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
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
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