The Boy and the Heron is yet another visual masterpiece from Hayao Miyazaki that contemplates the beauty of both life and death.
Ron Hilliard
Ron Hilliard
Patron saint of science fiction. A warrior for B+ action movies, curator of all things Superman, and on rare occasion, a writer. Find him where the neon lights are.
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‘One Piece’ Review – Netflix Finally Breaks the Anime Adaptation Curse
by Ron Hilliardby Ron HilliardNetflix’s live-action One Piece series lives up to the manga’s spirit, making it one of the few great modern anime adaptations.
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‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Review – A Royal Misfire, Yet Needed Step Forward
by Ron Hilliardby Ron HilliardRed, White & Royal Blue on Prime Video isn’t nearly as good as the book but it’s still a much-needed gay romantic comedy.
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The cast and crew behind Secret Invasion explain how Marvel Studios took a very different approach to adapting the comic books.
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‘Secret Invasion’ Review – Samuel L. Jackson Finally Takes Center Stage in Thrilling Marvel Series
by Ron Hilliardby Ron HilliardSecret Invasion on Disney+ has the potential to be a new top-tier MCU series, that’s if Marvel doesn’t fall back into old habits.
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HBO’s The Last of Us series is what every video game adaptation should strive for, raising the bar for new and old fans alike.
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The incredibly engaging mystery and ambitious structure of 1899 make it the next must-see sci-fi thriller series on Netflix.
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The Rings of Power starts off on solid ground but it remains to be seen if this fantasy series will live up to its epic potential.
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House of the Dragon starts off slow but eventually reaches the high points of what Game of Thrones was like in its prime.
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The latest TV remake for streaming, ‘Bel-Air’ on Peacock puts a dramatic spin on the iconic sitcom and mostly succeeds.