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TV Review – ‘The First Lady’ Spotlights Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt

There are many lessons to be learned from history. The United States is a relatively young country, yet it has still evolved considerably since its founding almost two and a half centuries ago. One of the most visible people since its inception has been its President, and as technology and communication have become more advanced,…

Film Review: I’d Rather Die in an Ambulance Than Watch, “Ambulance”

Let’s not beat around the bush…no one ever expects high art from a Michael Bay film. The man himself has even admitted that he makes films for a very specific demographic that isn’t looking for deep meaning and metaphors. But Michael Bay doesn’t write anything he has directed. Based on a 2005 Danish film that…

Aline, Takes Inspiration From Céline Dion To Portray A Modern Fanny Brice

Inspired by the life of Céline Dion, director, screenwriter and actress Valérie Lemercier brings to the silver screen an homage to the singer…that is not entirely a biopic. Aline is an ambitious and energetic melange of genres, where drama, comedy and music coalesce. Valérie embodies the titular character, but the songs of Aline are entrusted…

Film Review: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ Recaptures the Franchise’s Stunning Visuals, Family Humor and Sentimental Life Lessons

Repeating their previously successful actions and collaborations is proving to be prosperous for Paramount Pictures’ hit film adaptation series of the popular Sega game, Sonic the Hedgehog. The studio reunited with the 2020 movie’s director, Jeff Fowler, and writers, Pat Casey and Josh Miller, and and brought on new franchise scribe John Whittington to create…

Film Review – ‘Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood’ is an Intoxicating Ode to Another Time

It’s difficult to fully capture the excitement and energy of the space race in the present moment. Scientific advancements have reached a certain point that the idea of traveling outside of the orbit of our planet doesn’t feel that outside the realm of possibility, though it’s also not the focus of those working on the…

Morbius, Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde Meet Dracula

Dr. Michael Morbius also known as the Living Vampire is part of the Marvel Universe. He was first created by writer Roy Thomas and portrayed by penciler Gil Kane, as an enemy of Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man, first published in 1971. The charm of this fictional character is how he stands on the border…

TV Review: Oscar Isaac’s ‘Moon Knight’ Offers Unique Action and Mythology in MCU’s Latest Superhero Minseries

Delving straight into a superhero’s established fight has successfully and powerfully worked for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the past with the introduction of Tom Holland’s portrayal of Spider-Man in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War. The franchise/shared universe is grippingly repeating that same debut model with its new Phase Four action-adventure miniseries, Moon Knight,…

Film Review: Jump on the Emotional Rollercoaster That is, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert–better known as The Daniels or just Daniels when their credited work appears made a bit of a splash in the film world when their 2016 feature length debut, Swiss Army Man, hit cinemas. Most people remember or even only heard about Swiss Army Man as the movie where Daniel Radcliffe…

SXSW Film Festival Review – ‘Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down’ is a Powerful Testament to a Survivor

There are few lawmakers who have been targeted for death and survived. Among the most inspiring stories is that of Gabby Giffords, a congressman from Arizona who was shot in the head during a “Congress on Your Corner” event she was hosting in 2011. Since undergoing her incredible recovery, Giffords has made preventing future gun…

SXSW Review: The Kids in the Hall- Comedy Punks

My parents raised me on a steady helping of genius material. When it came to comedy, I was introduced to the likes of Monty Python and SCTV at a very young age. So, when The Kids in the Hall popped up on my TV screen in the late 80s/early 90s not only was I all…

SXSW Film Festival Review: Folk Singer Suzanne Vega Emotionally Embodies Novelist Carson McCuller in ‘Lover, Beloved’

Innovative folk singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega has long been determined to showcase the importance of women breaking traditional boundaries and championing their independence. So she decided to adapt her acclaimed one-woman stage show about the life of celebrated 20th-century American novelist Carson McCullers for the big screen with the new emotionally gripping film, Lover, Beloved. The…