Charlie Bucket proved himself worthy through honesty and kindness in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, ultimately inheriting Wonka’s famed factory. Now, Netflix’s “Charlie vs The Chocolate Factory” appears to…
Universal Pictures and Illumination’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is a sequel that improves on its predecessor in nearly every meaningful way. While the first film often struggled with its…
Hope has always defined Superman. Trauma defines Supergirl. In the new “Supergirl” trailer from Warner Bros. and DC Studios, we begin to see how Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) processes that…
BenDavid Grabinski’s “Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice” is an effortlessly funny and clever crime comedy that uses “Gilmore Girls” deep dives and a few needle drops to deliver…
Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have released the first trailer and featurette for “Forgotten Island,” a new original animated film that blends friendship, memory, music, and Filipino mythology into a…
Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” The film is the fourth chapter in the Spider-Man MCU franchise, and sees Tom Holland returning to play…
“One Battle After Another” took home six Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards, followed by “Sinners” won four. While the night celebrated the best in filmmaking, the ceremony had a…
In trauma-driven romance adaptations like “Reminders of Him”, catharsis, redemption, forgiveness, and second chances are filtered through grief. Yet the film’s repetitive stop-start pacing and relentlessly earnest dialogue drain the…
Pixar’s “Hoppers” doesn’t shy away from the harsh honesty of devoted advocacy. Growing up, children are often sold a romantic story about caring deeply. Work hard, speak up, fight for…
“The Bride!” is a cinematic gothic romance that shocks the senses. Written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the film transforms the familiar monster myth into something fiercely contemporary, timely, and…