“Paper Towns” Makes a Point…And Misses the Point
Warning: may contain spoilers for the book/movie. After an epic (a word that has been used so often lately so...
Movie Reviews & Analysis
Marvel’s Ant-Man Review
I like Paul Rudd. I think he’s a great actor, a great comedian, and all around swell guy. Ant-Man is...
Despite Its Faults, I Endorse “Jurassic World”
When I left the theater last night after seeing Jurassic World, I knew two things: one, I was overwhelmed, and...
“Testament of Youth” Will Make You Ugly Cry…But You Should All Still See It (If You Can)
I cried so hard at Testament of Youth that I still had a headache the next day. I cry a lot...
“Tomorrowland” Asks You to Imagine a Better Future
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." This quote (Albert Einstein) is engraved on the wall of the plaza when Casey...
“Mad Max: Fury Road” Is Not Quite Feminist Propaganda But Still Damn Good
In case you missed it, the absolute best thing about the release of Mad Max: Fury Road (apart from the...
Avengers Age of Ultron: Another Fun but Problematic MCU Installment
I've been counting down the days for Avengers: Age of Ultron for over a year. The trailers were so incredible I...
Will the Upcoming “X-Men: Apocalypse” Become Another Mutant Mess?
The cast of X-Men: Apocalypse keeps growing bigger. Even though I’m excited for the upcoming installment in the X-Men film...
Evolving Science Fiction: Earth, Space, and Dystopia
Science fiction narratives typically reflect society’s concerns about the future. These are heavily influenced by the era that the piece...
“Kingsman: The Secret Service” Is a Bloody Good Time
Looking for a movie to see this Valentine's Day that doesn't revolve around relationships? Consider seeing Kingsman: The Secret Service, which...