Reports have begun coming in that James Earl Jones has sadly passed away at 93 years of age. It’d be an understatement to say I’m devastated at the news. James Earl Jones was my all-time favorite celebrity. I wanted to meet him more than anything.
Most people and news outlets point out that James Earl Jones voiced Darth Vader, and he did a phenomenal job, as he did with every role he played. However, the role James played that impacted me the most was Mufasa. Hearing James as Mufasa’s voice is what got me interested in voice acting. I never pursued it, but I always dreamed of taking over as the voice of Mufasa once James stepped down for good.
A legend in action
Even in live-action, James bodied every single role he played. King Joffe Joffer in Coming to America and Coming 2 America, Mr. Mertle in The Sandlot and The Sandlot 2, James commanded respect on screen. Even guest starring as himself was fun to see. Seeing Sheldon fanboy on The Big Bang Theory and James accepting it and having a night on the town with him made me dream of meeting James Earl Jones even more.
People always mentioned Morgan Freeman’s amazing voice and smooth narrating skills, but I would always state that James Earl Jones was #1. And that will forever be a fact for me, even after his death. There have been articles calling him a smooth baritone, but as a choir kid, James was a bass all day long. In my eyes, his voice is the most iconic, and I will always be one of his biggest fans.
Another one of my favorite things about James Earl Jones was his love for the projects and franchises he performed in. James would reprise many of his prior roles years after he initially played the role. Hearing James return to voice Mufasa in The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar in 2015 was breathtaking. It was like he didn’t take a day off from the role. I never got into Star Wars, so I can only speak to him coming back to play Mufasa, but I know Star Wars fans love his portrayal of Darth Vader.
Many people don’t know that James Earl Jones was also a big theater guy. In one of his shows, Fences, there’s a scene where he completely dominates the stage. And watching him perform in Of Mice and Men was spectacular, which is funny because I didn’t even get through the book in high school. I’m going to miss it all.
Fences – 1987
Seeing Mufasa die in The Lion King was the first time a film has moved me to tears. And that’s primarily due to James’s performance. How he and Simba interacted reminded me so much of my father and myself. But James’s passing in real life, I never imagined would hit this hard. I knew it was coming, but even as a celebrity, it hurts.
This post honors James Earl Jones and shares my love for him as an actor. James will go down in history as one of the best actors, period, and I’m proud to have grown up seeing him act in many of the shows and movies I watched. James, I hope you’re up there laughing and carrying on without a care. You will never be forgotten, and I want to say one last time—thank you, James.
115 days until Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is released in theaters!
The wait is over! This morning, we were treated to the official release of the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which satisfied the craving of many Sonic fans. People have been begging for the trailer to be released for months, with some even speculating that the movie would be delayed. But I never lost hope. I pointed out to a good friend that Spider-Man: No Way Home’s trailer didn’t release until 119 days before it came out, and that movie was phenomenal. So here we are, 115 days before release, and I’ve no doubt that I’m going to truly enjoy this movie.
If you haven’t already seen it, I’ve linked the trailer at the top of this post. There’s a lot to unpack, but don’t take this post as a breakdown. I’m just going to give my thoughts, point out what popped out at me, and what I’m hoping we’ll see because this first trailer is just the tip of the iceberg.
This Isn’t Sonic Adventure 2: The Movie
First things first, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will not be a shot-for-shot remake of Sonic Adventure 2. Watching Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 should be enough to grasp this concept, as neither of those films were direct adaptations of the source material. Sonic 1 was an origin story that borrows a minimal amount of things from the games. Sonic 2 improves on this and is closer to the games than the first movie, but still, that one took creative liberties and added things from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles.
If you want Sonic Adventure 2: The Movie, check this YouTube video out.
Some fans want Sonic 3 to be an exact remake of Sonic Adventure 2 in live-action, and I’m sorry to say, but if you were expecting that, you let yourself down. Paramount has been playing it safe for years with these movies, and I don’t see them stopping just because it’s the third movie, and they’ve been successful with the past two movies. Sonic 3 will definitely be darker, and Movie Sonic will be more serious, but it’s still a Paramount Sonic movie at the end of the day.
Going in a Different Direction Isn’t the End of the World
With this being an adaptation of Sonic Adventure 2, there are a lot of things that will be different. Until we’ve seen the movie, we won’t know these things for sure, but it looks as if Robotnik isn’t the reason Shadow is released. Robotnik will work with Team Sonic to stop Shadow as he goes on a worldwide rampage.
But that’s not the most significant change. From what’s shown in the trailer, Gerald and Maria Robotnik, Ivo Robotnik’s grandfather and cousin, are still alive in the movie. However, I’m a little skeptical. I’m wondering if Maria is only shown alive in flashbacks, or perhaps time travel will be thrown into the mix. Maria will die in the movie, but she won’t be getting shot as she does in the game – much to the dismay of Sonic Twitter. Instead, it seems like she’ll be caught in an explosion that will be her ultimate demise.
Jim Carrey will be playing both Ivo and Gerald Robotnik in Sonic 3
Gerald Robotnik is shown approaching Ivo Robotnik, whom we’ve come to know in the past two movies. Again, I’m skeptical about this as well. In the Knuckles show, Chief Pachacamac, one of Knuckles’s ancestors, shows up as a hallucination to help “guide” the characters. They could go that route as well, but who knows? If it works for the story, then I’ve no real issue with either character being alive during the events of Sonic 3.
Some Characters Seem to Be Missing
Again, this isn’t a direct adaptation of Sonic Adventure 2, but even so, some important characters should be introduced in this movie. Amy Rose and Rouge the Bat played significant roles in the video game. After missing the chance to introduce Rouge in the Knuckles show, Paramount can do so in Sonic 3. With Team Sonic working with G.U.N. in this movie, this leaves the door wide open to Rouge showing up in some capacity.
But more than anything, Amy Rose must make her way to the Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe. SEGA has tried its hardest to show that Amy is just as much a member of Team Sonic as Tails and Knuckles over the years, arguably since Sonic Boom in 2014 – 10 years ago. Like many other fans, I’d like to see Paramount’s take on Amy. I genuinely hope Paramount is holding onto her and that we’ll be surprised by her appearance in Sonic 3.
Is This the End for Donut Lord?
Things look dire for Donut Lord
A scene in the trailer shows Tom, Sonic’s adopted father, on his face, yelling Sonic’s name in distress. Many fans speculate that someone close to Sonic will die in this film, either Tom or Maddie. I feel like Tom is the one to go. I’m not saying I want him to, but he’s had the most considerable influence on Sonic in the movies, and this is supposed to be a movie about loss and grief and dealing with it.
Unlike the other two movies, I don’t see this ending where Shadow is adopted into Tom and Maddie’s family. Something serious will go down, and if they continue with the franchise, I feel like this film will be a turning point for the StHCU. Also, Tom dying would get a bigger reaction from Sonic than Maddie, as Sonic is closer to Tom in both movies.
Keanu Reeves Joins the Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe
Long ago, a rumor was spread that Keanu Reeves would be voicing Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic 3. However, it was never officially confirmed until about 2 or 3 days ago. With this first trailer, we get to hear Keanu’s Shadow, and I have to say, it did nothing for me. I need to hear more to form a valid opinion. He doesn’t sound bad right now, but it’s not blowing me away. Idris destroyed when he voiced Knuckles and it was revealed, but that wasn’t the case this time around with Keanu.
I might have some bias contributing to my feeling this way as well. My favorite voice actor for Shadow is Jason Griffith. He’s the absolute GOAT, and he always will be. Since 2010, we’ve had Kirk Thornton as the voice of Shadow. He’s a phenomenal voice actor, but he’s a horrible Shadow the Hedgehog, and in 14 years, I’ve tolerated one performance. So I’m hoping Keanu grows on me and I get some relief on the movie side.
Shadow the Hedgehog May Not Be the Actual Villain
As stated before, the trailer shows Team Sonic teaming up with Robotnik to take down Shadow. And that’s slightly akin to Sonic Adventure 2, where Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Eggman, Rouge, and Shadow teamed up to stop the Biolizard from crashing the Space Colony ARK into Earth and destroying the planet. However, this is the movie adaptation, and I believe Robotnik will betray Team Sonic because that’s what he does.
A horrible decision on Sonic’s part
In exchange for Robotnik’s assistance, Sonic gives him one of his quills. Metal Sonic has long been rumored for this movie, and I believe he’ll be the final villain they all have to fight against to stop. I think Robotnik will build Metal Sonic using the power from Sonic’s quill, and he’ll be too much for Sonic and Shadow to handle. I may be reaching, and Metal Sonic may show up in a post-credits scene, but here’s hoping I’m right about him showing up in the actual movie. Just look at the trailer for Sonic 2; they all made Knuckles out to be the movie’s villain when Robotnik and the Death Egg Robot were.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 releases on December 20, 2024. That’s the same day that Mufasa: The Lion King releases. Sonic Twitter believes that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will demolish Mufasa at the box office. I’m here to let you all know that that’s not the case, and there’s not even a 10% chance of that happening. Mufasa: The Lion King is, first and foremost, a Disney movie. Second, it’s a sequel/prequel to the second-highest-grossing animated film of all time. The Lion King (2019) may have been hot garbage, and its sequel will likely be just as bad, but Disney always dominates at the box office, and this will be no different. I’ll see Sonic 3 before I see Mufasa, but I’ll still see Mufasa in theaters. I’ve got to know if it’ll get a worse score than its predecessor.
Sonic the Hedgehog movies are used to going up against abysmal comic book movies like Birds of Prey or Morbius. Sonic swept those movies quite easily as DC and Sony both were on a downward spiral. Sony still is, honestly. If Paramount were wise, they’d release the film on December 13, a week earlier. Kraven the Hunter releases on that day, and regardless of how more people know about Kraven due to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 video game, I’m sure Sonic would still destroy Kraven at the box office. I’m not the only one who thinks that, either.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Might Help the Sonic 3 Box Office
SEGA has dubbed this the Year of Shadow due to Sonic Movie 3. To assist with garnering interest for Sonic 3, SEGA is remastering Sonic Generations, one of the best Sonic the Hedgehog games ever. But this time, Shadow is getting his own campaign that goes through his history. Sonic X Shadow Generations releases on October 25, just under two months before Sonic 3 comes out.
SEGA is doing great marketing this game, and if more casuals get interested in it, this could drive ticket sales. They’ll be getting my money, as I plan on getting the collector’s edition of the game. As soon as the movie tickets are on sale, I’ll be buying mine for the opening night. And I can almost guarantee I’ll see the film more than once.
Ultimately, this has brought the hype back for Sonic 3 for me and a slew of Sonic fans, both on Twitter and in the real world. I’m incredibly excited to learn more about the movie. We’ve got 115 days to go, and it’ll fly by. My review for Sonic 3 will be up within a day of me watching the movie, and you better believe a review for Sonic Movie 1 and 2 will be up before Movie 3’s release. But enough about my thoughts. Let me know in the comments what you think of the trailer. Are you excited for Sonic 3? Is there anything you want to see in the third movie? Let’s get ready for the biggest video game movie of the year. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 releases officially on December 20, 2024.
D23 2024 was this past weekend, and Disney came in swinging. There were a lot of updates and announcements made, most notably on Friday evening, as several upcoming movies were either announced or an update was given in the form of a new trailer. I’ve had a chance to catch up on all the announcements and updates, and I’m here to give my thoughts on the majority that caught my eye.
Mufasa: The Lion King
An official trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King was released, giving a bigger glimpse into the movie’s actual storyline. This trailer succeeded in doing one thing for me: It provided me with the reason why I’m not excited one bit about this movie. A follow-up post is currently being written that expands on my thoughts on the current state of Mufasa: The Lion King.
Snow White
I’m so tired of live-action remakes. And yes, I understand it’s not fully live-action. It’s mostly CGI, but you get what I mean. Snow White, I don’t care to see this as I couldn’t care less for the animated movie it’s being adapted from. If a review does show up on this site for the movie, it likely won’t be as soon as it’s been released. The only thing I’m really curious about with this movie is how it will perform at the box office, as there’s already been some controversy. The dwarves are CGI and not being played by actual actors, the movie is described as “woke” due to its story direction, and people don’t care for the two lead actresses, Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, due to recent comments. So we’ll see how it turns out next year.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
I’m definitely ready for this one. I love the Fantastic Four. I watched the show from the 90s, read the original comics as a kid, and I honestly liked the first Fantastic Four film released in 2005. But that was handled by Fox, and I wasn’t a fan of how Fox handled their Marvel assets. Being rebooted in 2015 and having the latest movie be among some of the worst superhero movies released, this one has a lot riding on its shoulders. However, the MCU has an outstanding track record, and I’m incredibly excited to see how Marvel’s First Family enters the fray. Nothing can change my mind either. The MCU has done great with the X-Men so far, and I much prefer the MCU Spidey movies to the Raimi films and The Amazing Spider-Man films, so I’m almost sure this will be another hit.
Captain America: Brave New World
Another highly anticipated movie for myself. This is Anthony Mackie’s first big screen outing, and it’s a big one. The official introduction to adamantium, Giancarlo Esposito’s villain, and Red Hulk showing up have garnered a lot of interest in the movie. It’ll be the first Captain America movie without Chris Evans as Cap and without Sebastian Stan showing up as Bucky. This is definitely going to be an opening night movie, and I’ll be sure to have my review out as soon as possible once I’ve watched it.
Frozen III & IV
I wasn’t the biggest fan of Frozen when it was first released. Likely because it became Disney’s most successful animated film and kicked The Lion King out of its top spot. But I gave the movie a chance, and I did like it. I enjoyed Frozen II a bit more, but it’s been years since I’ve seen either film, so I’ll have to check them out again and write my review after a fresh viewing. From what I remember of the ending of Frozen II, I don’t see where they can go with Frozen III and even Frozen IV, but all this confirms is that Disney has found its latest cash cow in Frozen.
Zootopia 2
You all should know how excited I am for Zootopia 2. The first movie was stellar, in my eyes, a near-perfect movie. I can’t wait to revisit the world of Zootopia and catch up with Judy and Nick. Newcomers Ke Huy Quan and Ginnifer Goodwin will join the cast, and it sounds like they might be stirring up some trouble. If they can keep the same tone as the first film but not make it so predictable this time, they’ve got a sure hit on their hands with Zootopia 2. Another opening night movie added to the list.
The Incredibles 3
It took 14 years to get a sequel to the first film, and six years later, The Incredibles 3 is confirmed to be in development. No further details were given, but the logo was shown off and looks pretty nice. I’d like to see that the characters have grown some. Maybe Bob and Helen have gotten old enough for retirement, and Dash, Violet, and Jack-Jack must step up and save the day. I just don’t want to see this movie start right after The Incredibles 2.
Toy Story 5
Why is this being made? If Frozen is Disney’s cash cow then Toy Story is Disney’s cash bull because they refuse to let this series die. Toy Story 3 ended perfectly, and Toy Story 4, while unnecessary, just like Toy Story 5, wrapped up everyone’s story quite nicely again. The villains have been announced as the toys go up against electronics and a 50-toy army of malfunctioning Buzz Lightyear toys. I trust the writers and I’m sure this will be another phenomenal entry, but I hope this is it for Toy Story.
Moana 2
You all don’t know this, but I loved the first Moana. It was a great film, and Auli’I Cravalho did a magnificent job in her introductory role as Moana. The singing was everything, and the twist regarding Te Fiti was something I didn’t see coming at all. I’ve said this before at other films above, but I truly can’t wait to see the sequel in November. A review is certain, and this is another opening night movie.
Plenty of other films were announced or given updates, along with a slew of shows, but these are just the ones that caught my eye and will likely have a presence on the site – Snow White is doubtful. Disney has been going strong for years, and D23 2024 proves they have no plans to stop anytime soon. With properties under their belt, such as Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and the entire preceding history of the Disney library, there’s sure to be a lot more on the way. Let me know in the comments which movies you’re excited about and why. I’d love to hear it!
In April of this year, Jonathan Majors was found guilty of assault and harassment against his ex-girlfriend. Marvel promptly fired Jonathan Majors, and what would become of Kang was now a mystery. There were rumors that Marvel would simply recast Kang, which seemed the easiest route, considering who Kang is. Still, Marvel recently announced that they’re abandoning Kang as the big bad of the Multiverse Saga. Dr. Doom will now be the big bad of the 5th Avengers movie, retitled Avengers: Doomsday from The Kang Dynasty. Oh, and get this – not only is Doom the new big bad, but Robert Downy Jr. is coming back to play Doom.
Naturally, quite a few fans on Twitter are upset about it, more so because RDJ is coming back rather than having a new actor play Doom. Me? I’m fine. I don’t know what route they’re going, but Marvel has entertained me more times than not, so I’ll be optimistic about it, as it’s still a fictional movie universe at the end of the day. Regardless, this broke a lot of Kang fans’ hearts. We never got to see him be an Avengers-level threat. The closest that we can get to seeing Kang in all his majesty is in the old cartoon, Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. I highly recommend the show aside from Kang. Before they rebooted it and made it more like the MCU with Avengers Assemble, this show could give the DC shows from the early 2000s a run for their money.
Just watch how beast Kang is
So, a couple of days ago, I came across a tweet on Twitter (and I do mean Twitter; you’ll never catch me calling it X). Twitter user @Exiledscoop3r made a thread that detailed how Kang would return and be a real threat to the Avengers in The Kang Dynasty. And after reading the thread, I have to say, we were truly robbed. This would have been the ultimate payoff after seeing him be humiliated by Antman, of all heroes. In fact, I was always against that being his first MCU movie because I knew how raw and powerful Kang could be. Check out the tweet below for Kang’s next steps in his MCU arc.
The Resurrection of Kang The Conqueror
His return from out of the Beyond Zone explained from the scrapped Avengers: The Kang Dynasty by Micheal Waldron and Jeff Loveness. pic.twitter.com/m13fFTU5HA
Reading through this thread, it would have been phenomenal to see it play on the screen. Kang would’ve gotten the Thanos treatment—making the audience understand his motivations, with some in agreement. His backstory alone already seems much more compelling than Thanos’. I really wanted to see how his story would play out, but sadly, that doesn’t seem to be coming to fruition.
Even with another actor in the role, I would have rather this than the current route. Sure, Jonathan Majors messed up and has to “suffer the consequences,” but why abandon the villain altogether? They could’ve easily saved Doom for the next saga if they really wanted him to be the big bad. And don’t get me wrong, Dr. Doom is just as beast as Kang, but this just feels like a cop-out. The characters that they choose not to recast in the MCU will never make sense to me, and it sucks that this has happened to 2 amazing characters at this point – Black Panther and Kang.
Again, I’m not upset about Doomsday or Doom being the big bad of the Multiverse Saga now, but I doubt what will happen will get me as hyped as I felt reading this and picturing it brought to life. I’m not 100% certain that this is based on the scrapped script for The Kang Dynasty, but if it is, Marvel better make Doom’s introduction to the MCU worth it all. Kang’s story is also said to be wrapped up in Doomsday, so we’ll see how they handle that. Until then, we’ll keep coasting and seeing Marvel’s course correction in real-time. We’ll find out in a couple of years if it pays off for them.
One thing to know about me is that I may not be a movie buff, but I’m a huge Dragon Ball fan. In fact, I’d admit I’m a bigger Dragon Ball fan than The Lion King and my love for the series might be on par with my passion for Sonic the Hedgehog. I’ve played a majority of the Dragon Ball games, read the O.G. manga through Dragon Ball Super, watched all 4 Dragon Ball shows, all 15 Dragon Ball Z animated movies, Dragon Ball GT’s movie epilogue, both Dragon Ball Super movies, and, unfortunately, the live-action Dragonball Evolution movie.
There are some animated movies created during the O.G. Dragon Ball era, but I didn’t watch any of those as they’re not canon and make some drastic changes to things already established within the continuity. There is a Dragon Ball film released in 1996 called Dragon Ball: The Path to Power that I’ve yet to watch, but I intend to watch it very soon. It will kick off my review series for Dragon Ball.
The review series will consist of 20 movies from Dragon Ball through Dragonball (the trash universe that Evolution was set in). Please find the full list of movies below:
Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball GT
Dragon Ball Super
Dragonball
Dragon Ball: The Path to Power
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero’s Legacy
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Dragonball Evolution
Dragon Ball Z: The World’s Strongest
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler’s Revenge
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – Second Coming
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F
One thing to note regarding my review series: This will be only the Funimation dubbed versions of the movies. There are multiple dubbed versions, most notably the Ocean Dub. I’m sorry, but those dubs suck. The voice acting was not it, and Funimation has the absolute best track record for dubs. I’m likely not going to feature any other dubbed versions besides Funimation.
I also like watching subbed DB, but I always prefer dubbed versions. If I write reviews for the subbed versions, they’ll be added quietly and not in another series run. I highly doubt the scores would be vastly different, and I’d likely be repeating points from the dubbed reviews.
Regular blog posts will be posted while this series is ongoing. Any specialty reviews, such as new movie reviews, will be posted on Tuesday evenings during the series. Once the series has been concluded, I’ll follow up with a blog post ranking the Dragon Ball movies from my least favorite to my absolute favorite. Be sure to look for the Dragon Ball reviews every Thursday evening starting next week. Enjoy!
If you recall in my previous post, this movie review blog isn’t going to be the same as before. Of course, I’ll be giving my opinion on a good majority of movies, but there are so many movies out there that I won’t get to them all. It’s not a goal to do so, but the more movies to watch, the better – am I right?
That’s where you come in. I always enjoyed reading the comments on RoyalBeast Reviews. Your thoughts, whether you agreed or disagreed, were always great to read. Maybe you noticed something I didn’t or you interpreted a scene different than I did. It’s nice to get insight into the minds of my audience.
What can I do to help?
I won’t hold you. Comments are great, but they’re very limiting. Sometimes you want to say more. Sometimes I wish a commenter could expand on their thoughts. So, here’s your opportunity to do so. I’m not a movie buff, and you may not be either. But I’d still love to read a review from you and find out your thoughts on a movie.
This will be limited to movie reviews starting out, but once I expand into television that avenue will be explored. Please understand that not every review will be showcased. Each review does have to meet a standard and will be reviewed and considered carefully to determine if it will be published or not. You’ll also be responsible for making sure that it is formatted correctly upon submission.
How can I submit my movie review?
If you’d like the chance to have your review featured on Not A Movie Buff, simply click this link or head to the Contact Us page and fill out the form. Once your request is reviewed, we’ll reach out via email and discuss submitting your review for consideration. Please allow 5-7 days for review and response. If your review is chosen to be featured, we’ll discuss when the post will be published and you’ll be featured on the homepage as the featured guest review.
As stated previously, the reviews will be limited to movie reviews initially. It can be a movie that I’ve already reviewed on the site or one that I haven’t given my thoughts on yet. Your review might even push me to watch the movie and write a review in response to yours.
This is something that I’ve thought about for a while and I have some help getting started. However, who knows how big the team could grow and you might even be part of it in the future. Until then, continue watching those movies and get those pens ready. I’m excited to read your thoughts.
Alright, so I know I said the last post was an introductory one, but I’d like to take the time out to give a sort of run down of what Not A Movie Buff will be like. Don’t worry, there aren’t any rules like an online forum where you can get booted. However, we all can still interact here and there in the comments, so that has to be spoken to.
It’s simple – be kind, courteous, and keep an open mind. This is a movie review blog. The reviews and blog posts that you read about are simply another person’s opinion. We won’t agree on every movie that comes out. Some I’ll enjoy more than others and some you’ll enjoy more than others. If you see a review, post, or even a comment that you don’t agree with, let’s do our best to keep it civil and have a nice discussion about our differences.
As the title states, I’m not a movie buff. I just enjoy watching movies and giving my opinion of them once I’ve finished watching them. I’ll always be quick to point out any inconsistencies and I’m going to let you know exactly what I think, without any worry of what others may think of the movie. Once again, keeping the same vibe as RoyalBeast Reviews, but putting a fresh spin on it.
What’s different this time around?
You all are used to my sole reviews and opinions. Well this time around, I’m switching things up. I don’t want to just read about your thoughts in the comments of my posts. I want to read a review from you. There is a lot that goes into that, so the next post will be a deep dive into being able to have your reviews showcased on Not A Movie Buff.
In addition to reviewing movies, I’ll also be reviewing different television series. I do have a desire to expand and grow my audience, and this is one way I can see that goal being accomplished. I’ve never done a television series review, so please bear with me when my first one does come out. Regardless, I’ll be starting soon and growing with each post that’s made.
Why ‘Not A Movie Buff’?
There’s a reason why I chose the name, ‘Not A Movie Buff’. Obviously, because I’m not actually a movie buff, but more importantly I can’t do this by myself. There are a ton of movies that I’ve seen and enjoyed, and I’ll be updating my site with reviews for those movies. I’ll be the first to admit, though, that I don’t watch the same movies as everyone else.
That being said, I’ll need your help at times. Just go to the Contact page, fill out the form, and recommend a movie that you’d like me to review if it isn’t already on the Reviews page. Be patient, please. I’ll need to work in any recommendations into the schedule that’s in place for my reviews. Also, not every recommendation will be accepted. There are some movies I just don’t watch. However, with me not being the only reviewer, the movie could be passed on to another non-movie buff. Keep the hope alive.
At the end of the day, this will be a fun family-friendly movie review blog, and I’m so excited about the direction that this is going to go. Thanks to my audience thus far, again. I can’t make it without you.
Sometimes change is something that’s needed and you know it. It’s not always easy, but it is worth it in the end. I liked what I did. RoyalBeast Reviews was a fun little hobby when I first started it. I will always take pride and joy in my very first review – 5 years ago.
I want to continue forward with my movie reviews, but I recognize that if I want to grow to the audience I envision then some things need to change. I’m still the same RoyalBeast Extraordinaire – I’m going to always give my raw and unfiltered opinion on any movie that I see. However, I’ll never claim to know this and that about cinematography. I’m just a guy who likes to give my opinion on different films. In simpler terms – I’m not a movie buff.
RoyalBeast Reviews had a good run, but I’ve evolved and I understand that’s necessary to reach the audience intended. So consider this post an introductory one. It won’t be a long one at all. This and the next couple of blog posts will be short – a little bit of housekeeping. But always expect a review – at least once a week. The number of blog posts will vary per week, but you’ll be reading my thoughts outside of reviews as well.
I’ve still got a ways to go before I’m where I want to be, but I’ll get there. Until then, I’m going to continue churning out reviews and sharing my viewpoint week after week. Thanks for joining me on the ride. It’ll be a fun one for sure!
