Lawyer by trade, writer by passion. Author of 'The Deep Space Chronicles' series available at Amazon.com, a rambling blog at jjgoodman.blogspot.com, and musings on all things 'Star Wars' and more here at That Hollywood Show.
Blade Runner is easily one of the most iconic science fiction films of the Eighties, if not ever. Fans were enthralled with its 2017 sequel…. And now fans of the franchise can return to that world once again. At Comic-Con International (SDDC 2026), Prime Video gave us the first teaser for the
Resident Evil has, for decades, been one of the most beloved horror franchises out there. Needless to say, whey we first learned that it, like many other franchise, would experience a “reinvention,” we were, of course, skeptical. Based on the trailer that just dropped for Comic-Con
Comic-Con International has always been a collector’s paradise, and this year’s show in San Diego (SDCC 2026) is shaping up to be one of the best ever. That’s especially true if you’re a fan of Sideshow and Hot Toys. They’ve pulled out all the stops this year with an all-new new booth
For the most part they’ve been able to survive, living a double life…. But what happens when something goes awry? Okay, let’s face it: over four seasons and two special features thus far, a lot has gone awry for the Thunderman family. That’s par for the course when you’re a family of
[WARNING: very minor spoilers for The Mandalorian and Grogu follow.] Is The Mandalorian and Grogu the best Star Wars film ever? No. The Empire Strikes Back has held that title for forty-six years and counting. (Although, one could make an argument that Rogue One is a solid challenger… )
[Warning: article contains spoilers of Maul: Shadow Lord.] With Star Wars Day (May 4th) now behind us, let’s talk about that phenomenal Maul: Shadow Lord finale, shall we? The series as a whole provided even more nuance and depth to the character (thank you Sam Witwer!), but the finale was a
Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl returned for The Last Drive-In: Joe Bob's Halloween House Party, delivering a double feature built around two very different approaches to Halloween horror. This time, the legendary horror host paired Body Bags (1993) with WNUF Halloween Special (2013),
George Carlin told perhaps the greatest joke on football ever told in his 10/11/1975 SNL monologue, where he contrasted the pastoral nature of baseball with the warlike sport of football. To quote one segment among many, “In football the object is for the quarterback, also known as the field
The term "crowd pleasing" or "crowd pleaser" has found itself layered with some derogatory undertones among critic circles. Broad appeal seems immediately discounted, as if populist filmmaking is somehow lesser than when compared to auteurs and hidden indie gems. I've always maintained that there