Mary Poppins Returns is a strong revival of the character and her world. While it doesn’t quite capture the magic of the 1954 original, it satisfyingly delivers on a heartwarming and nostalgic experience for fans new and old. 1964’s Mary Poppins was an instant classic for Disney. Unforgettable musical numbers, strong acting and an unmistakable charm guided…
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Spider-Verse & Aquaman: A Celebration of the Biracial Superhero
Both Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and Aquaman are special. In an era where comic book films are in abundance and multiple offerings are put to screen each year by a multitude of film studios, gems like these standout. There has been a trend over the last few years where superhero films can be and mean more
Read MoreAquaman - REVIEW
Bold, ambitious, visually stunning, and wonderfully unique, James Wan’s Aquaman is one of the best comic book films of the year. Aquaman starts off with a strong foundation of people on both sides of the camera. Led by director James Wan, writers David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beal, producers Geoff Johns and Zack Snyder, and an…
Read MoreMowgli - Review
By Contributing Writer, Haroon Shareef Directed by the exceptional Andy Serkis, Mowgli is a dark and the best adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book.’ It started out as a Warner Bros film, but the studio feared of it being a failure and hence sold the worldwide rights to Netflix. After seeing the movie on…
Read MoreBumblebee - Review
Bumblebee is the latest film in the Transformers franchise and a prequel to the main line of films. Full of heart, throwback music and a theme of friendship, Bumblebee is a strong edition into the franchise and makes for the most complete film yet. Directed by Travis Knight, Bumblebee takes the audience back to the roots of the…
Read MoreSpider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse - Review
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is simply one of the greatest animated films of the decade. Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman and produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Into The Spider-Verse is beautifully crafted, perfectly executed and brilliantly captured the magic of Spider-Man. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse didn’t ‘have’ to work. They could have easily…
Read MoreSuperman: The Movie - A Masterpiece 40 Years Later
In 1978, a film made audiences believe a man could fly. 40 years later, in 2018, Superman: The Movie continues to make audiences believe.
Read MoreRetrospective: Maze Runner Trilogy
By Contributing Writer, Haroon Shareef I remember watching the first Maze Runner on Star Movies two years ago. I never heard about this movie or the books before. I’m someone who loves and is obsessed with mazes since my childhood, and when I saw the ad on TV, I watched the film, and I loved…
Read MoreFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - Review
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, directed by David Yates, is the second installment of the Fantastic Beasts series, and tenth overall of the Wizarding World franchise. The film brought a new and exciting experience for Potter fans, both in terms of story and cinematography, while still staying true to its core. The Crimes of…
Read MoreThe Lion King - Review
The Lion King stands as the pinnacle of Disney animation. The Lion King follows the life of Simba, a young cub living in the Pride Lands, destined to be king, as he goes through a powerful, heartbreaking, symbolic and inspiring journey. Dealing with themes about family, destiny, death, responsibility & friendship, The Lion King does…
Read MoreOutlaw King – Review
By Former Writer - Brandy Burgess (This review contains mild spoilers.) OUTLAW KING challenges the definition of what it is means to be “based on historical events.” The film, which stars Chris Pine and is directed by David Mackenzie, begins in medias res. Robert the Bruce, one of Scotland remaining lords after William Wallace’s failed…
Read MoreA Love Letter To Suspiria
By Contributing Writer, Joe Baire On Halloween night, I had the pleasure of seeing Suspiria. Being one of the most anticipated films of the year, I was left in an overwhelming pool of joy. It’s a slow burn mystery with disturbing imagery and noir-esque paced filmmaking. While this film is definitely not for everyone, I…
Read MoreBohemian Rhapsody - Review
Bohemian Rhapsody is a biopic that celebrates the esteemed band Queen. The film covers how the band is formed and is highlighted by Freddie Mercury’s personal story. The film takes the audience on a journey to see how Freddie Mercury became the icon he is today. The shining element in this film is Rami Malek.…
Read MoreInterstellar - A Story of Sacrifice
By Contributing Writer, Joe Baire Sacrifice. In Interstellar, the theme of sacrifice is layered beautifully into its plot. Throughout the film, Christopher Nolan uses this theme roughly three distinct times at key moments to showcase his thesis point for the film. The first is Joseph Cooper leaving Murph for a chance to save the world.…
Read MoreGone Girl - The Impact of Amy 4 Years Later
“Is Gone Girl worth watching?” My friend asks me, to which I respond with the most enthusiastic “Yes!” imaginable. “And I’m not just saying yes because Ben Affleck gets naked.” She goes on to tell me that she recently finished the book and of course I want to know her opinion on it because the…
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