MCU Team-up efforts not solid, could use correction
The current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is nothing short of a powerhouse, with three out of the last four movies grossing over $1 billion worldwide and even its lowest-grossing films being held in higher regard than most superhero…
Worst season of ‘Game of Thrones’ still better than most TV shows
4/5 Stars It has often been said the longer a show remains on the air, the more the quality of its writing and impact will decline and wither away. Numerous programs have succumbed to this inevitability, including animated heavyweights “The…
‘Pet Sematary’ proves unsettling addition to glut of King adaptations
3.5/5 Stars In a decade filled with numerous Stephen King adaptations, such as “It,” “Gerald’s Game” and “1922,” “Pet Sematary” is a nice addition to enhance the master of horror’s legacy. This version is a unique reimagining of both the…
Heartfelt ‘Shazam!’ may just be DC’s finest hour yet
4/5 Stars Warner Bros. has done it again. After restoring audience’s faith in its comic properties through the likes of “Wonder Woman” and “Aquaman,” the world of DC seems to have finally found its place in the oversaturated superhero franchise…
‘Captive State’ adds fresh spin to classic alien invasion genre
Ten years ago, “District 9” was released into theaters. It came out in a time prior to the internet, setting critics and average moviegoers at each other’s throats, and was lauded for its groundbreaking special effects and universal themes that…
‘Triple Frontier’ delivers bland storytelling with blander action
How many frontiers is too many? America can barely seem to manage one, two on a good day. Three? That seems like a recipe for disaster no matter how many walls we decide to build around it. Or at least…
‘The Dirt’: What happens when ‘Jackass’ director tries
Netflix’s newest original film “The Dirt” opens with a deprecating line about the ’80s that quickly establishes the film’s artistic direction. This movie follows the rise and fall of the infamous hair metal band “Mötley Crüe.” The wild tales about…
Harmony Korine’s ‘The Beach Bum’ pushes every boundary available
Harmony Korine (“Spring Breakers”) is a polarizing filmmaker, to say the least. His movies are anything but conventional, and if one goes into one of his films with the wrong expectations, they run the risk of being severely disappointed. “The…
Jordan Peele follows up game-changer with ‘Us’
Coming off the heels of the critically acclaimed, box office smash hit and Academy-Award-winning film “Get Out,” Jordan Peele is back to follow up his directorial debut with his sophomore effort, “Us.” Peele already has a star-studded cast from the…
James Gunn back with Disney ‘Guardians’
In July 2018, Disney made the controversial decision to fire writer/director James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2”) over old, offensive tweets that had resurfaced online. However, in a shocking yet remarkable turn of events, Disney announced that Gunn…
