From “Black Swan” to “Requiem for a Dream,” Darren Aronofsky has made some excellent movies. “Caught Stealing” isn’t one of them. On paper, this should be one of my favorite movies of the year. A period-piece crime drama starring Austin Butler with a healthy sprinkling…
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When James Gunn’s “Superman” released on July 11, it was to largely positive reviews. Critics and audiences alike praised it for its brilliant villain, its comic book accuracy and its relentless optimism. Then, as usual, the internet ruined it. Instead of analyzing the themes, characters,…
After years of working inside franchises, Ryan Coogler finally wrote and directed an original movie. And it’s more than worth the wait. I’ll try to keep this as spoiler free as possible because you should really go into this movie knowing as little as you…
“First we mine, then we craft… let’s ‘Minecraft!’” And just like that, screen 14 erupted with cheers. “A Minecraft Movie” was released a week ago, and movie theater workers have been clocking overtime since. The film boasts almost two hours of middle-aged men running through…
There’s a new kid on the block, but can they hold their own against the greats? Joining the ranks of medical dramas like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Chicago Med” and “The Resident” is a new Netflix original series. Season one of the recently released “Pulse” follows the…
After “Parasite” became the first international movie to win Best Picture at the Oscars in 2020, South Korean director Bong Joon Ho’s next movie was sure to draw attention. When the premise and cast were announced, fuel was added to the fire. “Mickey 17” is…
Pregnancy is an effective way to get attention and affection from those around you, primarily because growing human life is difficult and dangerous. So, why not fake it? This is the premise of Amy Schumer’s latest Netflix flick, “Kinda Pregnant.” Surprise: Schumer’s character, Lainy, is,…
Valentine’s Day totally slays. At least, if you’re in love it does. For many singles, enduring the hyper-commercialized holiday can feel as torturous as getting slain. And in today’s film landscape, that’s exactly what happens. Welcome to the 2025 Valentine’s film scene, where swoony, heartfelt…
“Wolf Man” (1941) is an incredible classic horror tale seated among the ranks of Frankenstein and Dracula, and the 2025 remake is a creative parody of the source material. Wait. It’s not a parody? Indeed, the most recent “Wolf Man” is the writer-power couple Leigh…
To love them both
Teen romance has never been short on cliches, but lately, my TV screen has me saying, “Oh brother…” Literally. Anyone keeping up with Prime Video’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” or binging Netflix’s “My Life with the Walter Boys” is seeing it too; this season,…