James Wortman

Real love still happens sometimes.

It cannot be overstated how movies released exclusively on streaming services have almost zero cultural impact, no matter who’s in them. This is less true for series (i.e. #WhiteLotus, #Severance). If movie theaters go away, movies won’t be too far behind. Season-long storytelling only.

Marvel Studios Reveals ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast as Production Kicks Off A series of empty chairs whipped comic book social media into a frenzy earlier today as Marvel Studios’ employed a slow-drip live-stream ap...

#MarvelStudios captured the internet's attention for more than five hours today by live streaming a series of (mostly) empty chairs that revealed many of (but likely not all) the characters appearing in 2026's #AvengersDoomsday.

Full list and reax:
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Confession: I never skipped the intro for #YourFriendlyNeighborboodSpiderMan. Song is just too good.

James Wortman with the Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1 trade paperback.

I finally dove into #UltimateSpiderMan this weekend and … wow. I love it! Thank you, Jonathan Hickman and team! I’m officially adding this to the pull list!

‘Captain America: Brave New World’: Non-Spoiler Review Following numerous reshoots and widely publicized production woes, Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World has arrived, and alth...

Considering seeing #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld this weekend? Why not check out my spoiler-free review first?

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Don’t make it weird this #ValentinesDay …

Trailer Showdown: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ vs. ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ We all assumed we would be getting trailers for Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Universal Pictures’ during Super Bowl...

Which summer 2025 trailer released this week was superior, #FantasticFourFirstSteps or #JurassicWorldRebirth? Check out my verdict and first impressions over on The Wort Report!

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Writer George Nolfi Joins Rey Skywalker ‘Star Wars’ Film Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey Skywalker is one step closer to becoming a reality, with Ocean’s 12 and The Bourne Ultimatum writer George ...

It looks like the Rey Skywalker #StarWars Sequel Trilogy follow-up is moving forward ... and it has a new writer!

Read all about it over on the blog!

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SUBLIME! Ryan Gosling Could Star in Shawn Levy’s Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Film His job was beach. Now, it’s space. Ryan Gosling, Barbie ’s scene-stealing Ken and the immensely likeable star of such films as The Noteb...

Is Ryan Gosling about to bring his "Kenergy" to the #StarWars galaxy?

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dear anyone ever designing boss fights for video games: please just let me hit the guy

Got it Where it Counts: ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Season 1 Reaction Star Wars fans are a hyperbolic bunch. Whenever a new project debuts – whether it’s a theatrical film or a streaming series – it’s either...

Oh, you're a #StarWars fan but you HAVEN'T watched #SkeletonCrew? Here's why you need to fix that.

Star Wars Skeleton Crew

#SkeletonCrew is so, so, so good and stuck the landing with its finale. Great characters, interesting creatures and a genuinely heartwarming story make it one of my favorite #StarWars things in a while. Binge the whole season if you haven’t watched it yet! I hope we get more.

First there were books. Then a movie based on the books. Then a book adapted from that. Then a stage musical. Now a theatrical release. Truly, there is no rest for the Wicked

it's time to kill the music
it's time to cut the lights
it's time to fight the Muppets in the parking lot tonight

Wow, I really dug #Nosferatu. Goofy and gross with a lot of fun performances. Consider me a Robert Eggers stan for life.

If the sequel isn’t called Nosfera2, they’re leaving money on the table.

Rooty toot toots AND rummy tum tums?! Are you serious?

Merry Christmas, everyone!

If anyone ever called me a “nasty, wasty skunk,” I would be inconsolable.

Superman and Lois Lane in “Superman”

Flies around the world? Lives at the North Pole? Has an affinity for the color red? No, not him. I'm talking about #Superman!

Check out my reaction to the new teaser trailer here: jameswortman.blogspot.com/2024/12/expe...

Couple of cuties.

One of the all-time great people.

I love the #DieHard movies, but I also love how everyone talks like kids who just learned what curse words are. Especially in the second one.

‘The Bear’ Star Jeremy Allen White Joins the ‘Star Wars’ Universe with ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Role Well, this is weird. And don’t get me wrong … I LOVE weird. Heck, the main thing I love about the new Disney+ series Star Wars: Skeleton...

Are live frogs on the menu? My thoughts on Jeremy Allen White ("The Bear") joining the #StarWars universe in @jonfavs.bsky.social’s #TheMandalorianandGrogu

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We don't need more remakes of old movies. We need more MUPPETS remakes of old movies.

a person wearing an elephant mask and a kepler patch Alt: Neel from “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”

#SkeletonCrew is exactly the type of #StarWars story I’ve been waiting for. Lovable characters (Neel is the greatest), cool alien designs and a genuine, non-cynical sense of wonder. I’ll watch the first two episodes many times this week. What did you all think?

a man with a skeleton crew logo on his chest ALT: a man with a skeleton crew logo on his chest

So … I’m super excited about #StarWars #SkeletonCrew next week. But just how many Jedi were around during the Original Trilogy? Kinda hoping there’s a swerve with Jude Law’s character.

My brain this week. #Wicked #StarWars

I just hope we actually see all these things! So many of the projects announced in 2020 just never happened.