“The Eternals” Review
I find myself deeply torn on Marvel’s The Eternals unlike any other entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Most of these films aim for some simple and low goal that
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“Dune” (2021) Review
If there was anyone who could take the denseness and darkness of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi novel series to the big screen, it’d have to be director Denis Villeneuve. With
“The Addams Family 2” Review
The Addams Family was the darkly comedic family unit that seem perfectly suited for animation. I said as much in my review of the 2019 animated film and I still
“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” Review
The buddy dynamic of Eddie and Venom was by far the highlight of 2018’s Venom. Nearly an hour exposition was a drag to sit through but little bursts of brilliance
“Free Guy” Review
Free Guy is a video game movie that thankfully finds more to explore than how many references can be made and how much of a game can be replicated. That
“The Suicide Squad” Review
There’s a certain giddy freedom that James Gunn brings to DC’s overhaul of their bitter connected universe. His take on The Suicide Squad is a fiery cocktail that mixes the
“Space Jam: A New Legacy” Review
Remember fun? This question is literally asked in Space Jam: A New Legacy, hammering the blunt message that it’s easy to forget that our passions can be more than just
“Mortal Kombat” (2021) Review
There’s a moment of clarity at the beginning of Mortal Kombat, where the action is exciting, the violence potent, and dialogue minor enough to never come off pretentious or meandering.
“Godzilla vs. Kong” Review
It’s hard to talk about something like Godzilla vs. Kong and not just equate it to a blow-by-blow recount. This doesn’t make such a film bad as it’s rather pleasing
“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” Review
Fittingly titled, Zack Snyder’s Justice League is the most Snydery film he’s ever made. All of his usual hallmarks are ramped up to absurd degrees. The colors are extra washed