‘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 […]

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 […]

‘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 […]

‘Turning Red’ Is A Funny, Entertaining And Emotional Coming-Of-Age Tale – Review

Growing up is hard. On top of dealing with school and raging hormones, parents or guardians can be highly embarrassing, although they want the best for their children. That is what Meilin “Mei” Lee (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) is going through in Turning Red. With the first year of teenagehood upon her, Mei is torn […]