Crisis on Infinite Earths was the culmination of 8 years and almost 30 Seasons across all the series that make up the “Arrowverse”. Starting back in 2012, Arrow was The CW’s next move with a DC Comic property following the 10 year long run of Smallville coming to an end in 2011. Back then it was clear the creatives at both Warner Bros. and The CW were confident that Arrow would be a success.
"I don’t have friends… I got family." When talking about the Fast Saga, it is hard to not bring up that oh so infamous and often memed line that, by itself, defines the entire franchise. The ‘friends are family’ trope is a well-worn one that has been done well (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2)…
Continue reading ➞ A Quarter Mile at a Time: Emotional Intelligence in The Fast Saga
The Report and Dark Waters are a pair of recent releases about two very different yet equally important real-world topics. The former is a political drama while the latter is more of a legal thriller, but both are tasked with finding a way to unload boatloads of information onto an audience while still being an…
Continue reading ➞ ‘The Report’ v. ‘Dark Waters’ – Two True Important Stories of Systemic Injustices
'Chicken Little' is an oddity within the animated Disney canon. Underrated gem or best left in the past? No matter what, it's cinema.
It might sound ridiculous to call Michael Bay an auteur, but when it comes to large scale action presented to you in the most machismo and commercialized way possible- there is no greater artist than Bay. The director began his career making music videos before shifting towards commercials, where his campaigns for Miller Lite and…
Continue reading ➞ Op-ed: ‘6 Underground’ Should Be Classified as a Form of Pollution
It's that time again, the year has come to an end and it’s time to reflect back on the best films of 2019. I loved a vast range of films that differed in style and concept, whilst it wasn't as good as 2017 or 2018, there were certainly some absolute masterworks scattered around. I was…
The past decade was littered with absolutely fantastic performances. However, this is a top 10 list and therefore there will be a lot of worthy performances that miss out. These performances have stuck with me and are part of the DNA of when I look back at the films of the 2010's. These actors deserve…
Each time my finger hovers over the play button on the remote or my phone screen, I get an inexplicable rush—the play button is a sign that it’s time to escape reality. Even if it’s just for an hour or two, it’s enough time for me to recuperate and gather myself. (Unless I’m watching a…
Continue reading ➞ Films and TV: Essentials of My Mental Wellness
Hollywood has had a love affair with casino-themed film because they know they have a certain unique appeal. One of these is the exciting opportunity for heist, caper, crime and fraud-related plot lines, which have always captivated audiences. Throughout the years casinos have been featured in film extensively, like in the casino fight from Black Panther. In…
Continue reading ➞ Casino Movies That Have Defined The Genre
No one, save for a few die-hard fans (me included), cared about Eternals before Kevin Feige officially announced it in Hall H at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, bringing out heavy hitters such as Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie as confirmed members of the film’s cast. Who could blame them really? It is not a…
