The anti-hero has long found a place on television. From Walter White to Tony Soprano, series focusing on men misbehaving have long found success. Unfortunately, for women, this approach has been poignantly less effective. Yet, in the last five years, some of these swings have brought a more experimental and funny approach to television. Created … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Swarm’ Thrills with Bloody Extravagance and Explicit Sexuality
Review: ‘Somebody I Used to Know’ – A Familiar Yet Welcome Film Buoyed By Its Star
Somebody I Used to Know is Dave Franco’s sophomore directorial feature and first co-written by his real-life wife and star, Alison Brie. That behind-the-scenes familiarity has helped produce a solid film that subverts the romantic comedy tropes with an authentic and emotional story. That said, many of the hijinks that ensue will feel familiar, just … Continue reading Review: ‘Somebody I Used to Know’ – A Familiar Yet Welcome Film Buoyed By Its Star
Review: ‘Good Night Oppy’ Delivers Hope and Personal Stakes to an Adventure in the Stars
The idea of traveling to Mars has long fascinated creatives and scientists. Apart from those who believe a settlement on Mars is merely a matter of time, the planet has long drawn interest. Its similarity to Earth cannot be ignored, yet its inhospitable nature makes us wonder what might have been. Perhaps more importantly, it … Continue reading Review: ‘Good Night Oppy’ Delivers Hope and Personal Stakes to an Adventure in the Stars
Thirteen Lives: The World Unites
Ron Howard is no stranger when it comes to directing movies about people facing incredible odds of survival. In 1995 he launched audiences into space with Apollo 13. With his latest effort, Thirteen Lives, he plunges the audience into the dark muddy waters of a flooding cave. Thirteen Lives is based on the real-life Tham … Continue reading Thirteen Lives: The World Unites