Movies

In the era of rapid technological advancement and ever-changing societal norms, there’s a certain solace found in revisiting the bygone days of 90s-2000s chick flicks and rom-coms.  These cinematic gems, from “Legally Blonde” to “Mean Girls,” offer more than just entertainment; they encapsulate a simpler time and provide a comforting...

WARNING: Spoilers for Immaculate. Sydney Sweeney, best known for her role as Cassie Howard in HBO’s Euphoria, has proven that she has an incredible range. While I was initially weary of Immaculate, expecting it to be a rather soulless, boring horror movie, Sweeney’s performance was unforgettable. She deserves far more...

Many adults in today’s overworked society see animated films as little more than a harmless diversion. Movie cartoons, on the other hand, are attractive to different age groups, in my opinion. Despite their youthful target demographic, these stories have timeless themes and ideas that appeal to viewers of all generations....

Some movies have a way of enveloping us in their warm embrace, taking us to a place where all our troubles melt away and happiness is the rule rather than the exception. These films are like a warm blanket and a mug of hot chocolate on a dreary day; they...

Audiences’ responses to the new Mean Girls musical were, to put it mildly, divided. The preview failed to provide any information that would have helped viewers anticipate or understand this new Mean Girls. The strange decision to adapt it musically stood out, however, as did the apparent reluctance to disclose...

Independent films are a shining example of genuine expression and artistic independence in the broad world of film. Unlike Hollywood blockbusters, which tend to stick to tired formulae and clichés, independent films bravely tackle real life and make viewers feel something. So, what makes independent film significant? Now, let’s explore...

Some movies stand out from the broad cinematic landscape and become masterpieces that people talk about for years to come. Among them, “La La Land” shines as an example of cinematic genius, a film that fans all over the globe will remember fondly for all time. But what exactly is...

There used to be a certain magic in rushing to midnight showings of the latest Marvel film, an exhilarating mix of anxiety and excitement as you found your seat, reclined, and started munching on popcorn. Light laughter and chatter die down as the theatre goes dark, and you can feel...

Content Warning: Major spoilers for Poor Things. Yorgos Lanthimos created a true oddity of a movie. Poor Things is a nod to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein; Willem Defoe takes on the role of Godwin Baxter, a disfigured surgeon whose obsession with science leads him to create strange creatures, including Emma Stone’s...

In a world where high-definition images and cutting-edge special effects are everywhere, nothing beats kicking back with a classic film. These classic films made decades ago have a special way of taking us back in time to a simpler era and showing us how far we’ve come as a species. The depiction...

Warning: Mild spoilers for “Madame Web.” “Madame Web” is hilarious, but it’s not a comedy. After the stellar flop of 2022’s “Morbius,” Sony’s latest Marvel film is a huge letdown. It’s a soulless film and a huge slap in the face to fans who love Marvel comics. With a current...

“Mean Girls,” the 2024 musical adaptation has officially hit theaters and fans are raving for it. Tina Fey wrote the original film in 2004 that starred Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfriend, and Lacey Chabert. The movie became a huge hit, and Fey brought the idea to Broadway in 2018...

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