‘Prey’ review: A star-making turn from Amber Midthunder and a stealthy Predator make for a promising future of the horror-action franchise [B]
Few major franchises have gone through the tumultuous trajectory of the Predator series. After the success of a first installment being undercut by a slew... Read More
Diego Andaluz
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ review: Even in a sometimes muddled multi-verse, Tom Holland remains a super hero [Grade: B]
Two years after the release of its predecessor, Spider-Man: No Way Home arrives in theaters this Friday amidst a changed world. Conceived in the aftermath... Read More
‘Eternals’ review: Chloé Zhao takes the reins and creates one of Marvel’s best films yet [Grade: B+]
‘Eternals’ review: Chloé Zhao takes the reins and creates one of Marvel’s best films yet [Grade: B+]
Since its emergence as a powerhouse populist franchise that delivers box office behemoth after behemoth, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has prided itself on a static... Read More
‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ review: Thrills and emotional depth, a milestone of superhero cinema and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Since its establishment, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has gained a reputation for being a consistent and crowd-pleasing series that never ventures outside its four-quadrant box... Read More
‘In the Heights’ review: The crowd pleasing event of the summer
In an era marked by powerful calls for increased representation across the board in Hollywood, the reception of films like Black Panther, Crazy Rich Asians,... Read More
‘The Water Man’ review: David Oyelowo’s mystical directorial debut is a heartfelt family adventure
Premiering at the 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, The Water Man came in as a film that surprisingly lacked much audience awareness... Read More
‘Mortal Kombat’ review: An entertaining but ultimately sub-zero adaptation
Throughout the past few decades, the video game film genre has gained a notorious reputation. Popularized in the 90’s by bombastic adaptations like the original... Read More
Film Review: ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ aims to blow up the box office with a showdown of all showdowns
First announced in the early 2010’s, the Monsterverse seemed poised to be Warner Brothers and Legendary’s next successful partnership with widespread potential. Yet, despite featuring... Read More
NYFF Review: Steve McQueen’s meditative ‘Red, White and Blue’ features a career-defining performance from John Boyega
Over the past few weeks, Steve McQueen has once again taken the world of filmmaking by storm. Coming into the festival season with an impressive... Read More
NYFF Review: Steve McQueen’s ‘Mangrove’ is his most ambitious and exciting work to date
The second Steve McQueen film to premiere at this year’s edition of the New York Film Festival, Mangrove is the first segment of the Small... Read More
Oscar Shortlists: ‘Sinners’ and ‘Wicked: For Good’ Net Most Mentions, ‘Sirāt’ Makes Sound Waves 
‘The Housemaid’ Review: Going From Booktok to Big Screen Saps Thriller of Sexiness and Fun [D] 
‘Fallout’ Season Two Review: Bring Back My Ghouls [A-] 
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Review: Feliz Na’vi Dads [B+]