About J. Brunansky
He began acting, singing, dancing and playing classical piano about five years old. From there, he learned classical guitar, jazz and latin drumming/percussion and studio recording and post production. He wrote a book and several think pieces. He has also written, directed, produced and published several short films. He loves travel, his dog, a spirited debate, the company of a lovely woman and so much more.
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Warcraft – Box Office Review
This is one of the most popular video games on the planet earth. It only makes sense that a film would be made. You have all the great elements of a fantasy story built into the game so why not make a film that captures the essence of this franchise? A lot was riding on Read more
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows – Box Office Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 is certainly not like its predecessor “TMNT2 Secret of the Ooze” from 1991. It does have some of the same characters but that’s about where the similarities ended for me. I didn’t see the first film of this new franchise in theaters but I did enjoy it as a rental. Read more
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X-Men Apocalypse – Box Office Review
Arriving in theaters, we have the 6th X-Men movie and the 9th in the franchise of films that stem from the same comic book source material, “X-Men Apocalypse.” This was an ambitious film to make. The introduction of new characters, the continuing story of familiar characters and trying to create a believable scenario in which Read more
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The Nice Guys – Box Office Review
If asked, I’m sure you have a particular director that you look forward to seeing additional films from. Their name appears and immediately your interest is peaked and you anxiously wait for the next film to be released in theaters. Shane Black has become one of those directors who, mostly, has been making entertaining films Read more
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Sing Street – Box Office Review
Sometimes a film is made that resonates with a particular demographic of movie-watchers. It’s personal, the characters are identifiable and the situations relatable. “Sing Street” was a film that was all of that for me. It’s a story based on young high school kids who decide to start a band, create music videos and possibly, Read more
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Angry Birds – Box Office Review
Historically, video game movies have been one disappointment after another in theaters. Going all the way back to “Super Mario Brothers” in 1993 it’s been one long train of missed opportunities or box office bombs. Hollywood takes an intellectual property that has storylines, developed characters and an established fan base and somehow can’t make it Read more
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