Batson's Blog

I'm torn on the Disney live action movies. There are a couple ( Maleficent , The Jungle Book ) that have been surprisingly good. Some ( Cinderella , Beauty & The Beast ) that have been just OK. Then there are some ( Aladdin , Maleficent 2 ) that haven't been that impressive at all. The Lion King falls into the 'OK' category. While those in charge of this movie didn't make the same mistakes that Aladdin did in deviating much from the original script, they had mistakes of their own. If you're not telling a new story (like in Maleficent or Dumbo ), then why exactly are you making the movie? If I want to watch The Lion King , then wouldn't I just watch the 90's version? What's the point? So that I can see overdone CGI instead of colorful animation? Sure, I guess it has the 3-D aspect going for it, but I couldn't care less about that. Disney is really in a no win situation. They can make a live action version of the same 90s cl...

With 2018 officially behind us and January half over, I figure it's high time I take a look into our cinematic future. 2019 certainly seems like it's going to be a Will Smith kind of year.  He's going to be in: Aladdin (as Genie) Geimini Man Spies In Disguise Smith's son, Justice, is also going to be in a  POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. What great movies (and which box office bombs) are you most looking forward to seeing? Here's my list (and a few predictions). The movies I'm most looking forward to seeing: Avenger: Endgame I mean, who can seriously compete with this one?  Avengers: Endgame will be the conclusion to the current phase of Marvel's Cinematic Universe.  It's the first two-parter Marvel movie that has come out so far. In theaters: April 26 Shazam! This looks like a fun movie!  Some of my family members are skeptical of it, but I'm excited.  I think it'll be a lighter side of DC.  A little more com...