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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day': A Fun, Overstuffed Summer Blockbuster
PHOTO: Sony Pictures/Marvel It has been an interesting few years for Marvel. Their once successful Cinematic Universe has been in flux both critically and commercially, and there is some skepticism surrounding the Hail Mary they’ll be throwing later this year with Avengers: Doomsday. But before we get that particular star-studded extravaganza, Marvel has made the wise decision to check in with one of its most beloved and bankable characters: Spider-Man. After Spidey’s previou
Saxon Whitehead
2 days ago5 min read


'The Odyssey': A Staggering, Spectacular Epic
PHOTO: Universal Pictures How do you follow up one of the biggest successes of your career? If you’re Christopher Nolan, you use your power and prestige to adapt one of the world’s most enduring stories. Nolan is a man who needs no introduction, as he is one of two modern day directors who can sell a film on his name alone (the other being Steven Spielberg). His films are guaranteed to attract filmgoers, as they boast amazing spectacle and impeccable craftsmanship. And now, h
Saxon Whitehead
5 days ago5 min read


'The Invite': A Dinner Party You Won't Forget
PHOTO: A24 After the rather divisive response that the film Don’t Worry Darling received upon its release, I seriously doubted that we would ever get another feature from its director, Olivia Wilde. Considering the media frenzy that surrounded the film back in 2022 and its less than stellar reception, it felt like studios wouldn’t want to deal with Wilde. It didn’t help that most of the stories that surfaced around this time cast her in an unfavorable light, so it felt like s
Saxon Whitehead
Jul 94 min read


'Backrooms': An Unsettling, Visually Impressive Horror Film
PHOTO: A24 A film directed by a 20 year old based on his series of viral YouTube videos sounds questionable at the very least and doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. But when that 20 year old is Kane Parsons, the finished product ends up being far more promising and impressive than one might initially think. I will be the first to admit that I was doubtful when it was announced that Parsons had inked a deal with A24 to adapt his Backrooms videos for his debut feature, partial
Saxon Whitehead
Jun 85 min read
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