Summary Rick Sanchez’s unique status as a god-killer sets him apart from other characters in the multiverse, proving his exceptional abilities as a mad scientist. Rick’s numerous achievements in killing…
“Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros,” a documentary about a restaurant in France, puts all of these aspects of Wiseman’s gifts on full display. The result is one of his simplest yet richest…
Summary Several beloved television characters undergo a transformation from hero to villain, either temporarily or permanently, as part of their character development. Characters like Andy Bernard from The Office, Willow…
“Advocating isn’t always pleasant, but advocacy remains to be our greatest ally,” said director D. Smith. “Basic human rights should never be given to someone, It should only be expected.…
Summary Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving movie finally hit the big screens, becoming a staple in the slasher genre thanks to its entertaining adaptation of the Grindhouse trailer. Thanksgiving features a more…
A feeling of impending doom looms over these first three episodes, each glimmer of a brighter, more independent future for Diana and Dodi interrupted by the flash of paparazzi cameras…
Summary Multiple organizations, including Vought-American, the CIA, and a Japanese company, have access to Compound V and are capable of creating superpowered individuals known as Supes. Vought-American is largely responsible…
Not only did the Black Harvest Film Festival feature a band of boundary-pushing features, but there were also smart, imaginative shorts. Tari Wariebi’s “We Were Meant To,” which initially premiered…
Summary Gladiator 2 brings a brand new gladiator, Lucius, who steps aside from his role as heir to follow in Maximus’ footsteps. Paul Mescal is a perfect fit for the…
The film takes an “I am Spartacus” approach to the text, casting an assortment of trans and nonbinary performers as a gallery of incarnations of Orlando or as people who…
Opening at every multiplex in the multiverse: THE MARVELS (Dir. Nia DaCosta, 2023) A decade or so ago, the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe was a lot of fun. What with…
Summary The first two episodes of Lawmen: Bass Reeves will air on CBS after premiering on Paramount+. The series stars David Oyelowo as the first Black U.S. Marshal and is…
Q&A with co-writer/director Mike Donahue How did this movie come about? As a director, I’ve always been drawn to stories of unexpected or surprising intimacy—and to stories about people who…
Summary Serena, not Misty, is Ash’s true love in the Pokémon anime. Serena has shown clear romantic feelings for Ash and even had an implied kiss with him. Despite teases…
Elsewhere, “Sly” is a frustratingly unrealized work, always hovering on the edge of real insight but rarely jumping into it. It was smart of Zimny to put Stallone front and…
Summary Starfield offers players the opportunity to shape their playthroughs with many choices, which is reflected in odd encounters and quirky dialogue. Wearing the Monster Costume in specific locations in…
With her second feature directorial effort, “What Happens Later,” Ryan returns to the romantic comedy world. Based on the play Shooting Star by Steven Dietz, along with directing, Ryan co-wrote…
Summary The Brave and the Bold shouldn’t be afraid to lean into the mystical side of the Batman mythos. A modern Batman movie should steer clear of being a propaganda…