With The Rise of Skywalker, Disney knew they had to do something to recover from the debacle known as The Last Jedi. What they did was fairly predictable in that they brought back J.J. Abrams, a filmmaker known for his love of lens flare, remaking stuff and playing it safe. His job was mostly to restore the Star Wars lore …

Jordan Peele surprised most of us when we got to see Get Out back in 2017. It was the kind of movie that we don’t really get to see these days, plus it was created by a guy known for his comedic ventures. After we witnessed what he was capable of, I think most of us opened our minds and …

Not knowing how much control Ryan Coogler would get to make the kind of movie that he’s capable of making had me worried about how Black Panther would turn out. The guy is a great young filmmaker with loads of ability, but Marvel has always controlled a great deal of the movies that have come out. This made me unable …

In just about every movie that gets released from anywhere in the world, there’s a point to be made about something somewhere during its time on-screen. We’re all looking for some kind of payoff or some form of development in terms of characters and/or plot. That’s usually not too much to ask and is to be expected by the masses, …

As someone who loves originality, it’s not everyday that I’ll endorse a movie that’s a remake. They’re usually a waste of time and only serve as a way to make some money for the studios that are putting them out. Well, The Jungle Book is one of those rare exceptions for me. Not only is it a solid movie, it …