While classic films can be very prestigious and contain aspects that make them stand apart from films released in the modern age whether it be presentation, performance or narrative, these films of the past also often contain aspects of their… Continue reading "Holiday Inn"
The Godfather is practically cinematic royalty and is treated as one of the finest examples of the craft. Starting as a novel written in 1969 by Mario Puzo before evolving into a 1972 feature film headed by Paramount, the tale… Continue reading "The Godfather"
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"
It’s always nice to see a new original franchise being birthed from an unexpected success, and the 2019 sci-fi horror film, A Quiet Place, was one such success. With a relatively small budget of only $17 million, this movie about… Continue reading "A Quiet Place"
After the commercial success of the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog film, Paramount finally saw potential in the popular Sega speedster mascot and began expanding a fresh little universe for the character, with a follow-up sequel being their first step. While… Continue reading "Sonic the Hedgehog 2"
The 1954 Alfred Hitchcock mystery thriller, Rear Window, is often helmed as one of the greatest movies ever created. While Hitchcock has made his fair share of classic films that have been ranked equally as highly this adaptation of the… Continue reading "Rear Window"
Rango is a pretty odd film, and one that even after so many years, is still hard to pin down. Released in 2011 and distributed by Paramount under the production of Nickelodeon, this computer-animated western comedy directed by Gore Verbinski… Continue reading "Rango"
The cinematic and theatrical space have always been used as platforms to explore different stories from different perspectives, and the black community have had several great stories told on screen and on stage. One such story was the 1985 drama… Continue reading "Fences"
