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 excitement on their own. Don’t […]
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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 the human psyche and societal […]
The Invisible Labor Behind Your Favorite Show
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 are the true architects of […]
Jurassic World Rebirth Is Perfectly Average: A Review
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 isn’t exactly that high of […]
The Beginning of an Era for DC Movies
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 is not only another movie […]
Will Hollywood Ever Get Female Characters Right?
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 function is to support the […]
The Infantilization of Male Emotion in Blockbusters
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 development, catharsis through violence and […]
The Underlying Meta Storyline the Jurassic World Films Are Following and Why It Doesn’t Work
The modern day “Jurassic Park,” films, no matter how good or bad, have been a huge hit and are a testament to the inherent fascination with dinosaurs that people have. But there’s one thing that the modern “Jurassic World,” films have been getting wrong and that is the meta storyline of hybrid and mutated dinosaurs. […]
How DreamWorks Made Live Action Adaptation Work
Disney has had a run of failures with their live-action adaptations for a while now, and everyone is pretty much over them. The theatrical releases of these films have been largely criticized by fans who are tired of seeing inferior versions of Disney classics. When DreamWorks first announced their plans for the “How to Train […]
Jurassic World Rebirth Is Exceeding Box Office Predictions
The newest installment in the “Jurassic Park,” franchise, “Jurassic World Rebirth,” arrived in theaters on July 2, 2025, last Wednesday. Its box office was initially projected to be $260 million, yet it easily cleared this calculation with an impressive $380 million. According to AP News, “The Universal Pictures release, directed by Gareth Edwards, opened on […]
Best Films to Watch for Independence Day
It’s that time of year again when our country comes together to celebrate our independence through fireworks and good food. Of course, there are many ways to spend our time during the 4th of July, including turning off the lights and watching some movies. There are several films to choose from that are suitable for […]
Michael Bay to Return to Transformers: Is the Future for the Franchise Bleak or Promising?
With Michael Bay’s “Transformers,” in 2007 being a smash hit, it allowed the franchise to really shine in the eyes of the public, with four sequels being pumped out to recreate the success of the first live action film since. However, with each release, the quality of each film took a hard nosedive and by […]
