We have entered an era so saturated with superhero movies that now the potential success of these films is measured in cameos and crossovers. Multiverse superhero films have become a specific subgenre. Every comic book character must have one now; it’s all about outdoing the last one. “The Flash” might be the first superhero film […]
In the grand tapestry of animated adventures, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse swings onto the screen as a highly anticipated sequel, defying expectations and propelling audiences into a web-slinging journey of interdimensional proportions. Helmed by the talented trio of Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, this cinematic spectacle continues the captivating saga of
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” the third installment of the Marvel sub-franchise, is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of having the right person at the helm. Writer-director James Gunn has demonstrated a remarkable talent for seamlessly navigating between different realms and maintaining a harmonious equilibrium between grandeur, sarcasm, and
A generic poster, a rudimentary trailer, and a bland title suggest this latest crime thriller is a new version of something we have seen before. If you caught director Damián Szifron’s explosive film “Wild Tales,” you have an idea of his creative eccentricities. He applies those instincts here, turning left
“North by Northwest” is a film that epitomizes the career of legendary director Alfred Hitchcock. The film, released in 1959, stars Cary Grant as Roger Thornhill, an advertising executive mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies. The film takes the audience on a thrilling journey through a complex and unpredictable plot
It’s rare to get 40 minutes into a film and realize you are watching the worst movie of the year with zero chance at redemption in the remaining hour. Equally appalling is how the multidimensional talent of Toni Collette (“Hereditary,” “The Sixth Sense”) and risk-taking director Catherine Hardwicke (“Twilight,” “Miss Bala“) could produce something at
“Avatar: The Way of Water,” the much-anticipated sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 blockbuster “Avatar,” is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant masterpiece that builds upon the themes and world-building of its predecessor.The story, set several years after the first film’s events, follows Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his family, who have settled into a peaceful
The “Black Panther” sequel has a heavier burden than most films. As we see in the prologue, before the title card, “Wakanda Forever” is functioning partly as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. Director Ryan Coogler returns to the franchise with even more responsibility than the original. It’s a juggling act of delivering a
There’s much to enjoy about “The Woman King” and even more to celebrate. Gina Prince-Bythewood’s big studio, semi-historical epic, is full of exciting roles, characters, and colors. Oscar winner Viola Davis (“Fences,” “Suicide Squad”) steps onto the screen as head of an elite group of warriors, and it’s one of
There is little gray in the Russo brothers’ latest colorful action thriller for Netflix. The Avengers/Captain America franchise directors apply their signature full tilt style of heavy edits, globetrotting locations and high-octane action sequences. Netflix has a pattern of dropping these overly produced action flicks in the summer to rival whatever is playing in theaters.