With the Marvel Cinematic Universe dominating pop culture conversation, Brie Larson—best known as Captain Marvel—has been at the center of attention since 2019. The actress behind Marvel Studios’ first female-led superhero film has earned both critical acclaim and commercial success: Captain Marvel joined the billion-dollar club at the worldwide box office and became a significant … Read more

Avengers: Endgame represents the culmination of a decade-long plan Marvel has been building toward since the early days of the MCU — back to Thor, when the Tesseract first appeared in a post-credits scene. Over the years Marvel reshaped how audiences think about film franchises by turning individual movies into an interconnected cinematic universe. While … Read more

Becket and A Man for All Seasons: Two Films, One Faith When I was first asked to compile a list of religious and spiritual films, I didn’t expect to still be working on it nearly two years later. My initial plan—to discuss ten films in a single list—quickly unraveled. Early attempts turned into long essays … Read more

Laika’s Films: How Stop-Motion Explores Death, Alienation and Belonging Missing Link, the fifth feature from stop-motion studio Laika, has just been released. Viewers familiar with Laika know what to expect: meticulous, expressive stop-motion animation populated by oddly charming, visually unconventional characters, bright color palettes, and energetic storytelling. Beneath that craftsmanship, however, the studio consistently weaves … Read more

A Clockwork Orange — A Film Review Four droogs load up on Moloko Plus, primed for a bout of ultraviolence. A Clockwork Orange opens on Alex DeLarge’s insolent smirk, a challenge aimed squarely at the viewer. Stanley Kubrick’s signature visual precision is everywhere: arresting symmetry, meticulous camera moves and a protagonist who dares us to … Read more

Us (2019) Director: Jordan Peele Screenwriter: Jordan Peele Starring: Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex, Elizabeth Moss, Tim Heidecker Jordan Peele’s Us (2019) is a bold, unsettling entry in contemporary horror that builds on the director’s flair for blending scares with social commentary. While it inevitably invites comparison to Peele’s earlier film … Read more

Wild Rose (2019) Director: Tom Harper Screenwriter: Nicole Taylor Starring: Jessie Buckley, Julie Walters, Sophie Okonedo, Jamie Sives, Craig Parkinson, James Harkness Wild Rose is a lively, emotionally grounded British take on the rags-to-riches music drama. Anchored by a breakout performance from Jessie Buckley and a steady counterpoint from Julie Walters, the film follows Rose-Lynn … Read more

Captive State (2019) Director: Rupert Wyatt Screenwriters: Erica Beeney, Rupert Wyatt Starring: John Goodman, Ashton Sanders, Jonathan Majors, Machine Gun Kelly This review examines Captive State, a 2019 science fiction drama directed by Rupert Wyatt that attempts to blend political allegory with a resistance thriller set against an alien occupation. The film’s premise—an extraterrestrial power … Read more

Video game adaptations have long struggled to find their footing on the big screen. Translating an interactive, beloved franchise into a satisfying blockbuster takes more than button-mashing — it demands careful storytelling, convincing performances, and respect for what made the original game memorable. Every time a new video game becomes a movie, fans everywhere hope … Read more

Shazam! (2019) — Film Review Shazam! (2019) Director: David F. Sandberg Screenwriter: Henry Gayden Starring: Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Djimon Hounsou Shazam! significantly refreshed the tone of the DCEU by blending broad comedy with genuine emotional warmth and a surprising depth of mythic resonance. Director David F. Sandberg brings his … Read more