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The Watchers brings in a new member of the Shyamalan family behind the director’s chair. The new kid on the block is Ishana Shyamalan, the daughter of the iconic filmmaker M. Night. For her first trick, we see Shyamalan invoke the literature of A.M. Shine, and the material feels ripe for the typical flavor known behind the famous name. Everything is
Read MoreWhile watching Furiosa; A Mad Max Saga, just remember this is from the same director who made Happy Feet. It’s a fascinating memory to reflect upon that the filmmaker who brought us singing and dancing penguins is also responsible for the nightmarish, brutal landscape surrounding Mad Max. And well, there’s nothing “Happy” about George Miller’s return to the Wasteland of absolute anarchy. The
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence has been a recurring subject this year in headlines but also in movie plots for a while. Atlas is the latest to explore the ascension of AI turning against humans. This Jennifer Lopez Netflix film may lack uniqueness, but the story is made up for it with impressive visuals. Simu Liu as the villain Harlan is an interesting but
Read MoreLike many of you, I have fond memories of Garfield from my childhood. The local newspaper, a weekly source of news and entertainment in the Kitson household, would arrive at our doorstep, sparking a friendly competition among my siblings and me for the first dibs on the funny pages. Among the classic characters, the grumpy yet endearing lasagna-loving feline always managed
Read MoreThere are so many choices when finding a movie or series to watch with younger children. Of course, there are the classics we grew up on, such as the Disney animated films or something like Shrek from DreamWorks animation. Still, there are constantly new shows and films coming out for families looking for something to watch. So, how do you choose?
Read MoreGuy Ritchie is one of my favorite directors, who makes movies with a real passion, and a unique Brit-humor. He made Sherlock Holmes, The Gentlemen, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and many more movies that people are still talking about. So when the trailer for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare came out, I knew wanted to watch it as soon as I
Read MoreA24’s I Saw The TV Glow features two characters connecting over a childhood program. It’s a movie dissecting how pop culture can unearth something deep inside us. At the same time, how something so mundane, like a song or a kid’s program, can help form connections. However, in the case of I Saw The TV Glow, the hopeful ideas are visualized through the
Read MoreKingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the tenth entry in the Planet of the Apes film franchise and the fourth entry in the reboot series, following the release of War for the Planet of the Apes in 2017. This summer sees Wes Ball (producer and director of the Maze Runner film adaptations) sitting in the director’s chair and Josh
Read MoreParody movies were a staple in the late 2000s and early 2010s, my first exposure to the genre was Austin Powers which took its inspiration from one of my favorite franchises – James Bond. Netflix’s Unfrosted is in the same vein as those comedies but with similar intentions to another one of my favorites, The Founder, sugar-coating the reality and creation
Read MoreThe Prime Video streaming service has become a hub for so many high-quality movies and series in recent years. The Boys, Invincible, and the more recent Fallout have all been stand-out pieces of media from the Amazon-owned streamer, which both audiences and members of the press have critically acclaimed. Prime has also produced some excellent romantic comedies, although those don’t seem
Read MoreIn the movie Abigail, Radio Silence filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett continue to make a specific type of horror film that harkens back to a bygone era. While horror has always been rich with great films, many recent efforts have been more serious and challenging to rewatch, such as Midsommar and The Witch. It’s been a while since directors have
Read MoreLast week, I attended a Challengers press screening at the Amazon MGM Studios headquarters in Beverly Hills, California. Luca Guadagnino’s latest film spotlights three characters tangled in messy relationships amid a backdrop of tennis championships. Anchored by stellar performances from Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor, Challengers is a true tour de force for everyone involved. Haunted by her failed professional
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