‘Shadow And Bone’ Takes Us On Another Fantastical Journey In The Grishaverse – Review

Thank the Saints! Shadow and Bone has returned to us. The first season of Netflix’s adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s fantasy young adult (YA) series was well-received when it premiered only two years ago. The burgeoning franchise promised a fantasy epic that can stand alongside the best live-action YA adaptations like Harry Potter and The Hunger […]

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Frustratingly Delves Deeper into the Multiverse – Review

It feels like a short and long time since we’ve had a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film. Truly, what is time anymore? Torn between “superhero fatigue” (note: not tiredness of superheroes specifically, but of the mundane storytelling and repetitiveness in recent films) and wanting to know what comes next, I had to figure out what […]

That’s So ‘Wednesday’ Is A Dreary Delight – Review

It has long been held that Tim Burton was the right man to bring back the Addams family in live-action. People have foolishly attempted to start fan-casting campaigns with Burton’s most notable longtime collaborator as the family’s patriarch Gomez Addams, no matter how unfit that man was for the role. Sadly, those who did not […]

‘Holy Spider’ Is Gripping & Intense – Capsule Review | TIFF 2022

Holy moly, Holy Spider is intense. Based on a true story, the crime drama follows the cat-and-mouse game between a journalist, Rahimi (Zahra Amir Ebrahimi), and a serial killer (Mehdi Bajestani) targeting vulnerable women. It hits close to home, highlighting how intense the hatred for women is in Iran. For decades the women of Iran […]

‘The Woman King’ is a Celebration of Black Women’s Humanity and Fierceness – Review | TIFF 2022

The Woman King is a rare occurrence in Hollywood. The modestly budgeted historical epic was developed by women, written by women, directed by a Black woman, and starred an ensemble of Black women. Without pulling any statistics, it is safe to say that Black-led cinema does not often get the chance to be blockbuster hits, […]

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Fires on All Cylinders For The Most Part – Review

The highly anticipated series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is finally upon us. While I’ve only seen the first two episodes of the new show, I can say it is visually stunning and wonderfully acted. I was unsure what to expect from the series. Although the trailers were terrific, I found […]

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Works Best In Its Emotionally Charged Moments – Review

Another day and another MCU project is upon us. At this juncture in Phase 4, the new piece to the puzzle is Thor: Love and Thunder. Directed by Taika Waititi, the film picks up after the events of Avengers: Endgame with Thor (Chris Hemsworth) trying to find his place in the world while the King […]

Interview: Meg Reflects on ‘Wonder Woman’ 5 Years Later

Wonder Woman was released in theatres five years ago and I, a huge self-proclaimed Wonder Woman fan, can still remember witnessing the film for the first time on the big screen like it was yesterday. I was lucky enough to get tickets to a fan screening event held in Toronto just over two weeks before […]

‘Ms. Marvel’ Has The Potential To Be Great

Ms. Marvel is finally coming to Disney+, courtesy of Marvel Studios. Almost a decade ago, Sana Amanat recounted a story from her childhood as a Pakistani American, which developed into an idea for a Marvel comic. Amanat presented the concept to G. Willow Wilson, and the two brought to life Kamala Khan (a.k.a. Ms. Marvel). […]

‘The Boys’ Is As Bloody and Villainous As Ever – Review

The third season of The Boys is finally upon us, and while it’s been a bit of a wait, it’s certainly worth it. It’s been calm (or as quiet as things get at Vought) with a more subdued Homelander (Antony Starr) and Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) working for the government with a careful eye being […]