The rise of science fiction on television has offered unique opportunities for storytellers. For Justin Roiland, he not only accelerated the revitalization of the genre in the medium, but he took full advantage of his artform to tell ridiculous stories. Roiland, the creator and star of Rick and Morty, has created a natural successor to The Simpsons or South Park… Read More "Review: ‘Rick and …
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Review: ‘The Crown’ Gives a New Cast Standout Episodes, Emerging as an Early Emmy Favorite
With the rise of anthology television, the possibilities for storytelling opened up considerably. For The Crown, Netflix got to take a bigger swing than most shows: they recast the entire series. Perhaps more importantly, Peter Morgan refocuses the series around the concept of the royal family. While the first two seasons were acclaimed, especially with standout performances from Claire… Read More "Review: ‘The Crown’ …
SPOILER REVIEW: ‘The Mandalorian’ Could Be the Best ‘Star Wars’ Since ‘Empire’
Back in the 1970s, there were real reasons to believe movies had been changed forever. New directors and visions were breaking through yearly. Warren Beatty's Bonnie and Clyde made violence and death sexy, yet horrifying. The Godfather placed the mafia into the public psyche, crafting the most exciting and cautionary tale the American Dream corrupting us to… Read More "SPOILER REVIEW: ‘The …
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Review: ‘The Lighthouse’ Should Give Willem Dafoe His Oscar
At the end of the world, it's easy to lose your patience with those around, and even it's even easier to lose your grip on reality. Perhaps no director knows this better than Robert Eggers, whose last film The Witch, drew widely divided critical responses. While some regard it as a masterpiece, others found the events too… Read More "Review: ‘The Lighthouse’ …
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REVIEW: ‘Ford V Ferrari’ Revs On All Cylinders Thanks to Excellent Bale and Mangold’s Direction
The world of competitive racing often gets unfairly maligned in the United States. Stereotypes surround NASCAR, especially among those who do not like the sport. Preconceived notions of NASCAR fans and culture have been played for laughs across the entertainment landscape, including Will Ferrell's extremely popular Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Yet despite… Read More "REVIEW: ‘Ford V …
REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns a Place As One of the Best Films of the Decade
Always provocative, Bong Joon Ho has told story after story laced with political commentary. Few artists are as disciplined in their messaging, but the Korean director has consistently used his art form to deliver messages about economic anxiety. What separates director Bong from many of his peers has been his ability to craft intimate, relatable… Read More "REVIEW: ‘Parasite’ Earns …
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Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Bungles It’s Satirical Premise With Uneven Tones and Performances
There's no question that the past five years have been kind to Taika Waititi. The director made Thor: Ragnarok a standout feature of the MCU. Waititi thrived in independent genre comedy thanks to Hunt For The Wilderpeople and What We Do In the Shadows. The director might be one of the best comedic directors of the decade, earning a… Read More "Review: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ …
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