Movies
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...
Hollywood’s spotlight often shines brightest on its stars and directors but behind every captivating film lies the indispensable work of hundreds, if not thousands, of dedicated professionals. From the foundational brilliance of writers to the meticulous artistry of visual effects crews and the tireless efforts of production teams, these individuals...
It’s no secret that after the first “Jurassic Park,” film, its sequels never lived up to the quality of the original and that still holds up with the recently released “Jurassic World Rebirth.” However, it did surprisingly well to entertain better than the previous entry “Jurassic World Dominion,” which admittedly...
James Gunn’s Superman movie has overall been a huge success in theatres and will likely continue to thrive throughout the month. The film feels like a comic book that came to life and portrays Superman in a way that we haven’t seen in a long time. This victory for Gunn...
Why is Hollywood still struggling to create female characters that aren’t so one dimensional? Although there have been decades of progress, too many women characters are left as almost underdeveloped ideas. We’re often presented with the overly competent “strong” woman who lacks emotional depth, or the romantic interest whose only...
Within this era of billion-dollar franchises and tentpole storytelling, the modern blockbuster has cultivated a perplexing trend: the infantilization of male emotion. From Marvel’s quip-happy heroes to the angst-ridden boys of “Fast & Furious”, male protagonists have increasingly leaned on emotionally regressive tropes — often stuck in cycles of arrested...
The Rise of the “Elevated Horror” Genre
For decades, the horror genre was often pigeonholed, synonymous with cheap thrills and predictable jump scares. While effective in the moment, these tactics frequently overshadowed any deeper narrative ambition. However, a new wave of filmmakers is dismantling these conventions, proving that true terror can emerge from the unsettling depths of...