The Film Canon: Spider-Man 2 (2004)

What a world of difference there is between the superhero blockbuster of today and the superhero blockbuster of 2004. What a vast, vast world of difference. Consider some of the best superhero films of recent memory – Logan, Guardians of…

10 Years Later: In Defense of Spider-Man 3

Much like X-men 3: The Last Stand and The Matrix Revolutions, Spider-Man 3 was initially received as yet another disappointing trilogy conclusion during the mid-2000s. Given the tumultuous development of a planned fourth installment, it seemed that the third Sam…

New Trailer Out for ‘The Boss Baby’

Alec Baldwin, wearing a power suit, yelling out maniacal things at people beneath him. No, this isn’t another skit of Baldwin playing Trump on SNL, but rather, a movie featuring Baldwin as a genius baby trying to get the better…

Spider-Man 2: The Pinnacle of Superhero Films

The first Spider-Man film directed by Sam Raimi tells the story of how Peter Parker became the title hero. The personalities and motivations of the characters are introduced and it is a great introduction for non-readers to the character. It…

Movie Review: ‘Pawn Sacrifice’

Pawn Sacrifice, the latest biopic centered on a brilliant but unstable individual, captures an interesting period in American history. During the Cold War, central character Bobby Fischer was just as much a pawn as any of his eight chess pieces.…

See It, Then Read It: Joyce Maynard’s “Labor Day”

After a very romantic Valentine’s Day weekend spent with your loved one (or cats), there was at some point a trip to the movie theater made. There weren’t very many romantic options so I’m pretty sure most of you probably…

Interview: The Great Gatsby Cast & Director at the Australian Premiere

TYF Contributor Shane A. Bassett attended the red carpet premiere of The Great Gatsby in Sydney, Australia. He spoke with the cast, director and others about the film and their work. It was raining constantly all day and did not…