Sometimes, the path to winning is a bumpy road. In Quiz Show, Anne (Awkwafina) is a straight-laced and brilliant woman who’s struggling to make friends at work. Living alone with her dog, her greatest joy in life is watching her favourite quiz show on television. Although uninspiring, Anne’s life is in order… until further drama with…
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John Kennedy. November 23, 1963, is one of those dates that is unforgettable for Americans who lived through it. Comparable dates would be December 7, 1941, and September 11, 2001—dates that are forever seared into our national collective memory. National Geographic is bringing out…
“We go forward because we know freedom is ahead.” A corrupt and oppressive president seeks to hold on to power. Those who try to bring freedom to the nation face violent retribution. In Moses Bwayo and Chrispher Sharp’s documentary Bobi Wine: The People’s President, we see the struggle for democracy in Uganda, a country that…
It’s been a while since we had a good alien invasion film. And, with No One Will Save You, Disney+ has created a truly unique experience with boundless energy and enthusiasm that’s worth streaming. Written and directed by Brian Duffield, No One Will Save You tells the story of Brynn Adams (Kaitlyn Dever), an artistic young woman who…
Television series come and go but Futurama is forever. (Or, at least, it seems to be.) And it’s not for a lack of trying on behalf of the networks. After all, Futurama has found itself pronounced dead before. Multiple times. Over multiple networks. And yet, here they are. Finally re-emerging from the cryogenic chamber after a decade on ice, Futurama is…
It’s time for us to see a different side of Nick Fury. “This is my second appearance post-Snap,” Jackson begins, “and he’s been kinda gone for a while. He’s a little tired, a little vulnerable, but coming back to Earth because he’s been summoned. And we’ll see what happens. Got a bad knee now. Not…
Oftentimes, the one with the most secrets is the one with the most scars. Now available on Disney+, Marvel’s new series, Secret Invasion, reintroduces the world to Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as he uncovers a terrifying reality. As part of their terrifying plot to take over the world, the shapeshifting Skrulls have been settling on…
All of a sudden, we seem really interested in the story of stuff. In the oddest of trends, Disney+’s new dramedy Flamin’ Hot joins an ever-growing list of films that focus on the origin story of popular brands. Following in the footsteps of The Social Network, recent films such Air and Tetris have make the creation of some of the world’s most…
Sometimes, even if you don’t realize it, it can be refreshing to change the game. Directed by Calmatic, White Men Can’t Jump tells the story of Jeremy (Jack Harlow), a former NCAA star who lost his path to stardom due to injuries. Hustling games in the local community centre, Jeremy meets Kamal (Sinqua Walls), a former promising…
When you get a call from the Muppets, you answer. While the Muppets themselves may not be very large in size, their legacy is overwhelming. For almost 50 years, these puppets have set the standard of children (and adult) entertainment with their own unique brand of humour and heart. Now, with the release of Disney+’s…
