Something works about the Sonic the Hedgehog movie for the five and under set. My son now only lets me call him Sonic. The “blue character,” as he calls Sonic, resonated with him. Kids can relate to Sonic because he’s small in stature, so he’s often underestimated. And he’s also got a secret super power—he’s […]
The Case For A Female James Bond
Oh hell, no. Ladies, let’s stop clamoring for a female James Bond. It’s not worth it. Sure, Bond is entrenched in our psyche as the epitome of hotness and kickass-edness. Lately, we’ve called for studios to allow women to be cast in iconic roles. Star Wars, Star Trek and Dr. Who have answered. But we’re […]
Little Women by Greta Gerwig: A messy delight
Little Women is a delicate, poetic powerhouse. It’s my pick for best movie of 2019. Greta Gerwig, an actress turned director, is just magically gifted with her cinematic touch. She’s been overlooked for a Best Director Oscar nomination, which is unfortunate because Little Women shows Gerwig continuing to refine her directorial sensibilities, which include a […]
Heartbreaking Joker holds an ugly mirror up to society
I couldn’t agree less with critics who say that Joker is empty, shallow, or can’t get enough of itself. Joker explores the world of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix). “Down-and-out” doesn’t begin to describe Arthur’s bleak world. He makes his living as a clown for hire against the dingy backdrop of Gotham, where a sanitation workers’ […]
Geetha’s What To Watch: King Of The Monsters and much more!
Hey it’s summer! It’s happening so fast. I feel like I was only just whining about the cold. But that’s totally okay, especially since it seems there’s something for everyone this time around at the theater. Read on…! GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS Yes, there are folks whining about story, structure, all of that. Really, […]
