• ABC’s ‘High Potential’ is a Breezy Take on Crime Dramas

    ABC’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.

  • The Matt Damian underappreciated sci-fi movie

    The 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 his ambition, along with the…

  • 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 with big-name stars. Among them…

  • You Probably Didn’t Notice Rihanna’s Acting Skills, But Here’s Why You Should

    Rihanna’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 built a billion-dollar empire with…

  • Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler Reunite for a Supernatural Ride

    Ryan 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 in 1930s Louisiana. But, of…

  • 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 twist, of course. So, what…

  • ‘The Substance’ is a grotesque dive into society’s obsession with beauty

    Genre: 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 film delivers a sharp, audacious…

  • Netflix’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’ is a Mythological Adventure Soaked in Blood, Sex and Violence

    Netflix’s Twilight of the Gods is an animated series directed by Zack Snyder, with excessive violence and sexual content. While visually striking, ultimately disappoints due to its superficiality.