“Black Adam” is the latest entry within the DC Extended Universe. The film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the titular Black Adam, Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Fate and Aldis Hodge as Hawkman. “Black Adam” has been a passion project for The Rock for over a decade. It’s been his dream role ever since his WWE days, but the...
The emotional weight of “Decision to Leave” creeps up on you. It is a subtle film and fully embraces this, creating an individualistic romantic detective procedural. Compared to his Vengeance Trilogy and “The Handmaiden,” director Park Chan-Wook exchanges brutal violence and passionate romance for subtle mysterious and romantic elements that work on an undertone.
Park, who won best director at...
The film’s all-star cast and prevalent themes failed to capture the attention of audiences which led to a dull cinematic experience.
From an ensemble cast overflowing with A-listers, to one of the most celebrated cinematographers, to a director with a solid track record, “Amsterdam” has all the right pieces. Yet the film doesn’t know what to do with these talents...
When deciding on what the scariest aspect of a horror film is, what comes to mind first? Is it the idea of an unknown killer out to slaughter whoever they come into contact with? An unsettled spirit enacting supernatural punishments on the living? Or could it be something more mundane than that, perhaps even commonly thought of as a...
Stephen King adaptations have come and gone; some good and some bad. On October 5th, Netflix released “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone,” a horror movie following Craig (Jaeden Martell), a teenage boy who is hired to read to Harlow, Maine’s billionaire resident, Mr. Harrigan (Donald Sutherland). Craig is introduced as a young boy grieving the death of his mother, while also...
The buzz around “Don't Worry Darling” was almost inescapable. With lead co-stars Florence Pugh and Harry Styles performing alongside other notable actors, and director Olivia Wilde, the movie was expected to be a hit.
The excitement was only dulled when fans and critics of Styles remembered that the singer has little to no acting experience. With his two roles being...
Sixty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe still holds a prominent place in the collective consciousness of American pop culture. Her newest biopic, directed by Andrew Dominik, was released on Netflix on September 28th.
Before diving into the film, it's worth examining Monroe’s image at the height of her stardom and today. Monroe is most famous for her “Dumb Blonde”...
Ever since the idea of the Multiverse was released in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” fans of the MCU were anticipating the return of Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and how he would handle the dangers of the Multiverse. With a startling beginning, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” quickly introduces us to America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), a young teenager...
Chicano photographer Esteven Oriol, born in Santa Monica, California began documenting his time on the road with popular hip-hop acts over 20 years ago. His footage has been curated for select art exhibits, developing the visual narrative of Afro-Latin and diasporic descendant art which makes up the heart of Los Angeles’ street culture.
His latest culmination of clips tell the...
Marilyn Monroe was a big actress during her time and remains a staple pop culture icon to this day. Her life was highly publicized throughout her career and she garnered a massive amount of attention from the media. Netflix’s documentary, “The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes” follows the life and death of Marilyn Monroe.
The documentary incorporates unheard...