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…
James Cameron has turned “Avatar” into a must see cinematic event. Every visit is gorgeous, overwhelming, and just a little bit exhausting. “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is no different. The…
The long-awaited “Wicked: For Good” is finally here. One of the things about going into a film adaptation of Wicked completely blind is that expectations are leveled. There is nothing…
“Predator: Badlands” is a welcome change of pace for a franchise that has revolved around the titular Yautja hunting their prey, mostly humans, in a bloody game of cat and…
There’s a moment in Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love where “The Clapping Song” by Shirley Ellis bounces in the background. That playground rhythm and cheerful tone light the fuse for…
As far as biopics go, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” doesn’t quite find its rhythm. The Bruce Springsteen biopic is held back by a weak script, a distracting romantic subplot,…
“Black Phone 2” is the kind of sequel that reminds you not every successful horror movie needs a follow up. The original “Black Phone” worked because it stayed small, character…
Few films leave you feeling as uncomfortable, anxious, and disoriented as Mary Bronstein’s “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” A psychological comedy-drama that turns the chaos of modern motherhood…
Disney’s TRON pioneered the use of computer-generated imagery in film, creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience that changed the way audiences viewed the possibilities of digital storytelling. Years later, its sequel…
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