War epics have always held a special place in my heart, ranging from the classics of the 60’s like “The Great Escape,” “The Dirty Dozen” and “Von Ryan’s Express,” to modern epics like “Saving Private Ryan,” “Hacksaw Ridge” and “Dunkirk.” These two eras differ drastically…
You may understand why going into “Bad Boys for Life,” I wanted to give it a fair chance. After all, Will Smith is a talented actor who deserves to be in good movies again. Considering that this film is the first movie…
Over 35 years after the release of “First Blood,” the Rambo franchise has reached its conclusion with the satisfyingly titled “Rambo: Last Blood.” For decades now, Sylvester Stallone has carried the “Rocky” and “Rambo” franchises…
“It” (2017), directed by Andy Muschietti, took theaters by storm upon its initial release. “It” managed to break into mainstream media and became a cultural phenomenon. Now, after two long years, “It Chapter Two” has…
Right off the bat, I must disclose one thing: I am an absolute fan of the 1960s. This was a time of change for the U.S. and in turn, Hollywood and pop culture. The mid-to-late…
“The king has returned.” Rafiki’s voice, though raspy and old, rings in my mind like asweet melody. Memories rush in at the slightest mention of Simba, Mufasa or the Pride Lands; memories of elementary school summer…
On March 15, 2019, the film “Five Feet Apart” premiered in theaters, starring Cole Sprouse as Will, and Lu Richardson as Stella. From his role as Rafael Solano in the TV show “Jane the Virgin”,…
The 91stAcademy Awards were held on Sunday, Feb. 24, with automatic controversy surrounding this year’s Best Picture winner: “Green Book”. The film, directed by Peter Farrelly and starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali, also took…
Some sequels live up to their predecessors—can you imagine that? Some sequels even have soundtracks as memorable as the original. Can you imagine that? “Mary Poppins Returns”, the long-awaited sequel to Walt Disney’s 1964 crowning…
The Netflix anthology “Black Mirror” has earned its spot as my favorite television show for its ability to predict how the more technologically advanced society we are striving towards will meld with human nature, and…