#1- The Rock – 52PickUp: A Fresh Pack

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 GuyOnAWireLeave a comment

Well, here we go again. I’m back reviewing older films regarded in some circles as “classics” – only now – I’m watching films that I have never before seen. That’s right, all of these films I’ll be viewing in 2020 are completely new to me. Some of these guilty omissions will surprise you.

The goal of this experiment is to determine whether or not these films stand the test of time while also matching my preconceived notions regarding their plot. Time shifts memories of things, especially when I had only watched a trailer a few times as a kid.

So sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and welcome to…

…The Rock.

19- “Bio-Dome” #52PickUp 2017

May 29, 2017May 29, 2017 GuyOnAWire2 Comments

*Note: This is the LAST #52PickUp post. To see how the series will live on click here.

The 90s was an important decade to my generation if only for the simple fact that it shined a light upon the polluting ways of the world. And media reflected that message of hope and climate change reversal in the form of many things, namely, Captain Planet. But since they didn’t make a movie for that, I watched the 1996 “eco-friendly comedy:”

Bio-Dome. I remembered loving this film. Pauly Shore was on fire in these few years with the likes of Encino Man, Son-in-Law, A Goofy Movie, Jury Duty, and In the Army Now. Bio-Dome was the last of this storied run.

Wonder why — Reason? Exhibit A: The “infamous” fart scene.

14- “A Goofy Movie” #52PickUp 2017

April 17, 2017May 14, 2017 GuyOnAWire1 Comment

For this week* I watched the animated father-son road trip film from Disney:

Poster 1 vhs — Oh, this cover brings back memories.

A Goofy Movie. One of the most heart-warming films about a father and son yet. Seriously. This film takes a bizarre world wherein animals are anthropomorphized and makes you care about a (for lack of a better term) goofy dog and his wannabe cool son.

A few years before this film, the show Goof Troop had launched on The Disney Channel. The show followed Goofy and his son Max, along with Goofy’s on again, off again antagonist Pete and his respective son, P.J.Read More »

11- “Eraser” #52PickUp 2017

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 GuyOnAWire1 Comment

What’s a 90s era Schwarzenegger flick that has intense action, cheesy one-liners, high-quality actors playing dastardly villains, and a gorgeous sidekick?