Directing duo Anthony and Joe Russo's latest film, “The Electric State” (2025), continues their recent trend: badly written, poorly acted, astonishingly expensive and not even given a theatrical release.
Since...
Throughout the mid-2000s, the success of “Gladiator” made multiple directors want in on the supposed success of the historical epic. Oliver Stone, best known for films such as “Platoon” (1986)...
Few animated series have left as profound an impact as “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”
Premiering in 2005 and concluding in 2008, this Nickelodeon-produced show has stood the test of time, captivating...
It’s been 16 years since producer John Wells and actor Noah Wyle left the medical drama world with the conclusion of their acclaimed series “ER” (1994). Since then, television has been plagued with...
I saw the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Julius Onah’s “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025) in the immersive IMAX format last Thursday. The film follows Sam Wilson...
Happy Valentine’s Day! There is no better time of year to watch amazing rom-coms, and considering I already reviewed my favorite of the genre, I thought I’d take a look at another Nora Ephron story,...
With just under a month before the biggest names in Hollywood grace the red carpet, the 97th Oscar nominations have shaken up the film world. Here are my thoughts on some of the highs, and lows, of the...
After a relaxing break and holiday spent watching many new and old releases, here are five of my favorite movies, including a franchise, I watched this break:
The Brutalist
Written and directed by...
Jon M. Chu's "Wicked” (2024) is a grandiose and gorgeous movie musical, following students Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) on their journey from enemies to friends — then back to...
Rivalry Week is upon us, and the all-important 160th football game is right around the corner. There is no better time to review one of my all-time favorite sports movies: Boaz Yakin’s emotional and...
With “Conclave” (2024), director Edward Berger crafts a riveting, thought-provoking and character-driven film that does not shy away from the politics that it vehemently depicts.
The film, set in...
Hollywood studios and their executives have long interfered with the creative visions of many esteemed filmmakers, causing many films to be released in incomplete forms. Sometimes, the director's vision...
