When traversing through the world of Disney and Pixar, one can observe the hallmarks and staples of contemporary American animation; a blend of hyperrealism and just enough cartoonish elements to project a three dimensional fantasy. This formula has proven its effectiveness with hits like Disney’s “Frozen 2” and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4.” However, the algorithmic aesthetic of this animation...
Released on June 1, 2023, “The Boogeyman” follows a grieving family who is targeted by the infamous legend. The family is composed of Sadie (Sophie Thatcher), her younger sister Sawyer (Vivian Lyra) and their father Dr. Will Harper (Chris Messina). Throughout the movie, it’s been made clear that the family is struggling with the loss of their mother figure,...
As the year progresses and more films are given confirmed releases, a more complete list takes shape. While dates always shift and many films are left unconfirmed, these are ten to look forward to in 2023.
HM “The Peasants,” “Past Lives,” “Maestro,” “Drive-Away Dolls,” and “Dune: Part Two.”
“The Killer”
The Netflix-backed neo-noir thriller finds Michael Fassbender playing a methodical...
10. “The Wages of Fear” (1953)
Henri-Georges Clouzot’s nail-biting odyssey features anxiety in its most welcoming form. Its suspense is unbounded — featuring a story of four men who are hired to transport trucks of nitroglycerin across a remote South American jungle to extinguish an oil fire. An adaptation of Georges Arnaud’s novel of the same name, the film follows...
Content Warning: Mentions of sexual assault and eating disorders.
Netflix’s newest narrative pursuit looks to get to the nitty-gritty of the life story behind one of the most famous women in 90s-to-early-2000s Hollywood in “Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me.” Part cinematic, part dramatic and partly journalistic, this documentary on the late Marilyn Monroe-esque model, actress and reality television...
Released May 19, 2023 “Fast X” follows our group of street racers that have pulled off multiple near-impossible feats. Led by Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel), the family’s new adventure follows them taking Dante Reyes, played by Jason Momoa. Dante Reyes is revealed to be the son of Hernan Reyes, the antagonist from “Fast Five” back in 2011. In the...
Whether you are a fan of Conor McGregor or not, it is impossible to deny his impact on the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). A one-of-a-kind fighter and character in his prime, the Netflix limited miniseries “McGregor Forever” covers the past few years of his career starting from his first attempt to regain the lightweight belt.
The show requires...
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 most recent example. A vivid reimagination of French composer Georges Bizet's four-act opera, the film assumes a completely new identity through the assembling of...
Released on May 4, 2023, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” follows our rag-tag team of heroes as they combat the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji). Led by Chris Pratt’s character, Star-Lord, the team now has an impending set of circumstances regarding saving the life of their beloved Guardian, Rocket (Bradley Cooper). Throughout the film, there are multiple flashbacks and...
Adapting what is arguably Judy Blume’s most recognizable work evokes a certain fear that it will not live up to the book’s reputation. Director Kelly Fremon Craig, also known for “The Edge of Seventeen,” takes on the arduous task of creating the film adaptation of the sacred “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” and was met with overwhelmingly...