‘Carmen’: a fervent visual and musical spectacle that provides a stunning, immersive experience

Adaptations and remakes are ever-increasing in their frequency throughout the modern landscape of film. Every so often, a spectacular, wholly original experience is birthed from the ashes of an older work — “Carmen” being...

The question of ‘Barbie’ being snubbed at the Oscars

On Jan. 23, the 2024 Oscar nominations were announced. As per usual with Oscar nominations, there was immediate widespread outrage over certain people or movies getting snubbed. This year, the movie to receive this...

“Bumblebee”: a drama disguised as an action flick

“Bumblebee,” now the sixth installment in the “Transformers” franchise, could easily have been a  mindless action movie meant to generate box office revenue, not positive reviews. Expectations weren’t high coming off the tails of...

First CW episode of ‘Batwoman’ is off to a rocky start

Superheroes have been the source of our entertainment for decades. Comic superheroes from DC Comics to Marvel Comics have been featured on both the big screen and the silver screen, fascinating and inspiring audiences...

‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’ deploys unrealistic details that take away from...

The final installment in the “To All the Boys” trilogy has finally been released on Netflix, just in time for Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day viewings. As it stands, “To All the Boys: Always and...

‘Triangle of Sadness’: a powerful, poignant analysis of the lives of the ultra-wealthy meets...

The film’s ambitious mix of dark satirical comedy and social commentary culminates in a wondrous piece of art spearheaded by great performances. Swedish director Ruben Östlund’s first foray into English language film, “Triangle of Sadness,”...

‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’ review: An explicable act of magic

The last time Wes Anderson brought Roald Dahl’s work to the big screen was in 2009 with “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and the result was an autumnal stop-motion delicacy. 15 years later, the director returns...

Peele’s “Us” makes for a nail-biting thriller but falls short of its predecessor

Jordan Peele’s sophomore film, “Us,” was a highly anticipated release following the success of his directorial debut “Get Out.” The film follows a family of four: Adelaide (Lupita Nyong’o), her husband Gabe (Winston Duke)...

The charming romance in ‘All the Bright Places’ fails to make up for its...

Courtesy of Netflix Netflix has been on a teen romance streak as of late. Following closely behind “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love...

‘Midnight in Paris’ explores love and nostalgia in a quirky yet meaningful way

  One of the best parts about remembering a treasured memory is how sweepingly it can overtake our state of mind. One minute you’re sitting on a desk overwhelmed with papers and trinkets, watching an...