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Enola Holmes 2 Tells a Larger Story While Retaining All of the Original’s Charm
If Enola Holmes was a charming twist on Sherlock Holmes lore with lots of potential, much like its titular heroine as she strikes out on her own, then Enola Holmes 2 is akin to Enola becoming more confident in her…
All Quiet on the Western Front is an Admirable Remake of a Classic Anti-War Film that Sometimes Focuses on Too Much Spectacle
All Quiet on the Western Front is the latest adaptation of the classic novel of the same name, following an influential adaptation in the 30s and a made-for-TV adaptation in the 70s. Notably, this is the first German adaptation of…
Laal Singh Chaddha: The Adaptation of a Classic Gone Horribly Wrong
Before I start this review, I really think I need to clarify some aspects. Firstly, I am a huge Aamir Khan fan. I have thoroughly enjoyed most of his films, and I have tremendous respect for his film choices –…
Black Adam is an Above-Average Superhero Flick, but it has Little Else Going for It
Black Adam had a long, fraught struggle in development hell, taking more than a decade to make it to the screen. Its journey on the silver screen hasn’t been smooth either: its early reviews were decidedly mixed, with a Rotten…
The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power Tries to Redefine Tolkien’s Classic World in its First Season, to Mixed Effects
The Lord of the Rings: the Rings of Power is a frustrating show. At several points in the eight-episode first season, the show is entertaining, epic, and even compelling. But it fails to carry this momentum forward, marred by a…
Werewolf by Night is a Delightful Take on Classic Horror that Opens New Horizons for the MCU
Werewolf by Night is a refreshing departure from MCU TV properties of late. While most of these shows, such as Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk have broken new ground and tried to do variations on the MCU formula, they…
The Watcher is a Tired, Unoriginal Rehash of Better Ryan Murphy Horror Shows
The Watcher is more than just a disturbing show. Created by Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy, the latter famous for shows like American Horror Story and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, is inspired by a real-life cold case.…
Medieval is An Allegory about Duty and a Representation of Brutal Violence
Period or historical dramas have become the recent hype of theatres and streaming services. But productions like Game of Thrones, and recent releases like House of the Dragon, have set the bar so high that even the most expensive film…
The Midnight Club is An Interesting Mike Flanagan Horror Offering That Fails to Gel Together
Since The Hunting of Hill House, Mike Flanagan has been on a mission to provide dramatic horror series on Netflix. This time it's called The Midnight Club and it’s based on Christopher Pike's book of the same name. It takes…
The Good Nurse is an Engaging Thriller that Falls Just Short of Being a Great Classic
Trust is the most essential aspect of any relationship. Trust can make a relationship beautiful and pure. However, when we trust someone, be it our friends, coworkers, or relatives, we also give them the power to hurt us. Sometimes people…