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
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 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
I’m not entirely sure how to begin this review. Typically, I’d open with a clever hook, a witty observation, or a bold declaration. But as I sit here, hours after the credits rolled on Danny and Michael Philippou’s Bring Her Back, my hands still feel unsteady on the keyboard. My thoughts are scattered. There’s a … 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