“Star Wars: The Batch Batch” Episode 1 Review
The Bad Batch attempts to give some more character and humanity to the cloned Stormtroopers that once fought alongside the Jedi. It was hard to feel for them during their
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“Here Are The Young Men” Review
There comes a moment when boys become men or, rather, are expected to become men. But what does it mean to be a man? The answers varie based on the
“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.
“Crisis” (2021) Review
There are three stories told in Crisis that try to paint a complete picture of the opioid epidemic. We see how it affects those personally when tragedy strikes a family.
The Oscar Nominations and Escapism
The Academy Awards are soon approaching. The nominations for Best Picture included the following: The Father, a drama about Anthony Hopkins losing his memory and his family dealing with the
Zack Snyder Owes You Nothing
To promote his director’s cut of Justice League, director Zack Snyder decided to appear on a charity stream on the week the film would premiere on HBO Max. Towards the
“The Truffle Hunters” Review
The act of hunting for truffles was something I knew about but never thought too much about. It seemed like it’d be an interesting profession, hiking through the woods searching
“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
“The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” Review (Episode 1)
The benefit of saddling the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a miniseries format can allow for better breathing room and more experimentation. It’s the perfect vehicle to give the sidekicks of