‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ updates disappointing predecessor
In the midst of a family tragedy, director Zack Snyder (“Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice”) was forced to step down from his position during post-production of 2017’s “Justice League.” Following the hiring of Joss Whedon (“The Avengers”) in his…
‘Yes Day’ fails to bring anything new to family film genre
As it does every year, Netflix has already began flooding its service with an oversaturation of original content, which mostly lacks in thought and originality due to the rushed nature of each production. In general, these films often fall under…
‘Bad Trip’ humors audiences while André capitalizes on shock value
Reminiscent of comedies such as “Borat,” the recent Netflix release “Bad Trip” derives its humor from the depiction of fictional characters’ interactions with real-life individuals. Despite possessing a paper-thin plot, the film more than makes up for this through its…
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ disappoints as MonsterVerse’s first crossover film
After the release of two “Godzilla” films and “Kong: Skull Island,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ MonsterVerse has finally produced crossover stories, beginning with the film “Godzilla vs. Kong.” Though it promises to feature the anticipated showdown between its titular characters for…
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ ignites hope for new original Disney+ films
For the first time in five years, Walt Disney Animation Studios has produced a film which is not a sequel to a pre-established work. The film, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” stands out as one of the studio’s more impressive…
Potential for ‘Ma’ sequel thrills hopeful cult horror fans
In a dazzling moment of triumph for fans of cult horror, Tate Taylor, the director of the iconic modern classic “Ma,” has come out with the announcement of his personal vision for a sequel. A director known best for films…
Miyazaki let down disappoints following Studio Ghibli hiatus
From “Castle in the Sky” to “My Neighbor Totoro,” Studio Ghibli has been long revered for its works in the field of animation. Since its establishment in 1985, the studio has become well-known for its beautiful, hand-drawn productions, and especially…
Disney+ steals hearts with Christmas release of ‘Soul’
With the timely advent of Disney+ and the modern plague which has constrained us all to the comfort of our couches, what better time has there ever been for the consumption of a brand-new Pixar movie? “Soul,” directed by Pete…
Netflix horror film ‘His House’ examines refuge crisis
The best horror stories are considered to be the ones that take us out of our comfort zone and make us confront the more disturbing truths of life, especially within the world of movies. Whether it’s the personal anxieties that…
Murray’s role steadfast despite being ‘On the Rocks’
2020 has been notable in that filmgoers have had to grow quite dependent on streaming services and video-on-demand outlets in order to experience the few new releases this year. Through its first year of operation, Apple TV+ has slowly grown…
