Monday, April 29, 2024

How ‘Eternals’ could be the glory or downfall of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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...

A Glimpse into New-Western genre with ‘The Harder They Fall’

The opening sequence of "The Harder They Fall" displays the words, "While the events of this story are fictional ... These. People. Existed," and what follows is a thrilling interpretation of the classic western,...

Netflix’s “Britney Vs Spears” reveals the full tragic story behind Britney’s conservatorship and her...

Following the enormous amount of media coverage on Britney’s life and her fight against her conservatorship, “Britney Vs Spears” allows viewers to learn the full story. In the massive #FreeBritney movement, the support for...

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...

‘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...

Visual distractions and a plodding narrative in ‘Monster’ makes for a boring watch

Two men fight with a bodega owner over a gun. The gun goes off and the bodega owner dies. Three men are arrested for the murder, but was one of them actually involved? This...

‘Mortal Kombat’: Balancing fatality and realism

In “Mortal Kombat” (2021), writer Greg Russo and director Simon McQuoid aspire to blend the franchise's brutal violence and complex storyline into something that is also emotional and grounded. Cole Young (Lewis Tan) is...

Jessie Buckley and Josh O’Connor bring new life to the tragic romance in ‘Romeo...

Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene — or in the Lyttelton Theater in London, in the case of this movie. The PBS TV program “Great Performances”...

‘Thunder Force’’s lackluster comedy is elevated by its strong female leads

“Thunder Force,” which premiered on Netflix with stars Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer at the forefront as Lydia and Emily, presents two former friends who become superheros after genetically altering their DNA. The film...

‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ lives up to the original trilogy

Disney+ recently released films, such as “Soul” and “Raya and the last Dragon,” which have received positive feedback from audiences. Its latest release, “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers,” is yet another win for Disney...