Hell hath?no fury like a Shakespearean princess scorned. Every now and then, a project will take Shakespeare and swing at him from the sides. Popularized by I, Claudius and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, modern retellings of Shakespearean narratives have often emphasized characters that are less ?important? to the famed stories we know. Rosaline is one such character. As the unrequited love of Romeo in Shakespeare?s Romeo and Juliet, Rosaline…
Marvel is always at its most interesting when it takes risks While not every experiment always works, the mega-franchise always feels a little fresher when they are willing to colour outside the lines of their own franchise formula. With the release of Werewolf by Night on Disney+, Marvel has yet again taken its toys out of the…
Some franchises are always popular and some grow over time. Such is the case with the Sanderson Sisters of Hocus Pocus. Although the first film?s release was hardly a massive success, the Sisters have grown in popularity over time to the point where a sequel has become a highly anticipated event. Now, with the release of Hocus…
Let?s be serious. What do you really remember about Disney?s Pinocchio? If you?re like me, your memory of some of these classic animated films is limited to a few key scenes. In fact, it?s this limited nostalgia that has allowed the House of Mouse to cash in on some of its animated properties with successful live-action remakes. (Admit…
Not every Hulk is the same. And that?s okay. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law follows Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany), a brilliant and successful defense attorney. When travelling with her cousin, Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), a car accident results in her receiving his Hulk-infused blood, transforming her into the She-Hulk. Determined to resume her life, Walters returns to…
Sometimes, the best way to reboot a franchise is to? not reboot it? Set nearly 300 years ago, Prey is a refreshing and energetic take on a franchise that has long needed one. Since Arnie successfully defeated the big baddie in the jungles of the 1980s, Hollywood has been looking for another way to allow the Predator…
When it comes to visual effects, there are few companies that stand out like Industrial Light & Magic. Known for creating worlds such as Star Wars, Terminator 2 and the Indiana Jones franchise, ILM has brought sights and sounds to the screen that no one else could have achieved. Now, in Light & Magic, filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan invites viewers to look…
Faith and doubt struggle within a police detective investigating a brutal murder in Under the Banner of Heaven. The FX/Hulu series is a fictionalized version of a non-fiction book by Jon Krakauer about a 1984 double murder in Utah. It is steeped in the beliefs of the Church of Latter Day Saints (often referred to…
Perhaps some of the more unsung heroes of Disney?s cinematic canon are their inspirational sports stories. While they?re primarily known for their animated features, nature documentaries and fantasy-adventure films, Disney has always been able to find inspirational stories in the world of sports. Without even scratching the surface of their vault, films like Remember the Titans, Miracle, Queen…
?The change is here. The change is her.? ? Ms. Marvel It?s no secret that, ever since Iron Man flew across screens roughly 13 years ago, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has perfected the art of selling superheroes. First, create an origin story for a loveable outsider who is struggling to find themselves. Then, after they encounter an otherworldly…
