Indie horror director Peter Jackson made a name for himself in the early 2000’s when he directed the critically acclaimed, fantasy-epic trilogy The Lord of the Rings, based off the classic books of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkein. The films swept the awards season each year they were released, winning 17 out of 30…
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A beautiful coda to the Toy Story Trilogy, Toy Story 4 provides a perfect epilogue for these beloved characters with strong emotional beats, powerful themes and hilarious moments. To use a sports analogy, Toy Story 4 is the equivalent of Michael Jordan coming out of retirement after his first 3-Peat, just to begin another 3-Peat.…
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The Farooqi Bros have had a chance to interview many amazing guests on their podcast but Larry Fong has been a true highlight. He spoke about his career upbringing, what made him go into filmmaking, his inspirations, fears and more. Additionally Larry spoke about his relationship with Zack Snyder, his work on films like 300,…
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Tim Burton’s BATMAN released in the summer of 1989 to overwhelming box office success and saw Bat-Mania sweep the world. Almost creating the trend of covering the opening weekend box office overnight the film made over $40 million in its debut weekend ($5 million more than its budget) which shattered all previous records. Starring Michael…
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Featuring-Sheraz Farooqi, Zayyan Farooqi, Omer K. Farooqi, & Sameer H. Farooqi. PODCAST- The Farooqi Bros React to Wonder Woman 1984, Wonder Woman’s Gold Suit, Patty Jenkins Vision and how it will fit DCEU. iTunes YouTube
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It’s been a few weeks since DC Universe’s 2nd live action series ended its first season and with that comes a lot to discuss to say the least. To get right into it, Doom Patrol is easily one of DC’s best live action shows that they have ever done. With a premise that you can’t…
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Unable to capture the magic of the original, Men in Black: International finds itself paper thin, with solid acting by the leads keeping it alive. Men in Black, the 1990s sci-fi franchise, carried by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, was beloved by critics and audiences alike. Unfortunately, every sequel that followed it had a…
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An in-depth analysis of the Game of Thrones’ character.Spoilers follow. “The world is a comedy to those who think; a tragedy to those who feel.” — Horace Walpole. Letter to Anne, Countess of Ossory (August 16th 1776). Tragedy is one of the seven principle themes of storytelling. It is defined by the undoing of a…
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Featuring-Sheraz Farooqi, Zayyan Farooqi, Omer K. Farooqi, & Sameer H. Farooqi. PODCAST- The Farooqi Bros React to Robert Pattinson being the new Batman, give our theories about Matt Reeves Vision and how it could fit in the DCEU or if it should be standalone. iTunes: YouTube:
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Dark Phoenix takes a grounded, darker and streamlined approach to the classic story and wraps up the First Class Saga in a unique and fulfilling way. Dark Phoenix stars the longtime cast of James McAvoy as Professor Charles Xavier, Michael Fassbender as Erik Lehnsherr, Jennifer Lawrence Raven, Sophie Turner as Jean Grey, Nicholas Hoult as…
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With the release date of the next instalment of the Wonder Woman film franchise exactly one year away, director Patty Jenkins confirmed that the presence of Warner Bros. will unfortunately not be felt in Hall H at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Of course, Jenkins didn’t leave Wonder Woman fans empty handed. The…
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While not as thematically rich as its predecessor, Godzilla: King of the Monsters dials up the Kaiju action as it delivers stunning visual action sequences and awe inspiring Godzilla moments that will please most fans. Godzilla: King of the Monsters stars Kyle Chandler as Mark Russell, Vera Farmiga as Dr. Emma Russell, Millie Bobby Brown…
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When the Marvel Cinematic Universe started, it was led by Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man. Throughout their 10 year journey, they have each been defined by a distinct individual trait: Steve by valor, Thor by growth, and Tony by sacrifice. How and why did these qualities shape the three men? Captain America Valor means…
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[SPOILERS] Well, the day has finally arrived. The pilot for the murky backwoods body horror series Swamp Thing has officially premiered on the DC Universe streaming service and it certainly will make you want to tune in for episode two next week. Swamp Thing is the third exclusive series to make its debut on the niche streaming platform…
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Black Panther is a movie that requires no introduction. It was a culturally significant film that was celebrated and enjoyed by an international audience. This movie was, for the most part, really well-made, had a solid story, and was a brilliant introduction to the nation of Wakanda and all its important characters, customs and traditions.…
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