Titled after a John Lennon song, this sentimental drama adapts two memoirs written by father and son duo David and Nic Sheff. The film aims to merge their perspectives on a heart-wrenching family ordeal, where a promising young man succumbs to drug addiction. Unfortunately, this synthesis diminishes what could have been the most intriguing dimension …
As the dust settled on this crumbling universe, only two characters seemed to have any staying power: Wonder Woman, who faces a precarious future in her 1980s sequel, and Aquaman, whose standalone origin film presents an opportunity for a fresh start. Distancing himself from Batman and the Man of Steel, the aquatic demigod’s only remaining …
Three years ago, the horror film You Don’t Run surprised audiences by offering more than just a typical teenage murder plot; it provided a layered exploration into the world of teenagers, all within the framework of the genre. Though David Robert Mitchell was already a recognized independent filmmaker overseas, he has now delivered an intriguing …
Initially conceived as a series, the project ultimately evolved into an anthology of six Western tales. Genre enthusiasts will appreciate the thematic diversity and varied narrative styles, which include a bloody musical, a “Léon”-like slow-burn, a stagecoach conversation, a prairie love story, and an epic landscape painting. While the inconsistency in pacing and style undermines …
Steve McQueen, whose career took an Oscar-winning turn four years ago with the socially poignant film “12 Years a Slave,” continues to explore themes of race and identity in his latest thriller, “Widows.” This time, he combines racial themes with a powerful portrayal of female strength, making it a contender for another round of awards. …
Adonis Creed has established himself as the heavyweight champion, earning his stripes without riding on his father’s coattails. While he enjoys the luxuries of life in a Philadelphia apartment, Viktor Drago subsists on cold proteins in Kiev’s bleak housing blocks, under the stern gaze of his father, Ivan. Both fighters look weary yet hungry, seeking …
Retro science fiction, if we can call it a subgenre, has been enjoying a surge in popularity lately. JJ Abrams paid homage to this style in Super 8, and the series Stranger Things became a global sensation. Producer Shawn Levy, known for directing films like Night at the Museum and Real Steel, played a significant …
David Mackenzie has repeatedly emphasized in interviews that his film, Outlaw King, is not a sequel to Braveheart. While it may not be in the same league as Gibson’s blockbuster, it is certainly a cinematic experience that demands a big screen or high-quality television, and Netflix doesn’t disappoint in this aspect. From the first shot, …
The first Fantastic Beasts film was arguably the least cool blockbuster of recent years. I still remember my sister disparaging all the characters, saying they were a bunch of unappealing weirdos. Many people share this view, which is not surprising—traditional elements of blockbuster allure are noticeably absent. But, of course, J.K. Rowling intended it that …
Stieg Larsson’s Millennium crime series became a significant phenomenon, although Larsson himself, who passed away in 2004, never lived to see its impact. While other books have extended the trilogy, they’ve been penned by different authors and have garnered mixed reviews. One such extension is The Girl in the Spider’s Web, which also caught the …
