The year’s first major film festival has officially come to a close, and thanks to an eclectic list of films and a Jury consisting of such varied artists as Alejandro González Iñárritu, Robin Campillo, Maimouna N’Diaye, Elle Fanning, Yorgos...
Arguably the best currently-running action franchise in Hollywood right now is the John Wick series. Originally a gritty neo-noir with a modernistic twist and a devilish flair, the series has both pushed the boundaries of stylistic fight...
Warner Bros.’ newest take on the infamous Dark Knight, The Batman, has had a terrible time making it to the big screen. Originally scheduled for release in 2017 written, directed by, and starring Ben Affleck as he battled Joe Manganiello’s...
In terms of classic lineups in television history, there are only two that truly stand out: Must See TV and its childhood counterpart The Disney Afternoon. And for kids of the nineties, if DuckTales was the Seinfeld/Office of Disney’s lineup...
It’s no secret around these parts that I have a massive soft spot in my heart for well-written romantic comedies. And it’s even less of a secret that the more the film adheres to the formula, the happier I am (see my undying love for Sleepless in...
So…how many of you saw Avengers this weekend? I got my viewing out early so I could put the review up, but man, do I already want to see it again. Still, though, I did manage to see a few new movies in theatres, while everyone else was watching...
Yesterday, I logged on to Twitter to discover everyone talking about the same thing: a film titled Loqueesha, shot and set in my native city of Detroit. Considering the way everyone seemed baffled by the film, I figured I had to give the trailer...
Hollywood is cyclical in nature. Every genre has a successful boom, a series of mediocre knock-offs, a death-knell, and an eventual rebirth. It happened to the Western, it happened to the musical, and now, it’s happened to the romantic comedy. A...
Tuesday, The American Theatre Wing announced the nominees for the 73rd Annual Tony Awards, and from straight plays to musicals, it’s shaping up to be one of the tensest seasons in modern history, thanks to the tough competition between Hadestown...
The question of evolving taste in comedy has been raised quite frequently in recent days. As older material is accused of racism, sexism, and homophobia (mostly aptly, although occasionally the point is missed), some people ask if any material...
It’s been four years since the last James Bond film. And while Spectre had a mixed reaction from fans and critics (I myself found very much in the positive camp), it did set up the potential for a rollicking final adventure for Daniel Craig’s...
Hey guys! See any good movies this week? Yes, Avengers: Endgame has finally been released, and as you may have seen on this weekend, it’s pretty damn good! But obviously that’s not the only thing I watched this week, so let’s take a look at the...
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