Posts Tagged reboot

  • Rebooting Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rebooting Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    How do you reboot a television classic?  By going back to its film roots.  Many younger fans may not realize that Joss Whedon’s vampire series was originally a feature film starring 90s heartthrobs Kristy Swasnson and Luke Perry.  They probably also don’t realize that it wasnâ€...

  • Star Trek is a Star Trek film for people who hate Star Trek Star Trek is a Star Trek film for people who hate Star Trek

    Yes, Star Trek has debuted to overwhelming praise.  Yes, I am in the minority here.  However, I think there is a point to be made about this film and why it isn’t exactly in spirit with Star Trek.  A few notes first, however.  I am not a Trekkie or Trekker, though I have enjoyed the series...

  • Ninja Turtles come back to life, or at least live action Ninja Turtles come back to life, or at least live action

    In all the rush to turn every possible comic book into a feature film, it looks like producers are turning to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for a third time.  It you recall, the Ninja Turtles have been the focus of two previous film franchises.  First, the, to some, iconic 90s live action t...