I have been writing movie reviews, blog posts, and pop culture commentary for almost 15 years for my entertainment blog, Trashwire. In the past, I have covered San Diego Comic Con, Denver Comic Con, and many local film festivals. I also do TV recaps, pop culture opinion pieces, and even technology commentary on Trashwire.
Here are a few articles from Trashwire:
Fans are why we can’t have nice things
This year, we saw some pretty horrendous fan behavior, from Rick and Morty fans attacking minimum wage workers over dipping sauce to disgruntled DC fans continuing to rage over review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Was it always like this, or were fans of 2017 just way, way too passionate about pop culture?
A review of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
If the main saga Star Wars movies are The Lord of the Rings, then Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is more like Game of Thrones. Instead of legendary heroes and Jedi magic, Rogue One is more grounded in reality with a small, rag-tag group of rebels who manage to do something extraordinary. Because of the shift away from the fantasy roots of the main trilogy and a stronger focus on action, Rogue One is a more grown-up tale from the galaxy far, far away…
When you go to see a movie about a heroic American event, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Clint Eastwood, you have a pretty good idea what you’re going to get. In other words, you’ll go into Sully expecting a quality movie, and that’s precisely what they’ll deliver…
A review of ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
In typical Zack Snyder fashion, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is style over substance. While there are a few iconic moments and characters, the lengthy runtime leaves it bogged down in its own muddy plot…
A review of the film ‘Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens’
The Force Awakens is first and foremost a film for Star Wars fans. Even the heroes themselves are fans, well-versed in the legends of Luke Skywalker and General Leia. With great performances from the new stars and a director who understands how to deliver a film worthy of its source material, The Force Awakens gives me hope that the new era of Star Wars films will live up to the original trilogy…