“Toy Story 4” and Why Animated Movies Aren’t Just for Kids
I grew up with the Toy Story movies, meaning some of my earliest movie memories are of the first two movies. What I associate the franchise with beyond excellent animation,…
“Rocketman” and Taking Liberties With Reality in Movies
Biopics have certainly been booming in Hollywood lately. The idea of glorifying a past figure wasn’t something I ever found appealing. Biopics toe a fine line between what is real…
Joker: No Typical Comic Book Movie
In a world of formulaic, action-packed superhero films, Joker, directed by Todd Phillips, is a breath of fresh air. It is not a typical comic book film, but a deep…
Murder Mystery and the Value of Entertainment
I was recently browsing Netflix, without any sort of goal in mind. TV show, movie, I didn’t really care, as long as I was watching something interesting. I’m not sure…
“MIB International” and Why Franchises Don’t Need to Continue Indefinitely
Full disclosure, I wouldn’t consider myself to be a MIB super fan. I have only seen the first movie and the new one that just came out. I really enjoyed…
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” and the Future of Marvel
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” was one of my most anticipated movies of the summer, which is saying a lot, considering all the amazing movies released. I love anything Marvel and…
“Shazam!” and Breaking the Superhero Movie Mold
Out of the many movies I have seen in theaters this year, “Shazam!” has been the most surprising. Now that “Shazam!” has come out on DVD, I think it’s finally…
“Aladdin” and Why Remakes Don’t Work
Disney has been recreating their classic animated films in a live action format for newer generations over the past few years. Perhaps the most controversial one by far, “Aladdin,” released…
Taylor Swift’s “Lover” Broken Down Song By Song
Today, I’m going to be breaking down Taylor Swift’s new album, “Lover.” To be clear, I’m not the biggest Taylor Swift fan (anymore). I enjoyed her albums up until 1989…