“Dune: Part 2” Review
The thought had crossed my mind to reread Dune before venturing into Part 2. Before the first film debuted in 2021, I flipped open my copy, fired up an audiobook,
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“Madame Web” Review
Much like Sony’s Morbius, Madame Web exists as a Marvel Comics film that only feels half there. It has the premise for something akin to Happy Death Day with its
“Argylle” Review
There’s a moment in this spy comedy take on Romancing The Stone where the central author struggles to write dialogue for her character. She must find a solid, romantic punchline
“Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” Review
It’d be too easy to declare Rebel Moon an unoriginal idea of Seven Samurai in space, considering we’ve already had that very film with Battle Beyond the Stars. That’s not
“Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom” Review
As the DCEU ends, Aquaman’s exuberant nature arrives like the party animal far too late to get in on the party. The superhero swings by for his sequel with a
“Godzilla Minus One” Review
While the American Godzilla ongoing cinematic series continues to make the Japanese giant monster more palatable and simplistic for the American blockbuster-seeking audience, Toho seems to have a firmer grasp
“Napoleon” (2023) Review
There are many shades of how Ridley Scott approaches this interpretation of Napoleon Bonaparte. There are the expected moments of grandness, as when the elaborate wars of hundreds of soldiers
“The Marvels” Review
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has ballooned to such a degree that The Marvels represents an excess of the lore. Here is a film that requires you to not only be
“The Creator” Review
It’d be easy to go after The Creator for feeling so cliche of the sci-fi genre. It’s an action-filled picture about the dangers and humanity involved with recognizing the controversial
“Gran Turismo” Review
There’s a decent story worth telling around Gran Turismo, even if it has the same level of commercialism coursing throughout its veins. The famous racing game spawned a true story