‘Predator” proves yet another dull part of franchise
“The Predator” is the most disappointing film of 2018 so far. The newest installment in the enduring sci-fi action franchise attempts to differentiate itself from the other “Predator” installments, with the end result being an ultimately lackluster affair that feels…
Why Shane Black proves one of Hollywood’s best
Shane Black has birthed a “Predator” movie that is the most 1980s-esque “Predator” film it could be. For reference, the original came out in 1987 and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger as an army commando named Dutch. It is pretty hard to…
Latest Spike Lee “joint” proves racism still alive
5/5 Stars “BlacKkKlansman” is one of the best films of all time. This film was a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving viewers in tears from both laughing and crying. Lovers of film, history and politics, will be on the edge of…
“Nun” provides another dull entry in horror genre for 2018
“The Nun” is a prequel of sorts to “The Conjuring” series, directed by James Wan. The series provides an oddly expansive film canon for something that started five years ago, containing two mainline films, one prequel with “Annabelle” and now…
‘Popular Film’ Oscar category put on hold
The Oscars are safe… for now. Following backlash to the announcement of an “Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film” category, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to scrap the award altogether. In a statement given by Academy…
Happytime Murders proves full of fluff
“No Sesame, All Street” is the tagline for “The Happytime Murders,” and it certainly fulfills that sentiment. True to the red band trailers, the 91-minute feature is raunchy and profanity-ridden, and contains more innuendos than an episode of “Animaniacs.” The…
Slender Man proves subpar compared to internet origins
“Slender Man” is the kind of bad that defies explanation. For those who are not aware, “Slender Man” is an internet horror icon, commonly depicted as a tall man in a suit, with a featureless face, who would lure children…
Bautista breaks down in wake of Gunn firing
Earlier this summer, director James Gunn, best known for his work as the director of the Marvel hit movies “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” was fired by Disney, after a series of offensive tweets…
Summer films impress until they disappoint
The summer of 2018 was an eventful season in the film industry. Marvel said goodbye to a longtime director, arguably its most influential one; a Jurassic Park sequel came and went as if it did not even exist; and about…
Marvel has problems trusting its writers, directors
People often forget that Jon Favreau laid out the groundwork for the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 2008’s “Iron Man.” It is a great movie with a lot of heart, swagger and humor that is just as entertaining 10 years later….
