“Bo Burnham: Inside” Review
Of all the films and special that attempted to tap into the anxieties and isolation of the Coronavirus pandemic, few will ever feel as cathartic, emotional, and perfectly relatable as
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“Dual Mania” Review
Dual Mania boasts a tale so simple it neatly fits more into the realm of traditional noir than it does the neo-noir thrillers of the 1990s. Sure, it has some
“Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” Review
Samuel L. Jackson at one point in the film picks up a mace and asks himself how it would work against bad guys. Being in the middle of an escape,
“In The Heights” Review
What a wonderful summer treat of a musical! In The Heights is that sublime feel-good picture with everything one could want out of such a production. It’s lavish in its
“Loki” Episodes 1-2 Review
Tom Hiddleston’s character of Loki receives perhaps one of the most lore-heavy and perplexing of Marvel series. The series takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame, when a Loki
“A Quiet Place Part II” Review
The world of sound-sensing monsters from the 2018 hit A Quiet Place expands just enough in its sequel. More of the world is explored but only to a degree where
“Cruella” Review
Akin to Disney revisionist villain origins of Maleficent, Cruella reimagines the 101 Dalmations villain as both a tragic girl and anti-hero fashion magnet. Yes, it’s yet another Disney retread of
Why The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (Almost) Works
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier continues the adventures of Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes. Sam, having been given the Captain America shield by Steve Rogers at the end of
“Those Who Wish Me Dead” Review
I’d like to imagine that the pitch for Those Who Wish Me Dead centered entirely around the climax. Picture this: Angelina Jolie in the woods defending a boy from hitmen
Songbird is the Worst Dystopian Film
The term dystopian refers to a state or society where there is great suffering or injustice. Fictional dystopian stories often come under the umbrella of speculative fiction, carrying a cautionary