Criterion better open up a slot on their Blu-Ray schedule because the trailer for The French Dispatch, Wes Anderson’s latest film, just landed online. Set in post-WWII France, The French Dispatch – the full title of which is The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun – follows the ...
Read MoreHaving watched Arrow from the very beginning while in my college dorm, hoping for a Smallville spiritual successor, “Fadeout”bought up a lot of emotions for me. I really wanted this finale to reward fans for not only sticking with the show for eight years but for supporting the birt...
Read MoreWelcome back to The Women of Star Wars. In this second installment, naturally, I’d like to talk about Padmé Amidala. When Padmé was introduced in the Star Wars prequels, I liked her a lot, although not as much as Leia. As a child, the politics within the Senate and on the planet Naboo went over ...
Read MoreAndrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats opened in London in 1981 and on Broadway in 1982 and has since become a global phenomenon. Consisting of lyrics from T. S. Elliot’s book of poems Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats and featuring Webber’s music, it is largely considered to be the prototypical m...
Read MoreMost gamers are aware that Pokémon is the largest-grossing multimedia franchise out there. Across the trading card game, video games, anime, and numerous toys, Pokémon is a real powerhouse. What many may not be aware of, however, is its budding competitive facet. To be clear, there has been a “c...
Read MoreWar films have always been an essential staple of Hollywood cinema. Whether it’s The Dirty Dozen, Saving Private Ryan, or Dunkirk, the stories within this genre have always served as depictions of heroes overcoming nearly impossible odds, and it is a nearly limitless cache of narrative potential. ...
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