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B6B: RETRO DEEP SIX DIVE: John Wick (2014)

B6B: RETRO DEEP SIX DIVE: John Wick (2014)

By JASON MARTIN (@JMartZone – May 23, 2019) Somehow, it’s been over five years since the world first visited the Continental Hotel and was introduced to a universe that changed how we view what’s possible in a gritty action franchise. On the surface, John Wick was simple, by-the-book, and straightforward in its approach and in…more

B6B: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Review

B6B: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Review

By JASON MARTIN (@JMartZone – May 14, 2019) No big screen franchise, with the exception of the The Fast and the Furious films, has been more surprising in its longevity and success than the John Wick movies. Prior to the first movie’s release, it was largely seen as…well, something that most people wouldn’t see. And then, something…more

B6B: Captain Marvel Review

B6B: Captain Marvel Review

By JASON MARTIN (@JMartZone – March 8, 2019) Here’s the shortest way I can describe Captain Marvel to you in case you’re pressed for time. You can do far worse, and the second half is worth sitting through the slog of the first half hour to 40 minutes. While it’s not a game changer, it’s…more

B6B: Split (2016) Retro Review

B6B: Split (2016) Retro Review

By JASON MARTIN (@JMartZone – January 15, 2019) We look at those that are shattered and different as less than. What if they’re more than us? – Karen Fletcher *This deep dive comes with the same disclaimer as the Unbreakable piece from last week. If you haven’t seen these films and want to, this is…more

B6B: Unbreakable (2000) Retro Review

B6B: Unbreakable (2000) Retro Review

By JASON MARTIN (@JMartZone – January 10, 2018) In a comic, you know how you can tell who the arch-villain’s going to be? He’s the exact opposite of the hero, and most times, they’re friends, like you and me. – Elijah Price First off, a warning. Usually, you can rest assured that film reviews I…more

B6B: Aquaman Review

B6B: Aquaman Review

By JASON MARTIN (@JMartZone – December 20, 2018) DC is still looking for sustained success with its major blockbuster motion picture properties. It’s not that every entry has been a disappointment, nor is it that what has come thus far hasn’t been profitable. Films based on superheroes are cash cows, with Marvel owning five of…more

B6B: Vice Review

B6B: Vice Review

By JASON MARTIN (@JMartZone – December 17, 2018) Walking into Vice late last month, I knew what was coming. There’s no way to review this movie adequately without laying the groundwork first. It comes with the territory the subject matter inhabits. The screening experience was mentally conflicting, because in the same breath you can talk…more

B6B: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Review

B6B: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Review

By JASON MARTIN (@JMartZone – December 13, 2018) This is going to sound patently preposterous to some of you, but hopefully I’ve proven through the years that I stand by my opinions and don’t require agreement with them. So here goes: After screening Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse this past weekend, I walked out blown away…more

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Review

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Review

By JASON MARTIN (@JMartZone – November 15, 2018) Welcome back to the Wizarding World of JK Rowling. I say that as if I work at the branded theme park area in Florida, but real talk, I’m hoping to get married and have a child so I have an excuse to visit Diagon Alley for myself.…more

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