When Edward Muybridge photographed the first motion picture, I’ll bet he never imagined his pioneering efforts would lead to a film that has a flying wolf attacking a military helicopter. But here we are. He’d at least go on record that a movie like that should be a colossal crowd-pleasing fun factory. Though director Brad Peyton’s RAMPAGE shows the occasional blip of rollicking good camp and … [Read more...]
REVIEW: FLOWER blossoms as a resilient beauty
At the heart of co-writer/ director Max Winkler’s coming-of-age dark comedy FLOWER stands an unapologetic, unorthodox teen protagonist. She’s like SIXTEEN CANDLES’ “Samantha Baker” if that John Hughesian heroine gave zero f*cks. Her headstrong nature assuredly contrasts Hollywood’s cookie-cutter approach to “likeability,” but the punk-rock hellfire in which her clay was baked will slay audiences. … [Read more...]
“Tomb Raider” Reboot Is The Origin Story For A New Generation
When I first heard that "Tomb Raider" was getting a reboot, my exact reaction was a simple shrug. Though you could say I grew up with the character, first playing the game as a teenage girl, then watching the movies amidst hangovers in my twenties, I was exactly clamoring for a new start. Lara Croft, for all her tough, adventuring, girl power was always a bit more of a male fantasy than a fully … [Read more...]
How “Raiders of the Lost Ark” Influenced “Tomb Raider” And Why It’s A “Coming of Age” Story
Lara Croft has been a household name for over two decades and she was in desperate need of a reboot. As time moves on, society changes, and with that, so must everything evolve to remain part of the fabric of pop culture. Yes, that goes for fictional video game heroines too. Enter Alicia Vikander, who stars as Lara Croft in the upcoming film reboot, "Tomb Raider." While her predecessor, … [Read more...]
Ava Du Vernay On How “A Wrinkle In Time” Saved Her and More from the Cast
Ava DuVernay's live action adaptation of the classic novel "A Wrinkle in Time" makes it's debut in theaters today. DuVernay made history as the first woman of color to helm a $100 million dollar blockbuster film when she signed on for the film, and of course, Ava, being the visionary groundbreaking that she is, put her mark on the film by not only casting three powerful leading ladies as the Mrs, … [Read more...]
REVIEW: GRINGO – There’s Something About Harry
In the hands of filmmakers like the Coen Brothers, GRINGO could’ve been a lovely, lively and ludicrous comedy. However, it’s in the hands of Nash Edgerton, and the product churned out is an unrelenting, joyless slog. Beleaguered by problematic pacing issues, scenarios that never snap together easily, and horrendously-drawn characters, this dark comedy is a placebo for what should be a rousing, … [Read more...]
REVIEW: ANNIHILATION is a mind-bending must-see
Creating unpredictable cinema is a tricky, risky prospect. One false move and the filmmaker’s vision can turn from a journey the audience is eager to see unfold, to one where they don’t care to go any further. Luckily for writer-director Alex Garland, ANNIHILATION turns out to be the former. His riveting interpretation of author James VanderMeer’s sci-fi-horror novel is a consciousness-altering … [Read more...]
Black Panther Cast And Director On Fierce Women, Blockbuster with a Message and More
Black Panther is about to set the world aflame when it opens in theaters this week. Perhaps Marvel's most anticipated film to date (and the pre-sale tickets broke the record for all previous Marvel films), it's also, in my opinion, one of the Top 3 Marvel films and it's director and cast have EVERYTHING to do with that. A few weeks ago, select press were invited to the film's press … [Read more...]
“Black Panther” Is 100% A Ryan Coogler Film …And It Is Fantastic!
"Black Panther" is everything all Marvel films before it have not been: black, proud, regal, with a strong political message, and it is fantastic! And I want to be clear about something- "Black Panther" is 100% Director Ryan Coogler's film...it just happens to have Marvel superheroes, not vice versa and it pays off in spades. With gorgeous visuals (thanks to Academy Award nominee cinematographer … [Read more...]
REVIEW: PETER RABBIT – A Harebrained Reimagining of A Classic Character
Peter Rabbit is a classic literary hero beloved by children and adults alike. Author Beatrix Potter created a timeless character, laced her narrative with sardonic humor, and became a world-wide sensation. She refused to give up the rights to Walt Disney over marketing issues, but was the first to exploit commercial merchandising possibilities with the stories and characters. That said, had she … [Read more...]
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