If any idea was doomed for failure, it would be adapting video games to cinematic form. Among other things, transitioning from an active experience to a passive one limits an adaptation from immersing its audiences. With this shift, it is […]
Birds of Prey (and the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) certainly lived up to its title. It was chaotic, messy and super colorful. Being the first female-led team-up movie, it has left its mark in not just the DC […]
It is honestly impressive how easily momentum can make or break a film. Quite often, excellent pacing brings audiences further into the onscreen events and the characters that populate it. Meanwhile, disastrous pacing not only makes the experience tedious, but […]
It’s been a particularly awful January for movies. Amidst gems like The Gentlemen or Bad Boys For Life, there’s an outright disaster like Dolittle or The Grudge just around the corner. I was fully prepared for The Turning to be […]
There is a common thematic core when it comes to aquatic horror films. Quite often, they serve as a warning for global warming and the effects of drilling too deep into the ocean. In 2018, there was The Meg, the […]
The influence of Your Name cannot be overstated. Makoto Shinkai’s cultural phenomenon became the highest grossing anime film of all-time. Beyond that, Your Name remains something of a critical darling, so all eyes were on Shinkai’s next project to make […]
Life is pretty groovy in the California of Clueless. Grab a Birkin bag, if you can afford it. Wear a yellow outfit in plaid, if you can dig it. Don a pair of Louboutin’s with heels six and a half […]
The idea of film franchises reaching their expiration date is almost inevitable these days. This is especially apparent in an age where studios foolishly think that creating familiar content will yield profits without fail. Even for the ones with decent […]
As a critic, I don’t like hating movies. No matter how unpleasant my experience with the film, I try to find the positive. After all, hundreds to thousands of people put their hard work into what’s up on screen, so […]
