What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
MoreMy exposure to indie films comes primarily through the Oscars, film festivals and the social media accounts that strive to introduce something different to the mainstream world.
Warner Bros and DC Studios have secured and finally acquired the critical summer sleeper they longed all year for. “Blue Beetle” is a visually grand achievement, all brought forth by Director Ángel Manuel Soto, who proudly celebrates the Latino community while creating a memorable experience for everyone centered around the importance of family, exemplifying how our choices shape our character.
Just when we thought the “Fast and the Furious” franchise was about to get over, taking away its family bit with it, “Blue Beetle” comes out of the shadows giving the relationship a beautiful new voice.
Adapting an established Intellectual Property (IP), book or game for the big screen or TV requires a level of dedication and sincerity that few creators can achieve. Understanding the essence of the source material and how it resonates with the audience is key to a successful adaptation. Fortunately, Greta Gerwig’s rendition of Barbie is a shining example of this, avoiding the pitfalls that often plague such experiments.
“Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse” is perfect in every way, and it’s due to its unlimited supply of creativity. It’s visually stunning, rich in detail, expressive in narrative and a pure cinematic achievement.
As the DCEU comes to an end, “The Flash” offers its own adaptation of the “Flashpoint Paradox,” attempting to stay faithful to the original story while also serving as a farewell to the now sad said universe.
Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” remake is extraordinary. Its beauty is weaved around its greatest strength—the essence of humanity—bringing forth a sense of maturity while elevating what made the original animation unique.
Marvel Studios’ “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” is subtly perfect, reinforced by the heart and humanity of found family, coming to terms with oneself, and the value of closure.
As the third season of “Demon Slayer-Kimetsu no Yaiba” progresses, things slowly start to unravel in the second episode.
“Demon Slayer-Kimetsu no Yaiba,” the hit anime based on the Shonen Jump manga series written by Koyoharu Gotouge, has kicked off its first episode of third season in movie theaters nationwide. The theatrical release of the episode was titled “To the Swordsmith Village.”
You know that feeling when you’re walking down the street and you see your favorite artist’s name up in lights on a marquee sign — big bold letters in the sky and they exist for you to witness in real time?
Released two years after Chadwick Boseman’s passing, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” serves as both a moving tribute to the late actor and a masterclass in how to grieve our departed loved ones without letting those emotions control us.
After decades of struggling between a realistic setting with films like Christopher Nolan’s the Dark knight trilogy, “Watchmen,” Zack Snyder’s Superman trilogy, Matt Reeves’ Batman universe, Todd Phillips’ “Joker” and Marvel formulated camps like “Aquaman,” Alan Smithe’s “Suicide Squad” and R rated flicks like “Birds of Prey” and “The Suicide Squad,” DC has finally shifted it’s path and ushered towards a new era of fictional universe with the first film of phase 1 — “Black Adam.”
Director Jaume Collet-Serra showcases the morality of our favorite heroes while peeling back the sorrow-stricken pain of Black Adam, who has never been given his chance to shine until now. Most notably, the film works its best when every character is given a choice while traversing the gray confinement of good and evil.
Ayan Mukerji is among the big names in mainstream Bollywood, despite having only two films to his name prior to Brahmastra. Both have received critical acclaim and are popular with audiences. His directorial debut, “Wake up Sid,” cemented his place in Bollywood by demonstrating his ability to create characters with dreams and ambitions, as well as the perfect emotional setting.