Filmfodder News and Reviews

The End (?)

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:50:33 -0500

This is the end of the road for Sci-Fi Fodder.

Bradbury Song Criticism

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:11:44 -0500

It's just a satire, people!

A Heinlein Biography

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:16:21 -0500

It's about time - a Robert A. Heinlein biography will be published next week.

End of the road for the Fodder Network

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:48:35 -0500

After 5 years with The Fodder Network, and 10 years with Filmfodder, I've decided to close up shop. Here's my short and heartfelt goodbye.

The Other Guys

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:29:59 -0500

"The Other Guys" is a big silly creation with a lot of pep, but it lacks considerably in the focus department. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B-)

"The Legend of Korra"

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:05:12 -0500

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" gets a sequel!

Dinner for Schmucks

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:41:33 -0500

At 80 minutes this would have been a multiplex miracle. But at two hours, it's a comedy that overstays its welcome. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B-)

Salt

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:48:44 -0500

"Salt" is a hooey-filled popcorn adventure that's got one incredible asset: the magnetism of Angelina Jolie. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B-)

StarCraft II

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:03:19 -0500

StarCraft II will be released next week!

Inception

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:15:53 -0500

"Inception" is a stunning feature of impossible technical virtuosity, but at times it's got the emotional resonance of a college lecture. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B)

"Haven"

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:36:58 -0500

SyFy's latest original series (based on a Stephen King novel) shows promise.

Predators

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:11:28 -0500

"Predators" is a wildly entertaining picture that reinvigorates the franchise and erases the bad taste from previous installments. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: B)

Alas, I Must Be Going

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:10:53 -0500

I go back to being a full-time reader of comics.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:08:29 -0500

A film that should have been heroic is reduced to an exposition-heavy slog that barely makes any headway. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: D)

"Airbender" Opens Today

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:42:20 -0500

I had high hopes for "The Last Airbender", but the early reviews are dampening my enthusiasm.

Knight and Day

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:36:24 -0500

Tom Cruise turns in a spirited effort, but this romantic caper doesn't do much in the adventure department. Review by Brian Orndorf. (Grade: C)

Early Look at 2011 Movies

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:06:48 -0500

I found an early (OK - really, really early) list of the most anticipated Sci-Fi movies of 2011.

Jonah Hex, DOA

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:08:04 -0500

Bonus: How does the movies derivatives market work for hedging?

Tpull's Weekly DC Comics Review

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:39:29 -0500

Brightest Day 4, DCU: Legacies 2, and R.E.B.E.L.S. 17

Tpull's Weekly Marvel Comics Review – Part 2

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:35:25 -0500

The Age of Heroes 2, The Amazing Spider-Man 633 & 634, and Dark Wolverine 87