MCU Team-up efforts not solid, could use correction
The current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is nothing short of a powerhouse, with three out of the last four movies grossing over $1 billion worldwide and even its lowest-grossing films being held in higher regard than most superhero…
Worst season of âGame of Thronesâ still better than most TV shows
4/5 Stars It has often been said the longer a show remains on the air, the more the quality of its writing and impact will decline and wither away. Numerous programs have succumbed to this inevitability, including animated heavyweights âThe…
âPet Semataryâ proves unsettling addition to glut of King adaptations
3.5/5 Stars In a decade filled with numerous Stephen King adaptations, such as âIt,â âGeraldâs Gameâ and â1922,â âPet Semataryâ is a nice addition to enhance the master of horrorâs legacy. This version is a unique reimagining of both the…
Heartfelt âShazam!â may just be DCâs finest hour yet
4/5 Stars Warner Bros. has done it again. After restoring audienceâs faith in its comic properties through the likes of âWonder Womanâ and âAquaman,â the world of DC seems to have finally found its place in the oversaturated superhero franchise…
‘Captive State’ adds fresh spin to classic alien invasion genre
Ten years ago, âDistrict 9â was released into theaters. It came out in a time prior to the internet, setting critics and average moviegoers at each otherâs throats, and was lauded for its groundbreaking special effects and universal themes that…
‘Triple Frontier’ delivers bland storytelling with blander action
How many frontiers is too many? America can barely seem to manage one, two on a good day. Three? That seems like a recipe for disaster no matter how many walls we decide to build around it. Or at least…
âThe Dirtâ: What happens when âJackassâ director tries
Netflixâs newest original film âThe Dirtâ opens with a deprecating line about the â80s that quickly establishes the filmâs artistic direction. This movie follows the rise and fall of the infamous hair metal band âMötley CrĂŒe.â The wild tales about…
Harmony Korineâs âThe Beach Bumâ pushes every boundary available
Harmony Korine (âSpring Breakersâ) is a polarizing filmmaker, to say the least. His movies are anything but conventional, and if one goes into one of his films with the wrong expectations, they run the risk of being severely disappointed. âThe…
Jordan Peele follows up game-changer with âUsâ
Coming off the heels of the critically acclaimed, box office smash hit and Academy-Award-winning film âGet Out,â Jordan Peele is back to follow up his directorial debut with his sophomore effort, âUs.â Peele already has a star-studded cast from the…
James Gunn back with Disney âGuardiansâ
In July 2018, Disney made the controversial decision to fire writer/director James Gunn (âGuardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2â) over old, offensive tweets that had resurfaced online. However, in a shocking yet remarkable turn of events, Disney announced that Gunn…
