Disney fails to impress viewers with ‘Pinocchio’ remake
Disney’s cumbersome family of live action remakes has a new member in “Pinocchio.” However, this film is far from a dream come true and does not leave much hope for future remakes The 1940 “Pinocchio,” inspired by the 1883 children’s…
‘See How They Run’ solves case of formulaic mystery films
The murder mystery, or whodunit, has long been a staple of both stage and screen entertainment. Undeniably, the works of novelist Agatha Christie (“The A.B.C. Murders”) have served significantly as the inspiration for and basis of many cinematic and theatrical…
‘Disenchanted’ trailer gives Disney fans Gen Z nostalgia boost
Fifteen years ago, Disney released a movie that captured the hearts of many members of Generation Z: “Enchanted.” The movie featured a unique blend of animation and live-action and was the first to jump the line between a stereotypical Disney…
‘Pearl’ makes for ‘X-cellent’ prequel to hit slasher film
“Pearl” is the prequel film to the slasher film, “X,” which was released earlier this year, and is the origin story of its antagonist. The film does a pretty good job at giving her character an explanation through the story…
Movie theaters facing decline
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic’s harsh impact on movie theaters worldwide, the question of whether such establishments may soon grow extinct has greatly loomed. What was once a cherished entertainment institution has gradually faded from relevance. Decreased attendance, a…
Bring the popcorn and M&M’s: September Netflix recommendations
As we are about halfway through the month of September and entering fall mode as temperatures begin to drop, some people may want to start to find more things to watch. Whether you are beginning to settle into your routine…
‘Invitation’ beckons viewers to enjoy fun, old-fashioned vampire story
“The Invitation” is a 2022 supernatural horror film directed by Jessica M. Thompson (“Back on Board”). The film was written by Blair Butler (“Fresh Ink”), and produced by Emilie Gladstone (“The Curse Of La Llorona”) and has a PG-13 rating. …
‘Barbarian’ shocks viewers with disturbing story, social commentary
Imagine booking an Airbnb in Detroit for an upcoming job interview, only to discover that there has been an accidental double booking and that there is already a man staying there. You, with no other options available, have to stay…
New series ‘Cars on the Road’ revives beloved Pixar franchise
Disney’s relationship with Pixar takes them back to the ‘90s when they released the first 3D animated film “Toy Story” in 1995. Since then, the two companies have created almost 20 different films together with their expertise. One of these…
‘Glass Onion’ trailer teases mindbending ‘Knives Out’ follow-up
A teaser trailer for “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” the long-awaited sequel to “Knives Out,” came out on Sept. 8. Writer and director Rian Johnson (“Star Wars: The Last Jedi”) returns with lead Daniel Craig (“No Time To Die”) …
