Super Bowl LIII drops ball on everything

The Super Bowl has become a bit of a phenomenon in recent years for the entertainment business in general. The sports juggernaut that is the NFL is already, as stated by Albert Brooks in 2015’s “Concussion,” a corporation that “owns…

What everyone missed, misunderstood about ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

“Bohemian Rhapsody” premiered in theaters back in November 2018 and has been a favorite to win awards since. The two-hour biopic goes through the life of Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek, “Mr. Robot”) and the band Queen, from formation all the…

91st Academy Awards demonstrates more snubs in unexpected places

Despite the backlash directed toward the Academy Awards in recent years, there are still those who both watch and believe they have some merit. It is a good platform to promote films that may not have been on the public’s…

‘Glass’ fails to live up to legacy, quality of its predecessors

After nearly 20 years of waiting, the sequel to 2000’s cult hit “Unbreakable” is finally here. Director M. Night Shyamalan (“Split”) has been teasing this installment for years, but is “Glass” worth the wait or as brittle as Elijah Price’s…

‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ falls into pit of classic horror movie tropes

Dan Gilroy’s characters from “Velvet Buzzsaw” feature some prominent names that are as uncommon and eccentric as the film itself. Some of these characters include Morf (Jake Gyllenhaal, “Okja”), Rhodora (Rene Russo, “Nightcrawler”), Damrishm (Daveed Diggs, “Blindspotting”) and Coco (Natalia…

‘Resident Evil 2’ remake proves to be major success for Capcom

Back in 1998, Sega released “Resident Evil 2,” which overwhelmed audiences with its thick atmosphere and dedication to scares that were emphasized with fixed camera angles, tank controls and blocky graphics. The series has gone through a bit of a…

“*Freeswaglikedis*” tells story of grit, luxury of Poncho Loco’s life

For some fans, the journey to Poncho Loco’s “*Freeswaglikedis*” seemed to be developing at a laggard pace. It had been almost a year since the original four-song EP dropped. While Poncho was posting snippets of what was going down in…

Puzzle Answers 11/30/18

Top 10 movies to check out in theaters this holiday season

2018 may be coming to a close, but Hollywood is showing no signs of slowing down. From blockbuster spectacles to family pleasers and dramatic award contenders, December 2018 is filled to the brim with films worth time and money. Here…

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ shatters conventions, still proves mediocre

“Ralph Breaks the Internet” is not nearly as good as the first film, but it may be perfect for a parent looking for a funny film to teach their kids some lessons on friendship. The two biggest complaints against the…