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Continue reading →: Nostalgic Alien Horror: 1980s Films You Must SeeIf you love your horror with a side of odd campiness, the 1980s was the golden era for such films. The decade was particularly fond of a unique sub-genre that married horror with science fiction, often featuring some kind of alien entity causing chaos on Earth. These films were buttered…
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Continue reading →: ‘The Unborn’ (2009)—A Horror Movie With a Sensible Approach to the SupernaturalThe horror genre has one goal, and that’s scaring the living daylights out of you. To get there, however, logic and reason usually take a backseat, and we watch helplessly as characters make one bad decision after another.
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Continue reading →: Salem’s Lot (2024) A Bit of a Letdown, but It’ll Do for HalloweenThe 2024 adaptation of Salem’s Lot fails to capture the depth of King’s original work. With choppy pacing, the story feels rushed, making it only a serviceable Halloween watch.
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Continue reading →: Exposing Vulcan Bigotry in Star TrekYes, Vulcans are bigots. When it comes to Vulcans in the “Star Trek” universe, they are often depicted as models of logic and reason, an embodiment of what humanity could aspire to be if emotions were kept in check. However, a deeper look into their culture and interactions reveals a…
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Continue reading →: Real Science vs. Hollywood: Alien Invasion MythsOne of the classic tropes in science fiction movies is the alien invasion. It’s almost become a rite of passage for humanity to face off against some super-advanced, technologically superior species that has crossed the vastness of space to conquer Earth. The idea makes for one hell of a story.…
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Continue reading →: Why ‘The Cell’ Showcases Jennifer Lopez’s Acting RangeJennifer Lopez’s film “The Cell” is a psychological thriller that showcases her range as an actress. Playing Catherine Deane, a child psychologist, she enters the mind of a comatose serial killer to save his latest victim.
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Continue reading →: Top Five Viral Songs from Around the World—None by American ArtistsThese five songs illustrate just how music transcends borders. Despite being in different languages, their infectious rhythms and simple hooks made them global phenomena. These tracks demonstrate that you don’t need to understand lyrics to connect with music.
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Continue reading →: ‘Teacup’—The Sweet Name Hiding a Sinister Threat in Peacock’s New Horror SeriesGet ready for Halloween this fall as “Teacup” lands on Peacock on October 10, 2024. Created by Ian McCulloch and inspired by Robert R. McCammon’s novel “Stinger,” this upcoming horror series brings together a talented cast and some of the top names in the horror genre. Although the title “Teacup”…
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Continue reading →: ABC’s ‘High Potential’ is a Breezy Take on Crime DramasABC’s ‘High Potential’ revolves around single mom Morgan, who becomes an LAPD consultant after her keen observations impress them. The show follows her partnership with the skeptical Detective Karadec. It’s a formulaic crime-solving premise, providing lighthearted entertainment for viewers seeking cozy mysteries.
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Continue reading →: The Matt Damian underappreciated sci-fi movieThe word that will likely be used most often to describe Neill Blomkamp’s “Elysium” is “thought-provoking.” Expect a whole lot of variations on the words “social commentary” and “dystopia” too. Whatever big words you apply to the result, Blomkamp did not approach this sci-fi tale with modest aspirations, and it’s…
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Continue reading →: Revisiting the underrated Stallone action movie ‘Cliffhanger’When muscles were the game and Stallone was his name The action genre got a nostalgic boost with Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick,” reminding us of a time when the theater was the ultimate escape. Back in the ’90s, the action genre was dominated by a slew of high-intensity movies…
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Continue reading →: You Probably Didn’t Notice Rihanna’s Acting Skills, But Here’s Why You ShouldRihanna’s name instantly brings to mind a musical powerhouse, a trendsetting fashion icon, and a savvy entrepreneur. Since she burst onto the music scene in the mid-2000s, Rihanna has consistently dominated the charts, won multiple Grammy Awards, and amassed a global fanbase. Beyond her undeniable musical prowess, she has also…
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Continue reading →: Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler Reunite for a Supernatural RideRyan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are back at it again! The first trailer for their seventh collaboration, ‘Sinners,’ and it looks like we’re in for a dark horror of a ride. This time, Jordan stars as twin brothers trying to escape their troubled past by returning to their hometown…
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Continue reading →: The Thunderbolts Trailer Teases Sentry—But Is The Void Lurking Too?Marvel has just dropped the first trailer for The Thunderbolts, and it looks like things are about to get darker in the MCU. With a release date set for May 2, 2025, this movie is already shaping up to be Marvel’s answer to DC’s Suicide Squad—but with that signature MCU…
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Continue reading →: ‘The Substance’ is a grotesque dive into society’s obsession with beautyGenre: Drama. The price of beauty and its disturbing critique of vanity ‘The Substance‘ is a nauseating ride of a movie that takes body horror to new, grotesque heights while shining a harsh spotlight on society’s obsession with youth and beauty. Directed, written, and co-produced by Coralie Fargeat, this 2024…
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