J.J. Abrams’s first foray into the Star Trek universe – while masterful in its scope and spectacle – started a round of criticism that continues into the latest Trek entries (Discovery, Picard, etc). So, let’s look back before our Red…
Category: Movies
Gone Baby Gone review
Ben Affleck’s directorial debut delves into an intriguing moral dilemma: can something everyone agrees is wrong actually be the right thing to do?
How to Celebrate Batman Day
Tomorrow is Batman Day and we’ve collected all the best places to enjoy the day with your favorite caped crusader
“Black Horror Was Never A Monolith” Candyman (2021) review
Candyman tackles the issues with its white savior, origin story, and the complexity of black pain. To do so truthfully – DaCosta posits – is to realize not everyone is ready to confront their trauma, or rarely in the same…
An Examination of The Shining and Doctor Sleep Adaptations and Their Directors
A comparison of Stanley Kubrick and Mike Flanagan’s interpretations of Stephen King’s works, and an examination of why Flanagan is one of the best horror directors of our time. **CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of violence, child harm/death** Here there be spoilers…
Fear Street Part 3: 1666
Deena witnesses the truth of what happened to Sarah Fier and gets some answers she doesn’t expect. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, child death, disturbing images** Synopsis Deena is magically transported to 1666 where she watches the events of Sarah Fier’s…
Fear Street Part 2: 1978
Deena and Josh learn what really happened during the 1978 summer camp massacre, and may have a clue about how to stop the witch’s curse once and for all. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, disturbing images** Synopsis Deena and Josh go…
Fear Street Part 1: 1994
When a prank gone wrong unleashes a witch’s wrath, a group of teenagers look for a way to put her soul to rest. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, suicide** Synopsis Deena (Kiana Madeira) lives in Shadyside, a town haunted by the…
Wonder Woman 1984 review
Despite a promising opening, Wonder Woman 1984 doesn’t make your dreams come true.
“Happiest Season” Review
When Abby and her girlfriend are forced back into the closet during the holidays, she’s reminded that everyone’s coming out story looks different.