Saturday, May 18, 2024
It’s been difficult doing reviews for a show like “Orphan Black” because so much plot is jammed into each episode that it’s hard to decide what are the most important things to talk about, but this week, I’m having the opposite problem: I can’t decide what to talk about because nothing felt particularly vital. “Variable and Full of Perturbation” is...
Unsurprisingly, “Governed As It Were By Chance” picks up right where the last episode left off — with Sarah (Tatiana Maslany) and Dyad lackey Daniel (Matthew Bennett) in a car crash. What is surprising, though, is who crashed into them: Kira’s (Skyler Wexler) probable father, Cal (Michiel Huisman). And he did it to save Sarah from Daniel, who is...
The superhero genre has become a staple in today’s film and television industry. It’s become the driving force of contemporary blockbusters, with many of them becoming the highest-grossing movies every summer. Marvel and DC comics have headlined movie theaters across the world with characters like Iron Man, Superman, Batman and Captain America, as they have come to life from...
*Spoilers* A wolf, a moth and crystal tears fashioned from clear glass set the fantastical yet misleading background for Netflix’s latest release “The Tearsmith” on April 4, 2024. Based on the international best-selling Italian novel “Fabbricante di lacrime” by Erin Doom, the film follows the blossoming forbidden romance between Nica (Caterina Ferioli) and Rigel (Simone Baldasseroni) from their time at...
The CW network is known for its exciting DC shows, such as “The Flash.” Among its most popular TV shows, the season premiere of “Walker” was a huge hit for the CW, as it captured its largest audience yet at over three million viewers. By now on its third episode, “Walker” has proven a disappointing watch accompanied with a...
“Attack on Titan” has a lengthy storyline with brilliant easter eggs and outstanding animation. Many fans have been following the show ever since its manga counterpart was released in 2009 by Hajime Isayama. As his first ever publication, Isayama’s post-apocalyptic world turned into a best-selling manga that eventually became a must-watch show.  The story centers around Eren Jaeger (Yuki Kaji),...
With Marvel in Phase Four of its cinematic universe, they have been introducing new characters based on the Marvel Comics. At the D23 convention in 2019, it was announced that a series based on “Moon Knight” would be released on the Disney+ streaming platform. “Moon Knight” premiered on March 30 and is set to release every Wednesday until its...
Content warning: This article discusses sexual assault and police misconduct. The highly anticipated crime documentary “Victim/Suspect” was released May 23 on Netflix. Director Nancy Schwartzman, incites a heart-rending and insightful film project that is challenging yet necessary to view. Compelling the audience to remain engaged and refrain from averting their gaze, the documentary chronicles Investigative Journalist Rachel De Leon’s four-year...
Last year, Star Wars’ very first live action series, “The Mandalorian,” debuted on the nascent streaming platform, Disney+, with widespread acclaim from longtime fans and newcomers alike. It follows the story of the titular Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) as he breaks from the Bounty Hunters’ Guild and the Imperial remnant in order to protect a force sensitive infant alien, dubbed...
Netflix has been on a roll recently, having numerous Christmas films and shows lined up well before Thanksgiving. As audiences are on the hunt to discover a new series to binge to put them in the holiday spirit, Netflix’s new show “Dash and Lily” is a gem among many with its powerful storytelling and delightful characters.  “Dash and Lily,” based...