In December 2019 the beginning framework for this film started happening under the guise that it was simply about a Comanche woman subverting gender norms to become a warrior. Director Dan Trachtenberg and co. wanted to keep it a surprise which would have been pretty amazing, but alas word got out and here we are with a… Read More Prey
Baz Luhrmann has created a film that is not only about the myth but also the man. Luhrmann is maybe the most equipped director to take on Elvis the myth, his penchant for the glitter and the pizzazz certainly lend themselves to his hazy Vegas days. The biggest and best part of Elvis is its… Read More Elvis
Colin Trevorrow has what are kernels of good ideas, but blasts them all through the nostalgia cannon that anything worth exploring is a misshapen bastardization of the magic we fell in love with. … Read More Jurassic World Dominion
When it was announced that Alex Garland would be writing and directing a new film, a horror film that would reunite him with A24, it became even more tantalizing. As the details slowly started to trickle out, it became apparent that Garland was definitely making something unique. What we get is definitely that, a wholly… Read More MEN
Welcome back to my monthly (ish) home video roundup. There is plenty to find at your local store, or wherever you purchase your physical media. From a classic musical for the whole family to the dark and brooding The Batman. First up, Singin’ In The Rain This highly acclaimed musical film has since spurned a… Read More Home Video Roundup
The Fantastic Beasts films are flawed and mired in the same problems that befall prequels, especially prequels that come out years, or even decades after the originals, in that they showcase things that were never introduced in the first ones. There is so much magic being used in fun and inventive ways that never happened… Read More Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Secrets of Dumbledor
The sequel to the surprise video game hit Sonic the Hedgehog is back in theaters, this time with a bigger budget, more characters, and a more mustachioed Jim Carrey. With Jeff Fowler back in the directing chair with the same screenwriters, there is certainly a visual throughline. Unfortunately, while the first film was certainly geared… Read More Sonic the Hedgehog 2
In 2016 directing duo “The Daniels”, made up of Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, blasted onto the indie film scene with their crazy wonderful film Swiss Army Man featuring Daniel Radcliffe as a corpse. It was inventive, creative, and thoroughly original, showcasing the talent of the Daniels not only as visionary directors but as compelling… Read More Everything Everywhere All At Once
Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds team up again, but this time instead of riffing off video games, they go after science fiction and time travel. The idea itself is intriguing, go back in time to find your wife and stop total annihilation. The idea of Reynolds going back in time and interacting with his younger… Read More The Adam Project
Pixar is no stranger to bringing a unique and special twist to the human condition. Whether it’s being shown with rats, cars, or fish, the stories are always bursting with creativity and heart. “Turning Red” is another welcome tradition of Pixar films that brings into focus a rich and complex way of life. Focusing on… Read More Turning Red
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