Sometimes it takes a little help from the great beyond to get things back on track. That's not only the case for the characters in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" but also for Tim Burton, who has seen his cinematic mojo wane dramatically over the past decade. Can returning to the genre Burton is known for and resurrecting [...]
With the release of the final season of "The Umbrella Academy" on Netflix, we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Emmy Raver-Lampman (Allison) and Ritu Arya (Lila) about their time on the unique series. Like the series, our discussion was bittersweet as they shared some of their favorite experiences working on the [...]
The Merc with the Mouth is back, and this time he's brought a friend. But can "Deadpool & Wolverine" actually save the MCU, or will this be another muddling multiverse mishap? It's been 15 years since Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman first teamed up as their iconic characters in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." Reynolds has had [...]
Ti West completes his trilogy of fame and horror with "MaXXXine," a direct sequel to 2022's "X." In the first film, West perfectly mimicked the 70's slasher feel. The follow-up prequel, "Pearl," fused horror with the mise-en-scène of classic cinema. It should be no surprise that he once again delivers a genre perfect seedy 80's [...]
Yorgos Lanthimos latest creation, "Kinds of Kindness," is an anthology described as a "triptych fable," which follows characters in three unique stories where each experiences different forms of kindness. Efthimis Filippou, who co-wrote "The Killing of a Sacred Deer," "The Lobster," and "Dogtooth," once again teams up with Yorgos to pen this surreal journey. Each [...]
In 2018, John Krasinski brought us the first installment in what would become the "A Quiet Place" series. It was a near-perfect film and a testament to Krasinski's multifaceted talent. When a sequel was quickly announced, I was a little disappointed. Why dilute such a great film by immediately greenlighting a follow-up cash grab? I [...]
From the director who brought us "Happy Feet" and "Babe: Pig in the City," comes the latest in the Mad Max Saga, "Furiosa." In a departure from the series, "Furiosa" is not only a prequel but also the first to not feature the infamous Road Warrior. Can this entry successfully shoulder the weight of this [...]
It's been just over two years since the surprisingly endearing "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" hit theaters. Jason Reitman & Gil Kenan have once again teamed up to write the script, but this time Gil Kenan has taken over directing. Many were caught off guard that Reitman had not returned to direct, given how close this franchise is [...]
Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part 1" was both a critical and financial success. While it was wildly popular at the time, I had my reservations. In all the ways it excelled, it still left me feeling a bit empty and underwhelmed. As the name implied, it was all set up and exposition for further parts that [...]
The most concise way to describe Matthew Vaughn's latest adventure, "Argylle?" Fondue. It's loaded with hot cheese, is messy at times, and if you're in the right mood, can be a lot of fun. This is Vaughn's fourth espionage film in a row, starting with 2014's "Kingsman: The Secret Service," followed by the pre- and [...]
