M.Y.O.P.I.A. #36: Are the Books that Inspired These 80’s Movies Inspiring Enough to Read?
I was born in the early 80s. I loved the movies, the music, the optimism of the decade. I recently found myself curious about famous...
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MYOPIA #30-Tip of the Triangle: A Lifelong Fan’s Ranking of the Best Zelda Games
I’m a big fan of The Legend of Zelda. My first MYOPIA was about Zelda. I’ve always seen the series as being the pinnacle of...
M.Y.O.P.I.A. #25: Nine Movies That Actually Deserve a Remake
A good movie remake is like finding six-year-old leftovers in the back of the freezer that taste something kind of like how they were once supposed to, if not a little different too. Yeah, remakes are common, and often disappointing, but sometimes they're also amazing. Check out this list of some movies that could really benefit from a trip through the remake machine.
MYOPIA #23: Horrific or Horrible: Recommendations on Classic Horror Novels
Fall is the season for horror. Not just for TV and movies. On these cold nights, as the moon disappears behind clouds, and leaves rustle against the corner of the house, there's nothing like reading a good scary book into the wee hours of the night. Check out my recommendation for classic horror books, and believe me, some of these are well worth reading, and others are well worth skipping.
M.Y.O.P.I.A. #14: Eight Creepy-Ass-Creatures from 80’s Era Live-Action Kid’s Movies
Remember those creatures from 80's movies that used to be terrifying, and that we pretend aren't terrifying once we're adults...unless we think about them too much at night. Here's my take on the creepiest creatures from 80s era kid's movies.
M.Y.O.P.I.A. #13: Thirteen Horror-Movie Recommendations That Won’t Leave You Fearing You Just Wasted 2 Hours of Life
Celebrate the cold dark autumn with some good old fashioned horror movies. The list is spoiler, and arguably, crappy-horror-movie free.
M.Y.O.P.I.A. #11: Top-Ten “Best” Superhero Origin Stories
To close Superhero September, here's my take on superhero origins--that foundation on which great comic book characters are built, and usually the reason a character becomes a hero instead of just some jerk running amok with powers.
M.Y.O.P.I.A.(My Yesteryear Opinionated and Probably Irrelevant Analysis) # 2: Summer Movies with the Summerest Feel
Do you like the idea of summer, but yet dread the heat, the bugs, the awkwardly high shorts on old people? If so, shut the blinds, crank up the AC, and embrace the idea of summer with these summer movie recommendations.