William J HammonThe Snap — Civil WarIf there’s one thing that’s consistent with the works of Alex Garland over the last decade, it’s that much of what we see is open to…8 min read·5 days ago----
William J HammonStarted from the Bottom — Monkey ManIt’s always interesting to me when an actor becomes a director. Whether it’s a master like Clint Eastwood or someone switching their own…7 min read·Apr 22, 2024----
William J HammonLANGUAGE! — Wicked Little LettersThis past Sunday marked a year since my mother died. For the most part I think I’ve handled things as best as can be managed, but I…8 min read·Apr 11, 2024----
William J HammonEarth Isn’t the Only Thing That’s Hollow — Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireEven though I made fun of the trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and apparently poked the bear so hard that trolls were…8 min read·Apr 4, 2024----
William J HammonBreaking Containment — Ghostbusters: Frozen EmpireIn many ways, you can look at the Ghostbusters franchise as the comedy version of Jurassic Park. We had one groundbreaking, timeless entry…8 min read·Mar 28, 2024----
William J HammonDummy Bear — ImaginaryThe Oscar Blitz is an annual tradition I look forward to with much anticipation and excitement. However, when the ceremony is over…6 min read·Mar 13, 2024----
William J HammonThe Fine Print — American DreamerThere’s a rich vein of content that can be derived from the harsh realities of our economic system. The stereotype of the “American Dream”…7 min read·Mar 12, 2024----
William J HammonCome On, Chameleon! — Kung Fu Panda 4The fundamental flaw with Dreamworks’ Kung Fu Panda 4 is spelled out in the first few minutes. As Po, the Dragon Warrior (Jack Black…7 min read·Mar 10, 2024----
William J HammonWelcome to the World — Dune: Part TwoA large part of what made Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 Dune remake so special was its sense of scale. Through its amazing use of cinematography…6 min read·Mar 5, 2024--2--2
William J HammonA Cock and Bull Story — Drive-Away DollsThe Coen Brothers are among the greatest auteurs in cinema. Their blunt, tragicomic style is second to none in the industry, and while…7 min read·Feb 25, 2024----