Month: June 2024

  • Bad Boys

    The 1995 Michael Bay buddy cop action flick, Bad Boys, feels like a solid showcase of the differences between how critics view media and how audiences view media. The film was not critically well received at the time, with many… Continue reading "Bad Boys"

  • Inside Out 2

    Inside Out 2 came out during a time when Disney really needed it. After barely surviving a terrible few years filled with underwhelming projects, several controversies seeped in political turmoil, and a growing divide between company and consumer after their… Continue reading "Inside Out 2"

  • The Watchers

    From the advertising, The Watchers looked like any standard psychological supernatural horror film with a hint of an artsy edge, but what piqued people’s interest was learning that it was going to be directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, the daughter… Continue reading "The Watchers"

  • Super 8

    The 2011 J. J. Abrams sci-fi thriller, Super 8, felt like it was gunning for a traditional return to classic 80s cinema, but managed to do much better than what many would’ve assumed. With solid reviews and a decent box… Continue reading "Super 8"

  • Point Break

    The 1991 American crime film, Point Break, quickly became an influential cult feature that audiences of the time easily gravitated towards. Proving to be more than just an underground gem by performing well with critics, doing well at the box… Continue reading "Point Break"