While most audiences are excited for the release of fantasy The Little Mermaid this weekend, Netflix had another plan. Their new reality series MerPeople seeks to understand a unique community emerging on social media. The idea of “mermaiding” has caught on in a big way on TikTok and Instagram. Those participating in the subculture create … Continue reading TV Review: ‘MerPeople’ Documents an Inclusive, Yet Niche Community
TV Review: ‘FUBAR’ Entertains with Arnold Schwarzenegger But Struggles with Tone
The career of Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to defy logic. The body-builder-turned-actor-turned-politician truly embodies mogul status. Schwarzenegger dominated the action genre in the 1980s and 1990s, and his cultural impact remains to this day. However, his post-gubernatorial career has not generated many hits. FUBAR looks to reinvigorate his career as he jumps to TV. While the … Continue reading TV Review: ‘FUBAR’ Entertains with Arnold Schwarzenegger But Struggles with Tone
Review: “The Mother” – Jennifer Lopez Cannot Save This Uneven Action Thriller
Though the quality of her last several direct-to-streaming films has not been consistent, Jennifer Lopez has starred in a number of films that are fun to watch. The Mother, now streaming on Netflix, is a departure from the rest. Overlong, gritty, and uneven, Lopez carries the film in a role that unfortunately doesn’t give her … Continue reading Review: “The Mother” – Jennifer Lopez Cannot Save This Uneven Action Thriller
4K/Blu-Ray Review: ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ – Spectacular Presentation, Limited Special Features
One of 2022’s most surprising successes, All Quiet on the Western Front scored with audiences and critics alike. We praised the film in our review, and it seems destined to enter the War films canon. The German production was released on Netflix in the Fall of 2022. It went on to score seven BAFTA wins … Continue reading 4K/Blu-Ray Review: ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ – Spectacular Presentation, Limited Special Features
Review: ‘Queen Charlotte’ Restores The Crown to the World of Bridgerton
It's not often that a series finds itself spun off within three years of its creation. Then again, Bridgerton took the world by storm like few other shows. While some grew frustrated by Season 2, the world continued to grow with vibrant new characters. One character that received important development was Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel). … Continue reading Review: ‘Queen Charlotte’ Restores The Crown to the World of Bridgerton
Review: Netflix’s ‘Chupa’ Provides A Cute, But Imperfect Story About Conservation
By the 1990s, the animal rescue film became a staple for a generation of children. Movies like Free Willy, The Great Panda Adventure, and Flipper became a genre unto themselves. Yet decades later, changing practices in Hollywood has moved away from using animals for feature films. However, Chupa from Netflix and Jonás Cuarón found the … Continue reading Review: Netflix’s ‘Chupa’ Provides A Cute, But Imperfect Story About Conservation
Review: ‘Murder Mystery 2’ Feels A Bit Stale, Even With a Fun Sandler Performance
Much has been made about the return of Adam Sandler over the past few years. The comedian took the world by storm with Uncut Gems and kept the ball rolling with Hustle. At the same time, Jennifer Aniston relaunched her career with an award-winning lead performance in The Morning Show. Both stars have found renewed … Continue reading Review: ‘Murder Mystery 2’ Feels A Bit Stale, Even With a Fun Sandler Performance
TV Review: ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ Misses the Moment
The events that occurred in Waco, Texas in 1993 stunned the world. A group known as the Branch Davidians had come into a standoff against American law enforcement. After an extremely bloody skirmish, the next forty-plus days resulted in an unprecedented siege. It ended in a fire and death, with more than eighty deaths. For … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ Misses the Moment
SXSW 2023: A24’s ‘Beef’ Springs to Life with Wong and Yeun’s Darkly Comic Performances
As television continues to bring in movie stars to headline their projects, stars get the chance to play out of type. This allows performers to flex their acting muscles and often tell stories that audiences may not associate with them. Netflix hopes that Beef, the new series from Lee Sung Jin, draws you in with … Continue reading SXSW 2023: A24’s ‘Beef’ Springs to Life with Wong and Yeun’s Darkly Comic Performances
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