Photo courtesy Focus Features The wall separating movies and television used to stand ironclad and everyone knew what belonged on either side. Today the wall…
Photo courtesy Marvel Studios Dr. Strange occupies probably the craziest corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s a sorcerer who flies thanks to a magic…
Family can be difficult. Emotional baggage can be passed down through the generations like a piece of furniture, and if you throw in some cross-cultural…
Photo courtesy Sony Pictures It’s tough to argue with the success of Marvel Studios, who spent the past decade dominating the box office. But even…
I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for micro-budget movies. These clear labors of love are typically much more admirable for their dedication to…
Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Batman is a character than lends himself to many different flavors, from corny and campy to super dark and gritty. The…
No issue is really ever simply black and white. There are usually layers of complexity that lie beneath the surface of every hot take. The…
I’ve always had a lot of respect for independent movies. The passion and plucky spirit it takes to make a movie with just your guts…
Photo courtesy Warner Bros. The Matrix franchise is a study in diminishing returns. When “The Matrix” debuted in 1999 it was revolutionary, not only for…
Photo courtesy Marvel Studios Tom Holland’s turn as Spider-Man has given us two movies of his own and another three where he at the very…