Nintendo Direct has given us our first look at The Super Mario Bros. Movie Here we go! The day is finally here. Earlier today in a Nintendo Direct live stream, Illumination released the first look at The Super Mario Bros.…
‘The Territory’ review: A fascinating exploration of the people at the frontlines in the fight for the future of the Amazon rainforest
By the end of 2021, the Brazilian Amazon rainforest experienced its highest rate of deforestation in 15 years. Recent data suggests that there are signs of a loss of resilience in more than 75% of the forest. If nothing is…
‘DC League of Super-Pets’ review: Hard to teach an old superhero comedy new tricks
No matter how much the contemporary media landscape changes, there are two things that remain constant: cute pets and superheroes. The former being the subject of memes, funny videos, and all sorts of content since the dawn of the internet;…
‘The Sea Beast’ review: Another terrific animated Netflix film sets sail
There’s something to be said about animated films revisiting classical themes. It gives writers and filmmakers the opportunities to explore, subvert, or maybe add a little bit of nuance to story elements we’ve grown familiar with. That’s what makes Netflix’s…
‘Rise’ review: A slam dunk of a biopic
Rise could easily be a standard sports underdog movie, where, with training and sheer willpower, athletes overcome all odds and win a championship or something similar. It could also stumble upon oversimplification, like many biopics do, by trying to fit…
‘Spiderhead’ review: This Netflix sci-fi thriller could use a stronger dose
After directing what is easily the blockbuster of the summer so far (Top Gun: Maverick, in case you missed the box office headlines), Joseph Kosinski’s newest film, Spiderhead, moves away from 80s nostalgia and action-packed flights and moves to a…
‘RRR’ review: A bold, epic adventure that sticks the landing
Unafraid to go big, from its grand musical numbers and over-the-top violence to tender depictions of friendship, RRR (Rise, Roar, Revolt) is a Tollywood movie that will win over audiences everywhere, even those totally unfamiliar with Indian cinema. Directed by…