Representation is really not enough to justify lackluster action films. An all-female cast in a spy movie is barely a step away from an all female cast of an Oceans movie, or a Ghostbusters film. These films are boxes checked…
‘Little Monsters’ Review: A reminder to thank our teachers in hilarious horror-comedy | Sundance 2019
A zombie film is probably not what comes to mind when thinking of films that appreciate teachers but after Little Monsters, it makes total sense. Director Abe Forsythe celebrates childhood and the teachers who made it meaningful all the while zombies…
Black Panther Movie Review: A joyous celebration of Marvel’s newest superhero
From the moment that king T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) and his entourage fly through a portal into the African wonderland of Wakanda, director Ryan Coogler pulls no punches. He’s come to show us that this sprawling technological city on a Vibranium…
Marvel’s Black Panther: Watch the brand new teaser trailer
What can make the start of the weekend even sweeter? Definitely the first teaser trailer for Marvel’s Black Panther! The highly anticipated superhero film from Creed and Fruitvale Station director, Ryan Coogler, teases the secret world of Wakanda and its king,…
Casting The Lion King Remake
Yesterday, Disney dropped a warthog-sized bombshell on the world. Jungle Book director Jon Favreau will be remaking The Lion King. This project poses many interesting questions. How will the technology used on Jungle Book translate when there are no live…
Movie Review: Queen of Katwe
When you’re told a story, fairytale or real-life based, there should be a message that is able to rise above its state of veracity and become instantly relatable. The most effective stories can take a message and make it resonate…
Watch the moving first trailer for Queen of Katwe
It’s difficult to read the names Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo and Mira Nair in the same sentence and not get excited. Disney, having seemingly been content to let their franchises rule the cinematic landscape, is arriving mid September with something…