Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Director: Nicholas Meyer "I Have Been...And Always Shall Be... Your Friend." ★★★★☆ In contrast to the first Star Trek motion picture, the sequel The Wrath of Khan is an inspiring return to the series for fans, despite the original creator Gene Roddenbury being forced out of the creative process … Continue reading Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) Director: Robert Wise ★★★☆☆ After the cancelation of the original Star Trek television series, which lasted for three seasons from 1966-1969 (only achieving cult-like status after its network syndication), Paramount decided to produce a feature film approximately 10 years later in 1979. Paramount was persuaded the film could be … Continue reading Star Trek: The Motion Picture

James Bond #1: Dr. No (1962) Starring: Sean Connery Director: Terence Young. Based on the sixth novel in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series, Dr. No is the first Bond film to hit the big screen. In the film, James Bond (Sean Connery) travels to Jamaica to investigate the recent assassination of an MI6 agent. Upon arrival he uncovers … Continue reading Reviewing the James Bond Series

Licence To Kill (1989) Director: John Glen ★★☆☆☆ Licence To Kill finally ends my venture through watching all the James Bond movies (as of October 2020)! Licence To Kill is a significantly darker film in contrast to the Roger Moore era. It is the second and final Bond film to star Timothy Dalton. While the … Continue reading Licence To Kill

The Living Daylights (1987) Director: John Glen ★★★☆☆ The Living Daylights is the fifteenth canonical James Bond film. It is the first of two Bond movies to star Timothy Dalton as Agent 007, following the departure of an aging Roger Moore (Moore had previously starred in 7 Bond films over 12 years). Albert "Cubby" Broccoli … Continue reading The Living Daylights