As Shere Khan shimmies through the jungle, you can feel his aura in every inch of the frame. Voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, the infamous tiger proved to be a physically intimidating creature once more. With an added limp, this depiction of the character is violent, dark, and a bloodthirsty creature. The journey into darkness and death… Read More "Review: ‘Mowgli’ Proves …
Category: Fantasy
We Bought a Cabin in the Woods – NEW BLOOD: ‘Mandy: 2018’
It's time to jump into a another New Blood episode! Check out Ryan and AJ discussing the insane madness that is "Mandy," an insane vehicle for one Nic Cage. It's an insane film, and by god is it cool. Also it just earned an Indie Spirit nomination for Best Cinematography and features one of Jóhann Jóhannsson's… Read More "We Bought a …
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Review: ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Sings an Homage to the Tall Tales of the West
The Coen Brothers are among the greatest storytellers in American cinema. Since the 1980s, they seemed to understand how to bring the dark side of the American dream into visual storytelling. Murder, crime, and morbid humor have informed their style for decades. While there have been some films that missed the mark from time-to-time, you would… Read More "Review: ‘The Ballad …
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We Bought a Pod Episode 42: A Toy Pikachu Story
Welcome back to We Bought a Pod! We're checking in with some of the new trailers, films, and entertainment news this week. AJ and Aaron breakdown the Toy Story 4 Teaser, the Detective Pikachu trailer, Bohemian Rhapsody, and the upcoming GKIDS film Murai, a Japanese film in the style of Miyazaki. We recorded before the passing of Stan Lee, so… Read More "We Bought a …
Review: ‘The Crimes of Grinelwald’ Is Far From Fantastic
When Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them released in theaters in 2016, it was a surprise hit for many. It combined large-scale visual effects, a very talented cast, and an adventurous period narrative that allowed the story to take flight. The American setting helped to bring the world to new and interesting places, and we… Read More "Review: ‘The Crimes …
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