Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- the Movie: Mugen Train is a masterful continuation of the hit anime with breathtaking animation and layered characters. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train follows the hopeful and heroic Tanjiro Kamado and his companions, Zenitsu and Inosuke, as they do what the title says—slay demons. Tanjiro’s ultimate goal is…
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Godzilla vs Kong‘s action sequences are vibrant and energizing. The film lives up to the heavyweight match it advertised with stunning visual effects and powerful action sequences, but falls short on everything else. Directed by Adam Wingard and starring Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, newcomer Kaylee Hottle, Godzilla vs Kong brings back features a healthy…
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League is DC’s version of The Lord of the Rings. Epic, grand, and full of heart, Justice League is any fan’s dream movie come to life. Zack Snyder’s Justice League stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher as the leading superhero team. Directed by the…
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Raya and the Last Dragon is heartwarming, action-packed, and inspiring, creating an experience that families will love. Raya and the Last Dragon revolves around the fantasy world of Kumandra, a place where humans and dragons exist together. With an infusion of southeast Asian cultures, music, and traditions, the film leans heavily into its setting. A brand…
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Judas And The Black Messiah is profound. The film does not feed you a spoonful of sugar to make the harsh reality of its premise go down. From Shaka King’s bold directing, to Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield’s inspired performances, the film exudes a tragic brilliance. Based on the true story of The film tells…
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News of the World is thoughtful and beautifully shot Western story. Tom Hanks delivers a strong, yet familiar performance as Helena Zengel shines. Directed by Paul Greengrass, starring Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel, News of the World adapts the 2016 novel of the same name by Paulette Jiles. The film takes place five years after the…
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Director Zack Snyder joins The Farooqi Bros to discuss his upcoming film ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ and the movement to release the Snyder Cut
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Soul represents another milestone for Pixar as it successfully mixes beautiful animation, inspiring music, and strong voice acting. Directed by Pixar veteran Pete Doctor, who previously helmed Up, and Inside Out, Soul can arguably be considered his greatest triumph yet as a director. Surrounded by the brilliant cast Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, and…
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Carried on the strength of its brilliant cast, Wonder Woman 1984 soars highest during its dramatic and heartfelt moments. While it does not reach the inspiring heights of its predecessor, the film is a solid entry into the DCEU. Directed by Patty Jenkins, and featuring the return of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, the highly…
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WarnerMedia officially announced its entire 2021 slate would debut on HBO Max simultaneously with their cinema release dates. The move comes on the heels of their announcement that Wonder Woman 1984 would make the same move. Amid rising COVID-19 cases, restricted theaters unable to capture the magic of moviegoing, and skyrocketing use of streaming services, the future of…
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Rather than opting for a traditional film review for Tenet, I have decided to do a review of the theatrical experience that surrounded Tenet. Being the first film I have seen since the pandemic began, I will be simultaneously reviewing the film while discussing the new reality we find ourselves in. Tenet is a Christopher…
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While carried by a strong lead, Mulan stumbles through poor pacing, thin characters, and VFX issues that kept it an arm’s length from the superior 1998 animated counterpart. Directed by Niki Caro and starring Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Tzi Ma as Zhou, Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An…
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Releasing the Snyder Cut of Justice League was an achievement by fans around the world. It is only fitting then, that the first event celebrating that achievement would also be held by the fans and for the fans. Justice Con 2020 is a two-day virtual convention organized by The Nerd Queens and ComicBook Debate’s own…
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On May 20th, Zack Snyder announced that the Snyder Cut would release on HBO MAX as Zack Snyder’s Justice League. It was a moment of jubilation for a fandom that had campaigned for it daily for two and a half years since the theatrical cut released in 2017. Though, if you ask the fandom what…
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Juneteenth, otherwise known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, occurs on June 19th. It was the date that General Gordon Granger came to Texas to finally enforce the emancipation of the slaves. Up to that point, the Civil War had already been over for two months and the Emancipation Proclamation was delivered by President Abraham…
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