Category Archives: fantasy

Movie Review: “Chronicle”

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I’ve always enjoyed superhero stories — I’ve written a superhero novel and a couple of short-stories, and I’ve seen a lot of superhero TV shows and films. I recently saw “Man of Steel”, and I have to say that I … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Monsters University”

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I have reviewed Monsters University over at Escape Pod. Film Review: Monsters University

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Movie Review: “The Phantom Tollbooth”

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I have reviewed the 1969 film The Phantom Tollbooth. Read. Film Review: The Phantom Tollbooth

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Movie Review: “Oz the Great and Powerful”

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Josh Roseman

My review of Oz the Great and Powerful is up at Escape Pod. I did enjoy it… but don’t look too far behind the curtain. Film Review: Oz the Great and Powerful

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Movie Review: “Ted”

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Josh Roseman

Sometimes movie trailers try to be too cute. That is to say, they hide the entire story from the viewer, or try to create mystery where there is none. And sometimes movie trailers tell you exactly what the movie is … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Highlander: Endgame”

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Josh Roseman

What do you do after your 1986 movie achieves cult status? Well, if you’re lucky, you get to make a sequel. When that sequel bombs, you get to make another sequel. If the third film bombs, maybe you’ll be lucky … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Highlander III: The Sorcerer”

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Josh Roseman

My review of Highlander 3 is up at Escape Pod. Film Review: Highlander III: The Sorcerer

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Movie Review: “Return to Oz”

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Josh Roseman

I vaguely remember seeing Return to Oz in theaters as a child and deciding that the movie was good, but scary. As an adult, I’m quite surprised at how creepy and disturbing the film’s imagery was. In Oz alone, we … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Tangled”

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Josh Roseman

Film Review: “Tangled” — now on Escape Pod

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Movie Review: “Ponyo”

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Josh Roseman

My review of the Miyazaki film “Ponyo” is now on the Escape Pod blog. Film Review: “Ponyo”

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