Director and actor Kenneth Branagh’s passion for the works of Agatha Christie continues with another murder mystery for Hercule Poirot. This time, Branagh takes a swan dive into the supernatural with A Haunting in Venice, an approach he has tried with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. A Haunting in Venice is not a perfect sequel. Some aspects feel slightly undercooked within its screenplay. However, this might be the most engaging
Read MoreThis week, various audience members and critics had a chance to see a first glimpse at the sci-fi blockbuster The Creator. The film, directed by Gareth Edwards, imagines a futuristic world where humans and A.I. are at war. However, unlike most tech paranoia films like The Terminator or The Matrix, Gareth Edwards is approaching the concept of artificial intelligence with compassion. The sneak peak consisted of three scenes with
Read MoreThe Last Voyage of the Demeter recounts the tale of Dracula’s journey to England on the infamous ship from the novel Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Specifically, the script takes the ideas from the chapter “Captain’s Log” and expands the narrative. Early in the film, the potential is noticeable for this Dracula encounter to have an Alien-inspired story (something like Master and Commander) but with the
Read MoreThis writer is flummoxed. Flabbergasted even. When the summer first began, there were numerous films with great potential ahead of us. However, many were disappointing, bringing in low revenue and substandard critical reception. For instance, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny failed to meet expectations. However, Gran Turismo is the diamond in the 2023 rough, and it’s a pleasant surprise by Neill Blomkamp.
Read MoreWhen discussing Michael Bay movies, the conversation almost turns political. There are defenders of the filmmaker’s bombastic directing style, and there are the vicious Bay detractors who want the filmmaker’s career to die in a ferocious Armageddon-inspired asteroid-like explosion. Personally, this writer enjoyed the first Transformers. Mainly because Steven Spielberg’s fingerprints existed beneath Michael Bay’s cringe decisions. At the time, Spielberg had been shepherding the film to the big screen.
Read MorePixar Animation is on the brink of releasing its new film Elemental nationwide. This means marketing and promotion are gearing up to increase the awareness of the studio’s latest picture. Last week, we were invited to glance at a pop-up event called the Elemental Experience, described as a multi-city tour featuring thematic and immersive elements from the film for all children to enjoy.
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