The Matrix opened in theaters 20 years ago, a fact that will leave many millennials feeling nostalgic and old. An unexpected box office hit and lauded by critics, the 1999 sci-fi action film fully established Keanu Reeves as a star … Continue reading The Matrix – 20 Years Later
As the third cinematic version and sixth movie featuring the web-slinger since 2002, Spider-Man: Homecoming faces a challenge – does it offer enough to establish another fresh introduction and prevent franchise fatigue? The answer is a solid yes. A lot … Continue reading Spider-Man: Homecoming – Back to Marvel He Goes
War for the Planet of the Apes caps off a trilogy in which apes are brought to life on the big screen, not only as very convincing visual effects but also fully realized characters. Through Caesar, brilliantly portrayed by Andy … Continue reading War for the Planet of the Apes – A Bleak, Poignant End
Alien: Covenant blends together several aspects previously seen in the long-running sci-fi franchise. There’s horror (Alien), action (Aliens), and themes concerning godhood and creation (Prometheus), but Covenant doesn’t excel at any of those elements. Five years ago, I appreciated Prometheus’ … Continue reading Alien: Covenant – A Grandiose, Mixed Bag
Vulnerability. Mortality. Irrelevance. These are rarely prominent superhero themes, but they’re all on masterful display in Logan. Unrestricted by its R rating, the latest addition to the long-running X-Men series is easily its bleakest and most brutal. Although brief moments … Continue reading Logan – An Emotional and Visceral Last Ride
At one point, the main character of Assassin’s Creed asks himself, “What the fuck is going on?” I was wondering the same thing as the credits started rolling. The realization set in earlier that an impressive cast and production values … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed – Assassinating Good Writing and Characters
McDonald’s is one of the most well known companies in the world, feeding millions of people a day. However, the fast food giant’s widespread patronage didn’t translate into curiosity about its origins, as The Founder entered and exited theaters to … Continue reading The Founder – A Fast Food Giant’s Origins
After acquiring Lucasfilm for $4 billion, Disney understandably played things safe regarding the first Star Wars movie in ten years. The Force Awakens was an enjoyable, well-made continuation of the franchise that did its best to channel nostalgia while avoiding … Continue reading Rogue One – Looking Backward And Going Forward
Arrival could technically be considered an alien invasion movie, but given that it lacks the action typically seen in the genre, “alien contact” would be the more appropriate term. The focus is instead on the looming potential of conflict, as … Continue reading Arrival – Deep and Pretty Sci-Fi
The Avengers have proved more than capable of defending Earth from physical threats, but other heroes are needed to thwart enemies from the mystical realm. Doctor Strange is an enjoyable introduction of the Sorcerer Supreme, featuring inventive visuals and a … Continue reading Doctor Strange – A Dash of Magic In the Marvel Universe
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