Tag: action
Renfield Trailer Sneaks Out of its Coffin
Universal is putting a new spin on a familiar story. Earlier today, the studio released a trailer for Renfield, a horror-comedy-action mishmash about the unwitting servant of Dracula. Based on the trailer and a vague Wikipedia plot synopsis, Renfield centers on the titular character from the Dracula...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Bad Batch – Season 2, Episodes 1 and 2, “Spoils of War” and “Ruins of War”
*SPOILERS* “Spoils of War” finds the Batch fleeing a herd of angry giant crabs. Once they escape and return to Ord Mantel, Cid gives them a new mission to Sereno, the former home of Country Dooku. They set off to pillage the remains of Dooku’s fortune and valuable items. However, in the effort...
Read MoreAaron Taylor-Johnson is 007 Frontrunner
The James Bond rumor mill is running at the speed of sound. In late November, The Sun claimed that erstwhile Quicksilver and future Kraven the Hunter Aaron Taylor-Johnson (we’re at the point where actors are listing multiple Marvel characters on their CVs) had a screen test to play 007, and Barbar...
Read MoreREVIEW: Doom Patrol – Season 4, Episodes 4 and 5, “Casey Patrol” and “Youth Patrol”
*SPOILERS* In “Casey Patrol,” Dorothy shares the story of how she reclaimed her father’s necklace and reunited with him. She struggles with her life and doesn’t appreciate Danny. The Danny-zens are infected and turn into machines, prompting Dorothy to summon her favorite comi...
Read MoreREVIEW: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
2011’s Puss in Boots is a movie about which I feel conflicted. The animation and voice acting are excellent, and there’s a clear attempt to give the film emotional stakes. However, the final product is nothing special, leaving no lasting impression. I was shocked when DreamWorks announc...
Read MoreThe Witcher Showrunner Claims That Season 3’s Adaptation Will Be More Faithful
Countless legitimate criticisms have been lobbed at Netflix’s The Witcher franchise. Chief among these are its poor writing, characterization, and performances. However, few complaints, coupled with the dismal writing quality, strike home at Netflix more than the criticism of its Witcher ad...
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