Early marketing and interviews regarding The Flash hyped the best DC movie that Warner Brothers has made. Bold words, indeed. Yet anticipation was somewhat reserved due to real-life conflicts and controversy of its lead star. Further confusing matters was when the film was meant to take place. Was this meant to be the end of … Continue reading Review: ‘The Flash’ – The Past Cannot Be Changed and the Fate of the Old DCU is Sealed
Review: ‘The Flash’ – A Heartfelt, Disappointing Mess
For movie studios everything, everywhere, all at once, seems to be about the multiverse. The DCU first dipped its toes into the idea of the multiverse and time-traveling with Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Since then, the comic book-inspired cinematic universe has attempted a soft reboot, veering away from its initial less-than-perfectly executed plan. … Continue reading Review: ‘The Flash’ – A Heartfelt, Disappointing Mess
Tribeca 2023: ‘Chasing Chasing Amy’ – An Ode with Feeling
It can be easy for a documentarian to place themselves in a story. Time and time again, documentarians become too focused on framing their thoughts on a topic rather than letting the information flow to the audience. For a documentary, objectivity matters more than most genres. Yet, in some cases, the personal connection becomes so … Continue reading Tribeca 2023: ‘Chasing Chasing Amy’ – An Ode with Feeling
Review: ‘Air’ – Director Ben Returns to Form with Outstanding Ensemble
The story of Michael Jordan and his rise to superstardom has been well documented. A ten-part documentary series, a movie featuring the Looney Tunes, and his iconic plays only tell part of his story. Jordan’s iconoclastic nature began with a red and black sneaker that forever changed the industry. Weirdly enough, it makes sense that … Continue reading Review: ‘Air’ – Director Ben Returns to Form with Outstanding Ensemble
Review: ‘Hypnotic’ – Ben Affleck Cannot Save a Lackluster Thriller
Once an iconic independent filmmaker, Robert Rodriguez continues to build his own ecosystem outside of Hollywood. In some cases, this has resulted in big wins, including the lucrative Spy Kids franchise. In other cases, his projects have struggled to make much of an impact. Combining forces with James Cameron and Ben Affleck opened Rodriguez to … Continue reading Review: ‘Hypnotic’ – Ben Affleck Cannot Save a Lackluster Thriller
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: ‘Triple Frontier’ Scratches an Itch, But It Should Be Much Cooler
Stories of men searching for riches in Central and South America have been with Western culture since the Spanish first came to the shores of the Carribean. Those stories have been mythologized the world over, with a mythical El Dorado perhaps the most famous of them all. Even in film, characters from The Treasure of the … Continue reading Review: ‘Triple Frontier’ Scratches an Itch, But It Should Be Much Cooler
1998 in Review: Armageddon Has No Style and Even Less Substance
When talking about Michael Bay films in a positive light, critics almost always say something to the effect of "make sure to leave your brain at the door". Here's the thing; I like my brain. The idea of needing to be literally brain dead to enjoy these films is not a selling point for me. … Continue reading 1998 in Review: Armageddon Has No Style and Even Less Substance