The “salt-of-the-earth” vigilante is a cornerstone of American cinema. From Michael Douglas’s D-Fens in Falling Down, methodically dismantling a society that has discarded him, to Samuel L. Jackson’s principled desperation in The Negotiator, and Denzel Washington’s heart-wrenching ultimatum in John Q, these films resonate deeply. They tap into a primal fear: that the systems designed … Read more
Alright, let’s talk about the galaxy far, far away. Grab your blue milk, settle into your favorite cantina booth, and let’s have a real heart-to-heart. Because let’s be honest, Star Wars is a glorious, beautiful, and spectacular hot mess right now. On one hand, we’re living in a post-Andor world. That show, folks, was something … Read more
Let’s be real for a second. You can’t navigate the pop culture landscape in the 2020s without tripping over Pedro Pascal. He’s the stoic, adoptive father in a galaxy far, far away. He’s the grizzled, reluctant guardian at the end of the world. He’s about to be the smartest, stretchiest man in Marvel’s First Family. … Read more
Hey everyone! Let’s talk about the big blue boy scout. Or rather, the elephant in the room that’s wearing a red cape. For months, the internet has been buzzing with electrifying excitement for James Gunn’s new Superman movie. The trailers drop, the fans go wild, and the box office predictions start flying. It’s supposed to … Read more
Hey everyone, grab your popcorn and let’s chat. Have you noticed something… strange happening at the multiplex lately? It feels like every few months, we get the same news cycle on repeat. A big-budget movie starring a fierce, capable female action hero hits theaters. It’s a spin-off of a beloved franchise. The critics say it’s … Read more
Let’s talk about magic. Not the Force-lightning, mind-trick kind, but the real-world magic of watching Star Wars for the first time. As kids, the equation was simple: Empire bad, Rebellion good, Luke Skywalker is our hero, let’s go blow up the Death Star. It was a perfect, timeless adventure. But we’re not kids anymore. We’ve … Read more
Well, it’s about time! I’m honestly surprised it took them this long. After watching DC successfully (and then less successfully) assemble a team of ne’er-do-wells not once, but twice, the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally looked over, saw the box office receipts, and said, “Okay, I think we can do that.” And so, we have Thunderbolts, … Read more
I’m going to be honest with you. When I sat down for Karate Kid: Legends, my expectations were set to “cautiously optimistic.” I expected some fun nostalgia, a few decent fight scenes, and a serviceable continuation of a beloved franchise. What I did not expect was to be sitting there, mind completely blown, wondering, “Who … Read more
Let’s turn back the clock. The year is 2021. The world is weird, movie theaters are tentatively reopening, and we’re all starved for something new, something exciting. Then, like a bolt of lightning, Netflix drops a bombshell: the Fear Street Trilogy. Three films, three different time periods, one interconnected story, released over three consecutive weeks. … Read more
When the curtain rises on a new Wes Anderson film, a certain comfort washes over the seasoned cinephile. You know, with an almost mathematical certainty, what you are about to receive: meticulously crafted symmetrical frames, a color palette so deliberate it could be copyrighted, whip-pans that snap with rhythmic precision, and a cast of familiar … Read more