‘McGregor Forever’: a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into one of combat sports’ most important figures
Whether you are a fan of Conor McGregor or not, it is impossible to deny his impact on the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). A one-of-a-kind fighter and character in his prime, the...
‘Carmen’: a fervent visual and musical spectacle that provides a stunning, immersive experience
Adaptations and remakes are ever-increasing in their frequency throughout the modern landscape of film. Every so often, a spectacular, wholly original experience is birthed from the ashes of an older work — “Carmen” being...
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ cements its status as one of the best...
Released on May 4, 2023, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” follows our rag-tag team of heroes as they combat the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji). Led by Chris Pratt’s character, Star-Lord, the team now...
Your inner 11-year-old will be smiling throughout ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’
Adapting what is arguably Judy Blume’s most recognizable work evokes a certain fear that it will not live up to the book’s reputation. Director Kelly Fremon Craig, also known for “The Edge of Seventeen,”...
‘Beau is Afraid’ : A maelstrom of paranoia and mommy issues
With “Beau is Afraid,” writer-director Ari Aster returns to vetting relational trauma, something he did novelly in both “Hereditary” and “Midsommar.” Only this time, the story and themes unfold in the most exhaustive, extreme...
Despite Nicolas Cage’s performance, ‘Renfield’ falls short of expectations
Released April 14th, “Renfield” follows the story of Robert Montague Renfield, played by Nicholas Hoult, who has been Dracula’s esteemed servant for centuries. After all these years, Renfield decides it's time to see if...
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ makes a gigantic leap to cinema screens
Film adaptations of video games, theoretically, should be successful as they can draw in fans of both movies and games. However, films based on video game series have been notorious for bad scripts, acting...
‘Hunger’ cooks up a rise to stardom while shining light on class differences
When it comes to fine dining and the flashy spectacles within the world of “Hunger,” it’s a bigger message on socio-economic class and the whole discrepancy that comes with being associated as a “big-time...
The endless amount of impeccably crafted gun-heavy action fires ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ to...
American action cinema has often lagged behind its Asian counterparts, who particularly honed the art of onscreen hand-to-hand combat, combined with masterful stunt work. One turning point on a mainstream scale occurred with the...
‘Cocaine Bear’ provides a heart-pounding high
“Cocaine Bear” is a high-concept comedy that supplies an unbeatable cinematic experience. The comedy's premise comes from a true story involving blow, a bear and drug smugglers. In 1985, a former narcotics officer turned...