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More puddle than happy snowman

More puddle than happy snowman

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson March 21, 2014

I was walking through mall and happened to overhear a mother and toddler singing Disney’s “Frozen’s” “Let it Go.” They knew all the words, but clearly the melody and overall tune of the song...

Valentines at the movies?

Valentine’s at the movies?

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson February 14, 2014

Valentine’s Day can be difficult to navigate. A professor recently threw some advice out for all the gentlemen present in class the week of the romantic holiday. The advice was not to get flowers, candy...

Why would I rent a digital movie?

Why would I rent a digital movie?

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson January 31, 2014

Traditionally, the most effective way to add movies to your personal library has been to purchase physical copies on tape or disc. The advent of the internet brought new methods to the table, the most...

There is no i in team, but there is a $

There is no “i” in team, but there is a $

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson November 22, 2013

When conversations arise about “The Avengers” most of the people I know end up talking about adding in other members to the group, specifically Spider-Man and Wolverine. In comics, characters are allowed...

Listen bud, he’s got radioactive blood

Listen bud, he’s got radioactive blood

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson November 15, 2013

The “Spider-Man” theme song, the classic intro for “Batman” and even the soundtrack to the recounting of how Dr. Banner was exposed to radiation in “The Incredible Hulk" are all popular classic...

Fairness to Film Crew

Fairness to Film Crew

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson November 2, 2013

A recent trend seems to be boycotting something simply because the source’s or owner’s political opinion isn’t in sync with that of the majority. Companies like Chic-Fil-A and Nabisco have come under...

They had to have planned this

They had to have planned this

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 25, 2013

“The Count of Monte Cristo” (2002) with Jim Caviezel is one of my favorite movies. It combines period-appropriate action, betrayal and revenge into a great film, plus it has Richard Harris, whom you...

Netflix leads the charge

Netflix leads the charge

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 18, 2013

New media have changed the entertainment industry, and Netflix is taking the lead. With the emergence of these online television and movie content aggregators, people aren’t watching television anymore....

“That’s ‘cause they lived the Star Wars”

“That’s ‘cause they lived the Star Wars”

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 11, 2013

There are lots of rumors floating around about Disney’s plans for Star Wars. Fans seem to be particularly excited about the potential for sequels and origin-story films. Disney’s decision to release...

King of the dome

King of the dome

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson October 3, 2013

Stephen King’s “Under the Dome” was the most watched show this Summer. According to Nielson Ratings data, episodes of the show averaged 15 million viewers each. The popularity of the show prompted...

Not with a bang, but a whimper

Not with a bang, but a whimper

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson September 27, 2013

Bob Newhart, a man whom I consider the greatest comedy actor of all time, has only earned one Emmy in his 52-year career. He didn’t win it for his long-running sitcoms “The Bob Newhart Show” or “Newhart”...

Tackling the tricky transition from text to silver screen

Tackling the tricky transition from text to silver screen

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson September 20, 2013

One of my all time favorite books is Orson Scott Card’s “Ender’s Game.” I’ve read it over a dozen times and have written at least four book reports or essays on it. Personally I am really...

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