Movies
Have you ever heard about a movie so bad, you just had to watch? Perhaps you’re fascinated by the “Sharknado” series or find yourself craving another “Cats” rewatch. Whether it’s the comedic value or the comforting awfulness, we just keep on watching. Yes, they’re bad, but you have to admit...
Recently, I have been obsessed with watching documentaries about various things. One such doc that I saw was part of the trainwreck series on Netflix, called “Balloon Boy”. This film showed the harrowing chase that occurred back in 2009, when a boy supposedly got stuck inside a home-made UFO and...
Movies “based on a true story” are a reliable staple of Hollywood, promising audiences an intoxicating mix of dramatic entertainment and historical education. But beneath the promise of authentic storytelling lies an ethical and narrative tightrope that filmmakers must walk. The most successful of these films don’t just recount events;...
When the film “Avatar,” from 2009, directed by James Cameron released, it was an instant hit with audiences and got a few sequels announced to be in the works. Fast forward to 2022 and “Avatar: The Way of Water,” released. Entire nations rose and fell before this film ever saw...
The 2025 “Smurfs” movie came out in theatres this month and has been largely ignored by the masses. The box office predictions have not been very favorable, and any attention the movie does get is not positive. While this lack of enthusiasm is partly due to more anticipated films being...
Marvel has needed a win as of recently, as it’s been clear that the MCU hasn’t been exactly stellar in recent years and it was important that Matt Shakman’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” did well to kick off what’s known as phase six of the MCU. The success of...
“Happy Gilmore” is back! After nearly 30 years since the original, one of our favorite Adam Sandler comedies is out with a sequel. It begs the question, though, does it live up to the original masterpiece? Despite delivering laughs and nostalgic callbacks, many viewers are left a little disappointed, saying...
It feels like a daily occurrence now where I can come across someone online talking about how modern audiences lack media literacy and that media literacy is dead. They often complain on how modern audiences fail to critically analyze films, take away what it’s attempting to outright say or straight...
In an era increasingly dominated by sprawling cinematic universes and franchise reboots, A24 has not just survived but thrived, by meticulously carving out a distinct and highly coveted niche in independent cinema. The studio, founded in 2012, has become synonymous with auteur-driven, aesthetically bold and often unconventional storytelling, fostering a...
For the longest time, Pixar was the biggest name in animation and has made a ton of films that are now considered to be classics. However, much like Disney, they have been recently more focused on sequels, much to the disappointment of many viewers. Pixar shot back at audiences on...
Every time a trailer released for the newest movie to come to cinemas, they usually garnered loads of excitement for moviegoers, yet that seems to have changed. There’s a fundamental problem with film marketing these days that I feel needs to be addressed. It’s hard for film trailers to garner...
