Nick Kush

There were a few high-profile movies that didn’t exactly end up becoming overwhelming hits last month — ∗cough∗ Solo ∗cough∗.  Still, May had its moments, and we have a very eclectic group of films to thank for …

As the summer movie season gets into full swing, the coming month is chock full of fascinating, blockbuster films that are sure to wow general audiences in some capacity.  Whether it’s a bunch of woman …

While Netflix and Disney are publicly at each other’s throats as their streaming war gets more and more contentious, HBO is quietly expanding their library of films in a form of healthy competition.  After the …

There are a few actors that are vastly underappreciated in today’s content climate where studios spit out a movie faster than Bryan Colangelo deleted his burner accounts following an extensive report by The Ringer (you should …

After numerous reports that hinted at trouble behind the scenes — and the more concrete news that Lucasfilm was to fire Phil Lord and Chris Miller — Solo: A Star Wars Story has finally come to theaters, …

One overlooked element of the requirements of a film critic is go into every film with a level head.  Bias will always creep into a review in one way or another, but remaining as impartial …

With every passing month, it seems like A24 adds another quality film to their library.  Focusing on smaller stories that capture livelihoods that are rarely given the chance on the big screen, A24 provides quality …

In a move of clear counterprogramming to Deadpool 2, Paramount put their cushy, fluffy romantic comedy Book Club up against the brass, brazen superhero film to appeal to moviegoing audiences that would never ever step inside a theater that’s …

Every piece of content distributed by Netflix feels like a calculated ploy to get more subscribers these days, no matter how artistic or worthwhile the film is in the end.  Their latest release — Catching …

Young actors and actresses come and go all the time in the film industry — it’s just the nature of the business.  However, when you’re in my position as a critic, you occasionally come across …

With Deadpool 2 on track to earn well over $100 million in its opening weekend in the United States, it appears that Deadpool is now more than just a flash in the pan — he’s franchise material.  …

In show business, there’s always those select few individuals that can get “it” done for you, and actress Jenny Paul is absolutely one of the best examples of such people.  With more than a decade …

In a time where literally ever studio and media company is looking to greenlight some type of superhero property to capitalize on the built-in audience that comes with them, it’s nice to have a superhero …

Mother’s Day weekend is always good for a few movies that highlight moms doing pretty great things.  For Life of the Party, it was watching Melissa McCarthy finding herself in college as a fully-grown  adult.  For Breaking …

With Deadpool 2 due out in theaters this weekend, the X-Men franchise is quietly entrenching itself as one of the longest running franchises in film today.  The X-Men films aren’t exactly as streamlined as those in the MCU (different …

Hollywood is in a bit of a transitional period in the wake of the #MeToo movement that kicked many predators to the curb, creating the foundation for a proper environment for people to enjoy a …

Netflix allows subgenres that have fallen by the wayside in recent years a chance at some sort of revival.  It’s been no secret that the teenage rom-com isn’t exactly in theaters very often anymore — …

If you need a woman lead for your studio comedy, odds are you turn to Melissa McCarthy.  Ever since her breakout role in Bridesmaids back in 2011, McCarthy has earned plenty of starring vehicles, including her …

With Hollywood continuing to look for older properties to update for a new era, MGM has finally decided to modernize Overboard, a bizarre romantic comedy from 1987 that starred Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn.  And …

After just a few weekends in theaters, Avengers: Infinity War is making people lose their damn minds.  From hilarious memes to think pieces, Infinity War has stolen the show on basically every platform imaginable, and …

Geostorm wasn’t exactly the biggest hit of 2017.  In fact, it was actually quite the opposite, and director Dean Devlin took quite a lot of the blame for the issues in the troubled production of …

Over the last few years, Charlize Theron has ascended in the ranks to become one of the best actresses working in the industry, moving from genre to genre while still managing to entertain.  She’s never …

After the Rodney King incident sent shock waves through Los Angeles, racial divide and tensions were at an all-time high in the area, especially between the police force and citizens.  The conflict boiled over into …

I had plenty to get excited about in April.  A Quiet Place had enough thrills for two films, Infinity War had enough spectacle for a lifetime, and Sgt. Stubby was absolutely charming.  However, when you’re a film critic, your happiness quickly …

With movies that dominated at festivals last year, low-budget horror films that thrilled, and massive event films that changed the game for blockbuster filmmaking, April had a ton of different, solid films that pleased moviegoers …

A lot has been made of Thanos since his clash with the Avengers was seen on the big screen this past weekend.  Although his chin looks alarmingly close to a scrotum, many have praised his …

Anyone that has ever worked on a film set knows that it can be quite a challenge, and Anna Bamberger became aware of this idea firsthand as she worked on the new film Just Within Reach …

When Infinity War moved its release a week earlier to April 27th, it sent a shockwave throughout the film industry as studios hurried to move their films away from that behemoth so that box office …

After debuting at Cannes in the Directors’ Fortnight section (for independent film), Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts immediately became a crowd favorite.  Combining elements of feminism and old-time Westerns through the Indonesian lens, Marlina in Four …