The gang is back in taking second servings for DC's more family-friendly comic book film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods. That is if you can define this as "family-friendly." Considering the content is slightly darker than the first film, I doubt you can. As children-turned-muscular adult bodies, Billy Batts (Asher Angel/Zachary Levi) and company find … Continue reading Review: ‘Shazam! Fury Of The Gods’ – A Sequel That Doesn’t Strike Twice
Review: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’
It's hard to believe that it has already been nine years since Keanu Reeves took on the titular character and stormed through multiple chapters as the hitman who took on everyone. Yet, here we are, the fourth (and possibly final) film with director Chad Stahelski and the movie at its longest, a full 169 minutes … Continue reading Review: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’
SXSW 2023: ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ is a Fantastical Old Timey Action Spectacle
In an IP-heavy world, it's actually a wonder it took so long for another Dungeons & Dragons film. The role-playing game has long transcended the confines of tabletop popularity. The Stranger Things revival only increased its relevance across popular culture. Add in the freedom it allows for storytellers, and you have a world of possibilities. … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ is a Fantastical Old Timey Action Spectacle
SXSW 2023: ‘Only the Good Survive’ Will Knock Your Socks Off
Every so often, a gift of genre mashups lands in our laps. This SXSW, that film is Only the Good Survive, which quickly draws you into the intriguing premise. A mix between hard boiled crime, Scott Pilgrim ADHD energy, and a caper gone wrong, Only the Good Survive is a triumph of vision. Director Dutch … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Only the Good Survive’ Will Knock Your Socks Off
Most Anticipated SXSW 2023: The Horror & Midnighters
We don't know about you, but having your skin crawl in a theater with 100 people is a very cool experience. At SXSW, you can multiply that by ten. With one big franchise crashing the party and plenty of scary things just on the outskirts, horror is alive and well at SXSW. Check out our … Continue reading Most Anticipated SXSW 2023: The Horror & Midnighters
‘The Mandalorian’ – ‘Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore’ Recap
Mando returned, and we returned to the groove with lots of lore. While Season 2 expanded parts of the Star Wars universe at times, this season already feels far more Din (Pedro Pascal) & Grogu-centric. It's good to note that Pascal's vocal performance can illuminate the importance of the expanding lore and exposition. While there … Continue reading ‘The Mandalorian’ – ‘Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore’ Recap
Review: ‘Creed III’ Builds on the Legends of Jordan and Majors
There are few things more satisfying than watching performers push each other to deliver their best work. The 1970s brought out the best in De Niro, Pacino, Hackman, and Duvall. In the 1990s, Hanks and Denzel ushered in a new era of dramatic performance. Today, it's clear that two young actors are making an indelible … Continue reading Review: ‘Creed III’ Builds on the Legends of Jordan and Majors
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
‘The Mandalorian’ – ‘Chapter 17: The Apostate’ Recap
It’s been 2 years since the events of Season 2. Those who only watch The Mandalorian need a recap. The last time we saw Grogu, he left Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) to join Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and become a Jedi. Favreau, Filoni and co. reversed during The Book of Boba Fett, which reunited the … Continue reading ‘The Mandalorian’ – ‘Chapter 17: The Apostate’ Recap
We Miss VHS: ‘Strange Days’ Stuns as the Best Dystopian Nightmare Since ‘Blade Runner’
For decades, audiences have been transported by Sci-Fi futurism, only to be trapped in dystopias. While movies like Total Recall and Blade Runner have jumped decades, others chose to set themselves in near-future nightmares. Strange Days, from director Kathryn Bigelow, captures Y2K anxiety, fears of surveillance, distrust in police, and simmering racism to craft a … Continue reading We Miss VHS: ‘Strange Days’ Stuns as the Best Dystopian Nightmare Since ‘Blade Runner’