Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is nostalgia galore to the point of a Sega Genesis manual literally being flashed at the screen. Running beyond the speed of light,…… Read more “New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: Sonic The Hedgehog 2: A Little Slower But Still An Enjoyable Sequel”
Category: Movies
New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: Morbius: Really, What Did You Expect?
Morbius leaps through its plot like a vampire, shooting a blood speedball into himself. Like the Venom films, Morbius can be enjoyed for all the wrong reasons.…… Read more “New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: Morbius: Really, What Did You Expect?”
New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: Alice Can’t Free Itself From Simplicity
The best way to approach a movie is without knowing anything about it. No pictures, no trailers. Merely the title and cast. Trailers often spoil the entire…… Read more “New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: Alice Can’t Free Itself From Simplicity”
New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: The Batman Composer Michael Giacchino’s Video Game Roots
My First Album Batman is a musical mountain the greatest of composers must endure. Atop the mountain is the temple that many haven’t made. The original set…… Read more “New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: The Batman Composer Michael Giacchino’s Video Game Roots”
New podcast episode from Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree: Episode 85 ’49th Parallel’ an overlooked film
Swinging by the bar is Chicago Comedian Adam Burke to discuss the 1941 British propoganda film “49th Parallel” a fictional story about a company of Germans stranded…… Read more “New podcast episode from Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree: Episode 85 ’49th Parallel’ an overlooked film”
New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: Belle Is a Heartfelt Examination of Video Game Culture
Suffocated by endless nostalgia, I wasn’t ready for another remake. To my disbelief, Belle has proven to be one of the most imaginative and compassionate animated films…… Read more “New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: Belle Is a Heartfelt Examination of Video Game Culture”
New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: My Enduring Love for Jackass
A great man once said, “it’s like poetry; it rhymes.” For twenty years, Jackass has been the pinnacle of sleazy cinematic entertainment, and God bless it for…… Read more “New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: My Enduring Love for Jackass”
New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: Licorice Pizza is the Work of a Veteran at His Craft
A real love story that doesn’t feel manufactured in emotion comes along maybe once a year. This year it’s Licorice Pizza; a film about a romantic bond…… Read more “New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: Licorice Pizza is the Work of a Veteran at His Craft”
New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: The Matrix Resurrections Fails to Fly
Unfortunately, nobody can be told if The Matrix Resurrections is good; you have to see it for yourself. My reactions throughout the sequel were visceral, similar to…… Read more “New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: The Matrix Resurrections Fails to Fly”
New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: ‘Spider-Man No Way Home’ Gets to the Heart of Spider-Man
There’s a golden rule I promise myself whenever I’m about to see a movie I’m excited about; don’t picture the film in your head. Doing so will…… Read more “New from Mike Crowley at 25YL: ‘Spider-Man No Way Home’ Gets to the Heart of Spider-Man”