The 1982 dark fantasy film, The Dark Crystal, has had an interesting redemption story since its original release. This familiar tale of magic, mystical creatures and prophecies helmed by beloved puppeteers, Jim Henson and Frank Oz, seemed to mirror a… Continue reading "The Dark Crystal"
Cartoon Network was a flap ship network for Warner Brother which was responsible for a lot of critically and commercially adored cartoons since its creation in 1992. Headed by Betty Cohen, this kids-oriented program had an assortment of shows which… Continue reading "Samurai Jack"
The 1981 British historical sports film, Chariots of Fire, may have the look of a weighty, high-brow sports film that will pander to a crowd of critics and film aficionados, but will run the risk of coming out lifeless for… Continue reading "Chariots of Fire"
The 1950s black comedy, Sunset Boulevard, is one of many films to be considered the greatest ever invented, and despite the fact that it is almost a century old, remains as a fairly timeless picture to look back on. The… Continue reading "Sunset Boulevard"
Lin-Manuel Miranda has managed to carve his way into the realms of musical theatre legends after the success of his 2015 musical stage show, Hamilton. While it wasn’t his first musical project and his later work would help broaden his… Continue reading "In the Heights"
The 2002 film adaptation of Resident Evil led by Paul W. S. Anderson failed to meet expectations for fans of the series by producing a bland, uninteresting dated picture that was more interested in showcasing generic trends and cliches rather… Continue reading "Resident Evil: Apocalypse"
The 1996 disaster thriller, Twister, starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt, may have been a glorified B-movie with multiple flaws laced within its scripting, character choices and acting decisions, but this didn’t stop the film from becoming a big hit.… Continue reading "Twisters"
Out of all the X-Men movies made by 20th Century Fox, The Wolverine released in 2013 feels like the least memorable of the bunch. Although it did decently at the box office and didn’t receive any harsh critical pushback like… Continue reading "The Wolverine"
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 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"