Directed by Alex Garland, MEN is visceral journey that exposes the darkest parts of masculinity. When Harper (Jessie Buckley) decided to get away to the country to process her grief, her quiet retreat becomes a terrifying journey into the world of toxic male culture and the damage that it leaves in its wake. This week,…
Directed by Colin Trevorrow, JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION takes place four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar. Since that fateful day, the once-secluded dinosaurs have spread across the globe, living and hunting alongside the human race. However, when a new species threatens the global food industry, teams spanning generations must reunite in order to solve the mystery…
It is a sad season of far too many mass shootings… In this episode of Your Sunday Drive, we discuss details of the recent incidents, their complex causes, related political and cultural issues, possible solutions, and more. How may our overall crisis of meaning be leading to a crisis of gun violence? What role does…
In TOP GUN: MAVERICK, Pete ?Maverick? Mitchell (Tom Cruise) lives a life of military obscurity. But when an upcoming special mission requires his unique knowledge, Maverick is called back to TOPGUN as a teacher and mentor to the next generation of pilots. As the past meets the present, Maverick must overcome his deepest fears and pain…
Truly anything goes in the multiverse. Whether it’s empowering chapstick, googly-eyed boulders and hot dog fingers, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE unleashes the potential of the concept in its fullest sense, bringing every conceivable universe to life with boundless imagination. However, at the same time, to gaze into infinity is also an overwhelming prospect. This…
Directed by Sam Raimi, DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS opens up the MCU in incredible (and horrifying) ways. When a new threat calls the good Doctor and his new companion, America Chavez, to jump from universe to universe, they enlist the help of Wanda Maximoff in an effort to get things under control….
In THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT, Nicolas Cage takes on his greatest enemy… Nicolas Cage. After his mounting debt forces him to take on an appearance a birthday party offering a $1M paycheque, Cage somehow becomes embroiled in a CIA investigation, political kidnapping and, most challenging of all, reconciling with his family. This week,…
Have you ever wondered “Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid”? We attempt to give an answer in this new episode of the Your Sunday Drive podcast by looking at a popular Atlantic article with that title from cultural commentator Jonathan Haidt. Points of discussion include social media, its influence…
Now that SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 has sped into theatres, its box office success shows that this franchise actually has legs after all. With fun and furry, the sequel sees Sonic run far beyond the limits of Green Hills as he and new friend Tails work together to find the Chaos Emerald before his new…
With an eye on diversity, this year’s Oscars featured some fabulous performances and recognition of some amazing films, such as this year’s winner of Best Picture, CODA. Unfortunately, however, they will best be known for one confrontation than any particular award winner. This week, we welcome Deb Whalen and newcomer Sallyanne Hadzalic to discuss the…
