Dunkirk: Technically Brilliant, but with a Narrative Drawback
The release of a Christopher Nolan film has become nothing short of an event. There are very few directors working today who command such...
Wonder Woman: A Small Step in the Right Direction for the DCEU
Since 2013, the DC Comics Extended Universe (DCEU) has tried like hell to get off the ground, only to find itself stumbling over and over...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: A Delightfully Fun Sequel with Depth and Heart to Spare
Back in 2014, Marvel Studios delivered something rather astonishing with “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Here was a film that took the...
The LEGO Batman Movie: Emotional Currents Overwhelmed by Action
Three years ago, “The LEGO Movie” was unleashed upon audiences to spectacular acclaim. It was a fun and exciting ride, and even though it...
Silence: Scorsese's Masterful Meditation on Faith
The great Martin Scorsese has never been one to shy away from difficult or controversial subjects. In this regard, most would probably...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: A Forgettable Return to the Wizarding World
Ever since the “Harry Potter” cinematic franchise came to a thrilling conclusion back in 2011, fans (“Potterheads”) have been clamoring...
Doctor Strange: Visually Stunning, but Narratively Lacking
Here we go yet again with another Marvel superhero origin story. Following in the footsteps of the immensely popular “Iron Man,” “Captain...
The Birth of a Nation: A Flawed, but Compelling Telling of an Infamous Insurrection
Nat Turner’s rebellion is one of those events that just about every student in America has studied at one point or another. It certainly was
Suicide Squad: Another Major Strike for DC Comics
It’s no secret that DC Comics has been having an awful lot of trouble establishing a decent foothold in a cinematic universe of their...
Star Trek Beyond: A Disappointing Sequel Suffering from a Weak Storyline
In a similar fashion to the new “X-Men” franchise, it was rather miraculous when J.J. Abrams was able to take over the “Star Trek” film...