Marvel meets wuxia: Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings

Marvel Studios are very probably hoping that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings can mean for China what Black Panther meant for Africa – a superhero that feels culturally connected, taps into national pride, and makes a lot of money, despite being viewed through a very American lens. Continue Reading

Bring an Umbrella! A Rainy Day In New York

It’s practically impossible to watch a new Woody Allen film without a set of expectations or pre-existing ideas that’ll cloud your view. But while his filmography consists of hits and misses, comedies and dramas, this film purposely plays with the line between the dark clouds and the bright sunny day.

Twice the Will Smith is a great idea on paper

What’s better than a Will Smith action movie? Gemini Man, an Ang Lee action movie wants you to say “TWO WILL SMITHS,” and that would probably be a good guess. Gemini Man ticks a lot of boxes: It’s a Jerry Bruckheimer-produced sci-fi action movie with great stars, cutting edge technology, Continue Reading

Review: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

“Stories hurt, stories heal”. These are the opening words of Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark  – the newest horror feature by director André Øvredal (Autopsy of Jane Doe, Troll Hunter) and producer Guillermo Del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water) to make it to the big screen. Continue Reading