Tag Archives: Michael Bay

Trolling Movie Critics

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Sax von Stroheim

Sax von Stroheim writes: I thought Mad Max: Fury Road was a well-made action movie, but that it was wildly overpraised by critics and movie geeks. A wise friend said: “Give nerds an opportunity to think their tastes are sophisticated … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Action Movies, Feminism, George Miller, Joe Dante, Mad Max, Michael Bay | 7 Comments

Two New Sci-Fi Flicks

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Sax von Stroheim

Sax von Stroheim writes: One of the lazier ideas that currently holds sway among folks who consider themselves to be film cognescenti is that Michael Bay is simply the worst director ever. I’d argue that while he’s no genius, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged blockbusters, Bong Joon-ho, film criticism, film critics, Michael Bay, Transformers | 4 Comments

“Pacific Rim”

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “Pacific Rim” comes across as a dream project for director Guillermo del Toro, his chance to blow his geek-visionary load while fireworks explode on the soundtrack. The concept is suitably awesome: giant robots battle giant monsters in an apocalyptic … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers, Movies, Technology | Tagged Action Movies, cgi, Film, Guillermo del Toro, Ishiro Honda, Michael Bay, movies, Pacific Rim, Ray Harryhausen, Science Fiction, special effects, Transformers | 10 Comments

“Pain & Gain” and Michael Bay

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Sax von Stroheim

Sax von Stroheim writes: Pain & Gain, the new true crime caper movie from Michael Bay: Uncouth Reflections Movie of the Year? Movie of the Decade? Movie of All Time? Its subject is excess, and it’s catching, so forgive the … Continue reading →