It’s been quite a while since Tron: Legacy premiered in theatres (15 years, to be exact).  It’s been even longer since the original Tron in 1982. To prepare for Tron: Ares, the third installment in this slow-going series, I read up on the Wikipedia synopses of the first two films. I thought that I would need a refresher on what came before. Turns out, all I really needed to know was … Continue reading ‘Tron: Ares’ is a Solid Action Sci-Fi, Despite Shallow Characters

Mother Earth is In Trouble! Yorgos Lanthimos directs some weird kinds of films, even arguably stranger than David Lynch himself. I can’t say I am a fan of Lanthimos’ works, although I have seen a few of his movies (The Lobster, Killing of a Sacred Deer, and Poor Things). I have been impressed by these entries enough to make me want to watch his newest film, Bugonia. Bugonia is … Continue reading ‘Bugonia’ Stings on Conspiracies and Ecology

The Darker Half of the Story It’s already been a year since the release of Wicked: Part One, and hype is stronger than ever for the conclusion to the mega-hit two act musical. While the novel will sadly never get a direct adaptation (see my upcoming article on book vs. musical to see why), act 2 of the film should be more than enough to tide … Continue reading Wicked: For Good Dips Slightly in Quality

Old Testament Father Issues Partway through watching Avatar: Fire and Ash, a scene occurred which immediately caught my attention. Events onscreen blatantly recalled one of the oldest Biblical myths our society has: the story of Abraham and Issac. Curious, I searched online to see if others had noticed the allusion.  They definitely had, as both reviewers and critics had made note of it. Curiously enough, I discovered … Continue reading ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is Repetitive but Enjoyable