I was fully expecting to hate Patrick Hughes’ War Machine while watching it. Another Netflix piece of content that essentially amalgamates known films into one another and tries to pass it off as an “original film”? What could go wrong? For the first twenty minutes or so, a compact montage that distills the backstory of Staff Sergeant 81 (Alan Ritchson) as
Read MoreSeason four of Netflix’s The Witcher is a soft reboot of the series, and no one hides it. It is bigger in scale, more determined in its serious tone, and works better at moments than the last two seasons. It’s one of those Netflix projects that must do two things at once. It must reintroduce us to a well-known world with
Read MoreJohn and Vin are back to talk about the new film from director Guillermo del Toro, based on Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The two compare their memories of reading the book as well as other film adaptations of the classic novel, before diving into the new film more. They discuss Jacob Elordi’s fantastic performance as The Monster, what worked in the
Read MorePassion projects are sometimes tricky endeavors for directors. They often range from the ambitiousness of Peter Jackson’s King Kong to the fascinatingly disastrous wonders of projects like Megalopolis. The story of Frankenstein is a project Guillermo del Toro has discussed for years. Similar to Peter Jackson’s King Kong, it’s an adaptation that seems like a match made in monstrous heaven. Frankenstein
Read MoreBallad of a Small Player is a fascinating follow-up to Edward Berger’s Conclave. Most of Conclave’s tone was overly serious and at times felt like a detective procedural wearing a pope’s uniform. Ballad of a Small Player is a complete gear shift in terms of style and feel. The film oftentimes has an enthralling, fast-paced energy that keeps the viewer hooked
Read MoreThe second season of Netflix’s smash-hit, Wednesday, has come to a close following the release of the second half of season 2. Much like the first part, season 2 part 2 heavily revolves around Wednesday, Enid, and the Addams family. Characters like Agnes, Bianca, Tyler, and others get a much-needed boost in screen time as well. To the surprise of many,
Read MoreThe Netflix hit television series Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega, returned this past Wednesday after a lengthy three-year hiatus. Along with Ortega, the series brings back a number of familiar faces, such as Emma Myers, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Hunter Doohan, Joy Sunday, Moosa Mostafa, Isaac Ordonez, Georgie Farmer, Fred Armisen, and more. In addition to a hefty returning cast, the series
Read MoreWhen The Sandman returned with volume 1 of season 2 earlier this month, it brought back everything that made the first season so special. The beautiful visuals, deep thoughts, and an iconic now performance of Morpheus by Tom Sturridge. Now, The Sandman season 2 volume 2 brings the series to its conclusion. These final episodes of the series close the doors
Read MoreThe Addams family has held a special place in pop culture for over sixty years now. The crazy, kooky family has starred in various TV shows, cartoons, and movies. The latest take on the family is Wednesday on Netflix. The show focuses on the titular character as she deals with a new school, new friends, and a murderous monster in the
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