; 8:45pm CST - Galen
Hugo has been nominated for eleven Academy Awards. It deserves everyone of them, and even more. Great film, the best I've seen in several years.

Go, Apes!
1/22/12; 6:45pm CST - Galen
The new prequel film, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, is now out on DVD and Blu-Ray and I've seen it twice within the last week. It has some strong points along with a few weaknesses, but still well worth watching.

Another Earth
1/7/12; 8:45pm CST - Galen
Ever wonder if there's another you somewhere out there in the universe? Maybe they're on that new planet that just mysteriously appeared in the solar system. That's the premise of the independent film Another Earth, now out in a Blu-Ray/DVD Combo pack.

Spin, Spin, Spin!
1/2/12; 1:15pm CST - Galen
The first book review of the year is for Robert Charles Wilson's Spin, the 2006 Hugo winner.

Happy New Year!
1/2/12; 11:35am CST - Galen
I hope everyone's 2012 is going okay so far. In my opinion it's gonna be the best year ever, with many more great ones to come. A pox on those dumb Mayans!
PS: The first book review of the year will be uploaded sometime later today.