The first “The Devil Wears Prada” was more than a pop culture phenomenon. It gave audiences a seductive look inside a world of high fashion most could only experience from…
The Star Wars universe has long presented Darth Maul less as an outright villain and more as a tragic figure. As such, appearances in spinoffs like “Star Wars Rebels” and…
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…
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…
For many Daredevil fans, Daredevil: Born Again was more than a reboot. It marked the revival of a character long separated from the larger MCU because of rights issues. In…
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…
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…