Analysis

Andres Muschietti’s record-breaking It (2017) had an impressive impact on audiences and critics just less than a year ago. Arguably so, the Stephen King adaptation glued itself quite closely to the 1986 novel and achieved …

Before the review officially begins, I must offer this advice: For the love of everything we hold dear, if you watch this film on Netflix, choose the French audio (and then subtitles, unless you speak …

It’s a shot in the dark, but I’m going to guess that, if you’re reading this article, you’re a human.  If you’re not, well, we have other issues to attend to other than this article. …

Hereditary was a little divisive among general audiences.  Despite practically universal acclaim from critics (including yours truly), opening weekend audiences weren’t as enthusiastic, leaving the film bewildered and even angry at what they had seen.  Regardless …

You may know Holes (2003) as the simple tale of Stanley Yelnats III and his run of bad luck that puts him in Camp Green Lake. In truth, Holes covers a wide range of topics …

Superfly (2018) is a story about the drug scene of Atlanta and all the violence that accompanies it. Its soundtrack features bangers from rappers like Future, Young Thugs, and Khalid. Which compels me to take a …

Next week, The Incredibles 2 (2018) will hit theaters, and you’d best believe that I will be eagerly waiting in the theater queue to see my favorite family kicking evil butt once again. I grew up watching The …

Coming off the heels of his last man-against-the-elements film Everest, Baltasar Kormakur returns to direct another crisis film — Adrift.  Following the true story of two sailors that were trapped in a hurricane and capsized with limited …

I had a bit of a moment this week when I saw that The Truman Show (1998) is turning 20. In your 40s, a song or a movie you thought was 10 years old turns …

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 …

I know what you’re thinking: another ideologue scraping the bottom of the barrel for any excuse to politically vent. This sentiment, I assure you, on how I perceive A Quiet Place isn’t politically or ideologically motivated …

When Finding Nemo was released, 15 years ago today, this writer was childless (and about as single as one can possibly be). At that time, Finding Nemo was just a charming Disney/Pixar movie about a …

Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) — a rousing finale to an amazing trilogy. May 25, 1983: millions of people hurried to their nearest theater to be a part of history and see their …

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 …

The current climate in Hollywood regarding women, whether it be involving equal pay or sexual harassment, is extremely unfortunate. The #MeToo movement has become an outlet for survivors to tell their stories. Films have always …

Deadpool 2 is set to release this weekend and it’s most likely going to be a fun ride. Deadpool reminds us that not all comic book movies need to be dark and brooding — he …

Unfortunately, the first teaser for The Predator came out to mixed reviews, but the occasion does make for a good opportunity to look back at this franchise and see what to expect this fall in the newest …

It’s no secret that Hollywood stars rake in millions every year. Robert Downey Jr. apparently earned $1 million a minute in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). Daniel Craig reportedly negotiated quite a hefty salary for his next James Bond …

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 …

As a fan of Steven Spielberg, Dominic Holder took it upon himself to go back and analyze each of the legend’s films through each decade by highlighting their styles, trademarks, and the influences that Spielberg …

While Avengers: Infinity War is running roughshod through the world and taking all the box office money away from literally every other film that’s currently out in theaters, there’s definitely are some other fascinating, smaller …

It seems like every movie nowadays makes it on to the list of top 10 highest grossing films. The oldest movie on the list is from 1997–James Cameron’s Titanic. After that, the oldest highest-grossing movie was made …

40 years ago, Hell ran out of room and the dead began to walk the earth. Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Dawn of the Dead, a horror film classic directed by …

Once upon a time, sequels were something you would look forward to. A film ending on a cliffhanger could mean only one thing: a follow-up movie! Perhaps you’d even count down the days until its …

It would be easy to prejudge a movie like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, what with Judd Apatow on board as producer, a script written by Jason Segel, and Jonah Hill in the cast. You’ll think it’ll …

For the past 10 years, the MCU has been a meticulously crafted vehicle in Hollywood. It virtually has little to no competition. In other words, it’s the Thanos of cinema right now. Each new iteration …

Feminism is now on its glorious fourth wave, meaning more representation for women. This has not only affected the world of politics and law, it has also affected the box office. Filmmakers are either remaking …

For those of you who have read my article regarding profanity, you’ll know that I take a dim view of immorality portrayed in movies, unless done for a clear artistic reason. To me, it seems …

Can you believe that it’s been 25 years since we first learned how to make a perfect s’more, how to get a cute lifeguard to kiss you, or how to retrieve a priceless baseball — …

As A Quiet Place releases this weekend, let’s take a look back at some horror movies that have little to almost no sound in them. Critics and fans both agreed (with some exception in one particular …