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Putting Opinions To Bed After Watching All Three ‘Ghostbusters’ Films

In recent years, there’s still a lot of talk about the “Ghostbusters” franchise, may it be about the anticipation of the long-awaited third installment, or the controversy still plaguing the 2016 reboot. The reboot has caused such a flare-up of toxic masculinity/femininity that it’s one of those films no one really wants to talk about or get into. Well, I don’t really have an opinion on the reboot because…I’ve never seen it, so I wanted to change that. I decided to do a “Ghostbusters” marathon and watch all three films in a row and give an honest opinion on them. WARNING: Potential Spoilers Ahead To keep it fair, I watched the theatrical versions of all three. I can’t really say a whole lot about the first (original) film Ghostbusters because out of the three it was the best. The problems seem to start with Ghostbusters 2. The problem right away in the 1989 sequel is there seems to be a

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Capt McNeely
Apr 21, 2019
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Alfred Hitchcock Funko Coming Soon.

This October fans will be able to add famed suspense director, Alfred Hitchcock to their Funko POP! collection. The figure is colored in grayscale (classic black and white) with his iconic double chin holding a film clapper with the title “Psycho”, this film from 1960 is one of Hitchcock’s most memorable films about a woman who stole money from her employer and while on the run, encounters a serial killer. Hitchcock’s other known film titles include “The Birds“, “Vertigo“, and “Rear Window” including the television series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents“. This is will be the 6th POP! in the director series that include James Wan (“Saw“, “The Nun“), Taika Waititi (“Thor: Ragnarok“, “Moana“), Paul Feig (“Spy“, “Ghostbusters” remake), James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy” film series), and Guillermo Del Toro (“The Shape of Water“, “Pan’s Labyrinth“).

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Capt McNeely
Jul 31, 2018
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Ghostbusters Ain’t Afraid Of No Ghost Or Of Making Another Movie

This year’s ‘Ghostbusters’ reboot was far from a fan favorite. After the film opened in theaters to a lukewarm welcome, director Paul Feig stated that he wasn’t interested in a sequel. But according to producer Ivan Reitman, who produced the 1984 original, the franchise is far from over. A podacest by Mr. Wavvy featuring Reitman has revealed that other ‘Ghostbusters’ films are in the works. There’s going to be many other Ghostbusters movies, they’re just in development right now.” There is no word yet if the rumored animated movie will be next, if the next film will be a sequel featuring the all-female cast of if the next film will feature an all-male cast. A few months ago it had been reported that Chris Pratt and Channing Tatum would headline a new movie. One thing is for sure, ‘Ghostbusters’ ain’t afraid of no ghost, or another film. ‘Ghostbusters’ (2016) starred Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Chris

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2016
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Dan Aykroyd Thinks That The Ghostbusters Reboot Might Be Better Than The Original

Dan Aykroyd, who played Dr. Ray Stanz and co-wrote the original Ghostbusters, made a shocking statement over the weekend that not only will fans love the new Ghostbusters reboot, but they might actually like it more than the original two movies. “Apart from brilliant, genuine performances from the cast both female and male, it has more laughs and more scares than the first 2 films plus Bill Murray is in it.”Aykroyd stated on Facebook. “As one of millions of man-fans and Ray Stantz, I’m paying to see that and bring all my friends.” Aykroyd both stars in and serves as an executive producer for the Ghostbusters reboot, whose first trailer is ranked as the most disliked trailer in the history of YouTube. However, the second trailer seems to be fairing a bit better. Directed by Paul Feig, from the script penned by Feig and Katie Dippold, the reboot stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Lesie Jones and Chris Hemsworth.A

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 31, 2016
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Get A Better Look At Ghostbusters With Its Second Trailer – Who You Gonna Call ?

Sony has just released the second trailer for Ghostbusters. The new trailer reveals more of the story and more ghosts, including our favorite green guy, Slimer. Ghostbusters was directed by Paul Feig, from the script penned by Feig and Katie Dippold, and stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Lesie Jones and Chris Hemsworth. A few of the actors from the beloved 1984 film will be making cameos in the new version, including three of the original Ghostbusters, Bill Murray , Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson. Sigourney Weaver and Annie Potts will also make appearances. Other actors co-starring include Charles Dance, Michael Kenneth Williams, Elizabeth Perkins, Andy Garcia, Karan Soni, Cecily Strong, Matt Walsh, Joel Murray and Sam Richardson. “Who you gonna call?” Ghostbusters opens in theaters nationwide on July 15th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2016

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Putting Opinions To Bed After Watching All Three ‘Ghostbusters’ Films

In recent years, there’s still a lot of talk about the “Ghostbusters” franchise, may it be about the anticipation of the long-awaited third installment, or the controversy still plaguing the 2016 reboot. The reboot has caused such a flare-up of toxic masculinity/femininity that it’s one of those films no one really wants to talk about or get into. Well, I don’t really have an opinion on the reboot because…I’ve never seen it, so I wanted to change that. I decided to do a “Ghostbusters” marathon and watch all three films in a row and give an honest opinion on them. WARNING: Potential Spoilers Ahead To keep it fair, I watched the theatrical versions of all three. I can’t really say a whole lot about the first (original) film Ghostbusters because out of the three it was the best. The problems seem to start with Ghostbusters 2. The problem right away in the 1989 sequel is there seems to be a

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Apr 21, 2019
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Alfred Hitchcock Funko Coming Soon.

This October fans will be able to add famed suspense director, Alfred Hitchcock to their Funko POP! collection. The figure is colored in grayscale (classic black and white) with his iconic double chin holding a film clapper with the title “Psycho”, this film from 1960 is one of Hitchcock’s most memorable films about a woman who stole money from her employer and while on the run, encounters a serial killer. Hitchcock’s other known film titles include “The Birds“, “Vertigo“, and “Rear Window” including the television series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents“. This is will be the 6th POP! in the director series that include James Wan (“Saw“, “The Nun“), Taika Waititi (“Thor: Ragnarok“, “Moana“), Paul Feig (“Spy“, “Ghostbusters” remake), James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy” film series), and Guillermo Del Toro (“The Shape of Water“, “Pan’s Labyrinth“).

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Capt McNeely
Jul 31, 2018
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Ghostbusters Ain’t Afraid Of No Ghost Or Of Making Another Movie

This year’s ‘Ghostbusters’ reboot was far from a fan favorite. After the film opened in theaters to a lukewarm welcome, director Paul Feig stated that he wasn’t interested in a sequel. But according to producer Ivan Reitman, who produced the 1984 original, the franchise is far from over. A podacest by Mr. Wavvy featuring Reitman has revealed that other ‘Ghostbusters’ films are in the works. There’s going to be many other Ghostbusters movies, they’re just in development right now.” There is no word yet if the rumored animated movie will be next, if the next film will be a sequel featuring the all-female cast of if the next film will feature an all-male cast. A few months ago it had been reported that Chris Pratt and Channing Tatum would headline a new movie. One thing is for sure, ‘Ghostbusters’ ain’t afraid of no ghost, or another film. ‘Ghostbusters’ (2016) starred Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Chris

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 26, 2016
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Dan Aykroyd Thinks That The Ghostbusters Reboot Might Be Better Than The Original

Dan Aykroyd, who played Dr. Ray Stanz and co-wrote the original Ghostbusters, made a shocking statement over the weekend that not only will fans love the new Ghostbusters reboot, but they might actually like it more than the original two movies. “Apart from brilliant, genuine performances from the cast both female and male, it has more laughs and more scares than the first 2 films plus Bill Murray is in it.”Aykroyd stated on Facebook. “As one of millions of man-fans and Ray Stantz, I’m paying to see that and bring all my friends.” Aykroyd both stars in and serves as an executive producer for the Ghostbusters reboot, whose first trailer is ranked as the most disliked trailer in the history of YouTube. However, the second trailer seems to be fairing a bit better. Directed by Paul Feig, from the script penned by Feig and Katie Dippold, the reboot stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Lesie Jones and Chris Hemsworth.A

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 31, 2016
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Get A Better Look At Ghostbusters With Its Second Trailer – Who You Gonna Call ?

Sony has just released the second trailer for Ghostbusters. The new trailer reveals more of the story and more ghosts, including our favorite green guy, Slimer. Ghostbusters was directed by Paul Feig, from the script penned by Feig and Katie Dippold, and stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Lesie Jones and Chris Hemsworth. A few of the actors from the beloved 1984 film will be making cameos in the new version, including three of the original Ghostbusters, Bill Murray , Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson. Sigourney Weaver and Annie Potts will also make appearances. Other actors co-starring include Charles Dance, Michael Kenneth Williams, Elizabeth Perkins, Andy Garcia, Karan Soni, Cecily Strong, Matt Walsh, Joel Murray and Sam Richardson. “Who you gonna call?” Ghostbusters opens in theaters nationwide on July 15th.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2016