Netflix has released a documentary focusing on the life of the Notorious B.I.G., likely connected to the 24th anniversary of the rapper’s March 9, 1997 death. The documentary consists mainly of interviews by the close friends of Biggie who knew him since he was a child in Brooklyn, his mother and reflections by P. Diddy, B.I.G.’s music producer and...
An eerie gothic ambiance permeates “The Pale Blue Eye,” with crisp shots of the bleak, desolate landscape and the haunting figure of the Military Academy where much of the story takes place. The accurate 1830s costuming is gorgeous and stands out within the film. Most of the actors do a fine job with what the material gives them, but...
Released in February 2009, “Coraline” is a stop-motion dark fantasy horror film that has become a must-watch Halloween classic. Directed by Henry Selik, the film, based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman, has many depths and layers that carry a big impact. It is designed as a children's and family horror film, so anyone can...
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the seminal classic film “Shrek 2” was re-released in theaters on April 12, 2024. Known as a record of success, “Shrek 2” was the highest-grossing DreamWorks film, making upwards of $440 million domestically and $950 million internationally during its 2004 release. The iconic film continued this successful path and even outweighed all expectations when the...
In 2004, film audiences were introduced to the half-demon paranormal detective that was Hellboy in a cult favorite film directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Ron Perlman in the titular role. The film was followed by a sequel, “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” which branched out from the source material in the comics while still delivering on the...
“Becoming” opens similarly to the memoir of the same name — with former first lady Michelle Obama walking around her home. However, where the book is an intimate look into Obama’s life before and after her husband’s eight years in the White House, the documentary keeps her at a distance. Obama’s dazzling public persona and impassioned speaking grabs the...
When audience members were introduced to the highly-anticipated cast for “Eternals,” the world went haywire. As Marvel’s most diverse cast, they made sure to showcase each character as much as they could to hype fans up. New teasers went up on Marvel Studios’ official Instagram page for weeks before the newest posters for each character were shown. Seeing familiar...
When it comes to fine dining and the flashy spectacles within the world of “Hunger,” it’s a bigger message on socio-economic class and the whole discrepancy that comes with being associated as a “big-time chef.” The tortured artist film was released on Apr 8th to Netflix. The movie follows our protagonist Aoy, played by Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, who works at...
Jake Johnson sets out on his directorial debut with his latest comedy-thriller film, “Self Reliance.” It first premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival on March 11, 2023, and can now be enjoyed in audiences’ homes since its release on Hulu on Jan. 12, 2024.
The film follows Thomas “Tommy” Walcott (Jake Johnson) who lives a routine of...
“Beautiful Boy,” a story based on the memoirs of a meth addict and his father, stars rising newcomer Timothee Chalamet as Nic Sheff and seasoned actor Steve Carell as David Sheff. Although it boasts a star-studded cast (among them a Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee), “Beautiful Boy” falls brutally short. While the exhilarating soundtrack, powerful performances and...