The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of those films that seems to get better with each viewing. You begin to see the subtle nuances in the story and really appreciate writer Tim Burton’s ability to create such a...
Read MoreFor popular series based on a group of high school kids, things usually go downhill once graduation day approaches. The example I’ll use is the popular ’90’s sitcom Beverly Hills, 90210. Producers dealt with...
Read MoreThe snappy animated credits over Doris Day’s recording of “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” suggests that Married Life might be a sophisticated comedy about love in the 1950’s. The opening scene...
Read MoreRemakes of beloved classic films are often disasters. Undoubtedly the creative forces behind these endeavors start out with the best of intentions. The problem is that when you try to reformat something that so many fans already...
Read MoreTransformers Animated – Season One is the latest in a long line of animated Transformers cartoon, following the disappointment that was Transformers Cybertron. Taking its cues from the Michael Bay movie (The AllSpark,...
Read MoreDavid Simon, an author and former police reporter, created one of the finest television series I’ve had the pleasure to watch in The Wire. Simon has said that he originally set out to create a police drama loosely based on...
Read MoreIt’s truly amazing that South Park is currently in its twelfth season on Comedy Central. As a person who has watched countless hours of television and reviewed many of them here, I have written about long-running shows...
Read More“Cassius Clay was born in Louisville,” says Ferdie Pacheco, “Muhammad Ali was born in Miami.” Produced by Gaspar Gonzalez and Alan Tomlinson, Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami examines the critical role the...
Read MoreI’m not going to beat around the bush; Justice League – Season One is a must have for any true superhero fan. Producer Bruce Timm followed Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and Batman Beyond...
Read MoreAs the loyal readers of ElasticPop have undoubtedly figured out, I’m crazy about films and television. As a child, I enjoyed going to showings of classic films put on by a film society near where I lived every Saturday...
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