“Aquaman” rescues a drowning DC cinematic universe
Ever since his first appearance in 1941, Aquaman has always been pegged below his contemporaries. Several attempts to portray the hero seriously have yielded mixed results at best, leaving the hero who talked to...
From Minty to Moses: “Harriet” is an inspiring retelling of Tubman’s journey to freedom
We are in the midst of a biopic season. January’s “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile” shocked audiences with its depiction of infamous serial killer Ted Bundy’s relationship to protagonist Elizabeth Kloepfer. In late...
Choose your adventure in ‘Animals on the Loose: A You vs. Wild Movie’ with...
The sun is setting, and the jungle’s inhabitants feast their eyes upon you. Lethargic from a day with no food or water, you have a few minutes to make a decision before the animals...
Ryan Coogler pays homage to Chadwick Boseman in a Black women-centric Black Panther: Wakanda...
Themes of grief and loss complement the commentary on the destabilization of African and Mesoamerican lands by imperialist countries in a film full of setbacks.
The Marvel Studios logo is usually greeted with applause as...
Radar Replay: ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ is a metamorphic romance spanning space and time
It begins and ends with the titular castle. Throughout “Howl’s Moving Castle,” the lumbering steampunk behemoth undergoes many physical changes, whether it be the shedding of its bulky exterior or the polishing of its...
The ‘Rascal Does Not Dream’ double feature hits American theaters and tugs at its...
“Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai” is a romance comedy manga adaptation anime series that covers the first five volumes of the novel. The anime series, also generally called the “Rascal Does...
“Dumbo” fails to live up to the magic of the celebrated Disney classic
“Dumbo,” along with “The Jungle Book,” “Cinderella,” and the upcoming “Aladdin,” is yet another live-action remake of a popular Disney film. Starring a cute CGI elephant and an array of circus performers, the film...
Surprisingly sophisticated, ‘The Invisible Man’ offers a nuanced take on surviving an abusive relationship
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2017 was a big year for Universal Pictures. On May 22, the studio unveiled their answer to the incredibly popular Marvel Cinematic Universe: a...
John Krasinski proves he’s no one-hit wonder with ‘A Quiet Place Part II’
In 2018, John Krasinski captured many by surprise with his revolutionary horror film “A Quiet Place.” The notion of Jim from “The Office” writing, directing and starring in a horror film seemed far-fetched, yet...
‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ falls short in every expectation
Ant-Man and the Wasp returned to cinema as of Feb. 17, as “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania;” starring Paul Rudd as the beloved Ant-Man and a recasting of his daughter Cassie Lang with actress...