Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was a game changer. The 2018 movie introduced a dynamic and exhilarating animation style that matched the energy of its characters and the depth of its storytelling. A breathtaking game changer, the film challenged the status quo of what an animated film could be. Into the Spider-Verse took full advantage of … Continue reading Review: ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ – A Multi-verse of Amazing
X (Ten) Thoughts While Watching Fast X
The Fast and the Furious film franchise began way back in 2001. Since then, characters have come and gone. Timelines have been jumbled and rearranged. Physics have become increasingly ignored, and any logic is pushed aside in favor of nitrous-boosted action. Moreover, a diverse cast and a message of family are themes that have greatly … Continue reading X (Ten) Thoughts While Watching Fast X
The “Creed” Trilogy: Saying Goodbye to Legends while Establishing New Legacies
The past does not quite stay in the past. Efforts can be made to ignore or forget painful memories and adverse moments associated with it. However, these experiences form the fabric of individuality. Furthermore, how is a legacy established without a full understanding and acceptance of the past? The Creed franchise began in 2015. It … Continue reading The “Creed” Trilogy: Saying Goodbye to Legends while Establishing New Legacies
Review: ‘Air’ – Ben Affleck Invites Audiences to Come Fly With Him
The Air Jordan line is arguably the most successful sneaker line in athletic wear history. Thirty-seven models strong, in an innumerable number of colorways, it is mainly responsible for the current existence of today's extremely lucrative sneaker industry. Therefore, it might be surprising to know that the Nike/Michael Jordan partnership almost did not happen. The … Continue reading Review: ‘Air’ – Ben Affleck Invites Audiences to Come Fly With Him
Review: ‘Bill Russell: Legend’ – A Hero On and Off the Court
Emmy winner Sam Pollard has made a career of crafting carefully thought-out documentaries. His subjects have included Martin Luther King Jr., Sammy Davis Jr., and Arthur Ashe among others. Basketball great Bill Russell is the latest figure Pollard focuses on for Netflix’s Bill Russell: Legend. Bill Russell has the distinction of being the ultimate winner … Continue reading Review: ‘Bill Russell: Legend’ – A Hero On and Off the Court
Review: “M3GAN” – I, Doll-bot
Dolls are terrifying. Lifeless miniature replicas of the human form that stare blankly into nothingness, planning the demise of their unsuspecting victims. Lost souls and demonic entities possess these ungodly figures waiting for the right moment to unleash hell. At least that’s what Hollywood would have you believe. M3gan however is different. More I, Robot … Continue reading Review: “M3GAN” – I, Doll-bot
Review: ‘Creed III’ – A Winner by Unanimous Decision
Creed III finds Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) sitting on top of the world. After winning his final bout, Adonis retires from the quadrilateral and is ready for the next chapter in his life. As he takes on new responsibilities, a former friend from his past threatens to force Creed back into the ring one … Continue reading Review: ‘Creed III’ – A Winner by Unanimous Decision
Berlinale: ‘Tár’ – Field’s 3rd is a Masterpiece
From the onset, simplicity and precision are on full display in Todd Field's Tár. Opening credits scene, singing solo performance in the background. From there, an orderly beat-by-beat question-and-answer prelude slowly sets the stage for what’s to come. The sehr langsam tempo is consistent for a while until Field, serving as both director and writer, … Continue reading Berlinale: ‘Tár’ – Field’s 3rd is a Masterpiece
Review: ‘You People’ – An Unfunny Satire and Huge Miss
It's been many years since Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and Hollywood continues building projects around interracial relationships. Director/writer Kenya Barris alongside co-writer/star Jonah Hill attempt to offer an edgier and funnier take on the topic with their movie You People for Netflix. In this latest exploration, a young couple faces challenges from their families … Continue reading Review: ‘You People’ – An Unfunny Satire and Huge Miss
Review: Netflix’s ‘The Wonder’ – A Study on Perspective
“We are nothing without stories, and so we invite you to believe in this one." A camera panning over a soundstage with Niamh Algar’s voice-over opens Netflix’s The Wonder. An odd way to begin a period piece, director Sebastián Lelio starts audiences off behind the scenes with a narration about fact vs. fiction. The scene … Continue reading Review: Netflix’s ‘The Wonder’ – A Study on Perspective