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
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
In the crowded landscape of streaming, it takes something special to truly surprise audiences. This weekend, Hulu (and Disney+ internationally) did just that, dropping a brand-new, feature-length animated film into one of cinema’s most iconic sci-fi/action franchises. If you’re reading this and thinking, “Wait, there’s a new Predator movie out right now?” you are not … Read more
The weight of expectation is a heavy burden, especially in Hollywood. When a debut film like Past Lives arrives with the quiet force of a tidal wave, earning its writer-director, Celine Song, a well-deserved Oscar nomination for Best Original screenplay, the question inevitably follows: what’s next? The answer is Materialists, a film that boldly steps … Read more
The box office is a battlefield, and this past weekend, a familiar dragon soared above the competition, breathing new fire into a contentious Hollywood trend. The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon didn’t just debut at number one; it roared, posting an estimated $83.7 million opening that outperformed even the most optimistic projections. … Read more
In the high-stakes world of modern action cinema, the John Wick franchise stands as the undisputed champion, a benchmark against which all others are measured. With its hyper-stylized “gun-fu,” intricate world-building, and the stoic charisma of Keanu Reeves, it has carved a legendary niche. Now, the universe expands with Ballerina, a spin-off that carried the … Read more