While Alfred Hitchcock did not create the thriller, it's undeniable that he perfected it. To this day, his best works are clearly identifiable in tone and style. While many have tried to emulate this unique vision, few have been able to match it to perfection. The Mistress, a new film starring John Magaro, attempts to … Continue reading Review: ‘The Mistress’ – Magaro Stars in a Fun Homage to Hitchcock
Review: ‘The Beanie Bubble’ – Cultural Nostalgia Bubble Bursts
Lace up your Air Jordan's, grab your Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, turn off your Blackberries, and set aside your Tetris handheld game. Beanie Babies are the new craze! The Beanie Bubble is Hollywood’s latest entry in the cultural nostalgia trend. So far, the results have been mixed, ranging from major awards consideration worthy to solidly entertaining. … Continue reading Review: ‘The Beanie Bubble’ – Cultural Nostalgia Bubble Bursts
Review: ‘The Deepest Breath’ – A True Story Of Going In Too Deep For Glory
Freediving, the sport of diving under the water without any breathing assistance, is as dangerous as going climbing without the use of a harness as seen in Free Solo. It's a sport where you ask why would anyone be willing to do any of this. One slight problem could result in death. In Laura McGann's … Continue reading Review: ‘The Deepest Breath’ – A True Story Of Going In Too Deep For Glory
TV Review: ‘Full Circle’ Ed Solomon and Steven Soderbergh Craft a Meticulous Crime Fiction
Few directors can balance an ensemble quite like Steven Soderbergh. The director behind Ocean's Eleven, Logan Lucky, and Traffic loves to let stars excel with big performances. Yet he's at his best when he turns down the temperature, allowing actors to embrace their subtle differences within a larger team. Working off screenplays from creator Ed … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Full Circle’ Ed Solomon and Steven Soderbergh Craft a Meticulous Crime Fiction
TV Review: ‘The Bear’ Season 2 Takes the Crown as the Best Show on Television
There are few things more exciting in television than watching a series take the leap. Those who stuck with The Leftovers saw it emerge as one of the best shows of the decade. Succession shook off its first-season jitters and began firing on all cylinders. Even all-time great shows like Mad Men and Breaking Bad … Continue reading TV Review: ‘The Bear’ Season 2 Takes the Crown as the Best Show on Television
Review: ‘Stan Lee’ – A Glossy Look at Marvel’s Biggest Champion
The story of Marvel can scarcely be told without some focus on Stan Lee, the man, the myth, the mascot. The eponymously titled Stan Lee, a new documentary by David Gelb, flips this script to focus on the life of a true comic book giant. Told primarily in the first person, Gelb focuses on the … Continue reading Review: ‘Stan Lee’ – A Glossy Look at Marvel’s Biggest Champion
Review: ‘Nimona’ – A Raucous Anthem for Acceptance
“Pedal to the floor, hardcore, I don’t go slow. Future on my mind I’m leaving the past behind.” rocks K. Flay as the end credits roll. Her rock anthem, “T. Rex,” perfectly sums up the convictions of Nimona. Nimona keeps the pedal to the floor during its nearly 90-minute run time. It is a hardcore … Continue reading Review: ‘Nimona’ – A Raucous Anthem for Acceptance
Review: ‘The Stroll’ – A Documentary Concerned with Trans History
For decades, Cis history has dominated the way history becomes fact. However, the ideological apparatus that defaults to this thinking has found more challenges than ever. Features, like HBO's recent documentary The Stroll prove that with diversity comes new approaches to filmmaking. The personal story from director Kristen Lovell about her time as a sex … Continue reading Review: ‘The Stroll’ – A Documentary Concerned with Trans History
Secret Invasion – Episode 3 – ‘Betrayed’ Recap
Lots went down last week. We discover that Nick Fury has married a Skrull. Gravik is building a Super Skrull tech in a lab. With the potential for a new power rising, Fury must act fast to stop the impending events. Secret Invasion Episode 3 - “Betrayed” confirms the Super Skrull plan is in place. … Continue reading Secret Invasion – Episode 3 – ‘Betrayed’ Recap
TV Review: ‘The Witcher’ – Even in Season 3 Same Issues Plague the Series
Over the first two seasons, The Witcher became one of the most successful video game adaptations to date. While it pulled heavily from the popular fantasy novel series, creature designs from the games helped elevate the visuals. Pulling popular characters from the novels, the series built brilliant lore around its central characters. Unfortunately, The Witcher … Continue reading TV Review: ‘The Witcher’ – Even in Season 3 Same Issues Plague the Series