How Netflix Won the Streaming War
Right decisions by the streaming giant and poor content execution of rivals among primary reasons Netflix is the go to place for streaming, boasting over 200 million subscribers worldwide and an ever expanding library of diverse content. It wasn't easy…
Star Wars: Andor Weaves a Highly Compelling Story about the Start of a Rebellion in its First Season
In retrospect, Rogue One: a Star Wars Story was one of, if not the most well-received Star Wars stories to come out after Disney acquired Lucasfilms. So, it shouldn’t be that much of a surprise that Star Wars: Andor also…
The Little Mermaid – Swimming in Controversy
Anyone who has spent any amount of time on the pop-culture side of the internet recently knows that racist people are being, well, racist again. The recent publication of a teaser trailer for Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid,…
Ms. Marvel is a Wonderfully Wholesome Show that Highlights South-East Asian Culture but Skips Out on Plot and Villains
Ms. Marvel was always going to be a dicey play for Marvel, as it’s centered around the first Muslim superhero in the MCU. There’s no surprise that the show has ruffled the feathers of both racists- sorry, ant-SJWS and anti-woke…
Turning Red is a Coming-of-Age-Story about a Troubled Chinese Pre-Teen
For an extended period, we've only seen werewolves and the Incredible Hulk as colorful metaphors for mood swings and angry outbursts, which represented boys' mood swings. But what about the girls? We also have mood swings, yet nobody has ever…
The Book of Boba Fett is a Disjointed Story that Fails to Justice to its Protagonist, Despite Some Great Elements
Boba Fett has always been an enigmatic character since his introduction in the original Star Wars trilogy. The fact that fans knew so little about him lent a cool mystique to his character. This fog of mystique was partially dispersed…
Encanto is a Wholesome, Family-Centric Animated Film that Could Have Been More
Disney has been going through a rejuvenation process for quite some time now. We have seen representations of race not too far from mainstream in movies like Moana, Princess and the Frog, and Brave. Therefore, we might have already formed…
Eternals is an Ambitious Film that is Caught Between Pursuing its Vision and Still Trying to be a Marvel Movie
Eternals, directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, hasn’t garnered the most favorable reviews in the lead up to its release. Having watched the film, it’s easy to understand why: it’s plot is complex and dense, marrying the superhero backdrop…
Jungle Cruise is an Entertaining Adventure Film that Harkens Back to Better Classics
Jungle Cruise is one of those movies which garner a favorable first impression, but seems to have several cracks in its facade when you pay closer attention. Then again, maybe that’s the point. It’s a theme park ride movie- almost…
Luca is a Breezy Tale of Light-hearted Summer Adventures
Enrico Casarosa's Luca isn't the ground-breaking, Oscar-worthy story people are prone to expect from Pixar. But for those willing to experience the studio's more laid-back and light-hearted works, Luca is a Pixar iteration of cinematic comfort food. From the stunning…
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