Give and Take in Superhero Cinema
The other day I was talking to a friend and he brought up the idea that there’s no such thing as a perfect movie, arguing that the best films have flaws that enhance them rather than sully them. In principle, I disagree with this (a Hitchens quote comes to mind: “It’s only true if you […]
RUMOR: MCU X-Men Movie Will Focus on Female Team Members
That obnoxious Jennifer Lawrence scene from Dark Phoenix may become a reality in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Scooper Daniel Richtman recently claimed that the MCU’s first X-Men movie will focus on the female members of the mutant superteam. He also says that Mr. Sinister will be the villain and that Magneto will not be involved. According to […]
Ryan Murphy Going Back to Disney
At the end of June, Ryan Murphy’s five-year Netflix deal expires, and Bloomberg was the first to report that he’s expected to return to working under what was once Fox’s entertainment division, which is now owned by Disney. Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, is a long-time friend and collaborator of Murphy’s from his Fox […]
REVIEW: The Orville: New Horizons – Episode 10 “Future Unknown”
The Orville: New Horizons episode 10, “Future Unknown,” is out, marking the end of this incredible season. As the title suggests, the future of The Orville is shrouded in mystery. Will Disney and Hulu renew the show for a season 4? Will it rot on the shelf? Will the involvement of Disney corrupt this pure […]
REVIEW: The Orville: New Horizons – Episode 9 “Domino”
The penultimate episode of The Orville: New Horizons, “Domino,” sees the beginning of the end of this Hail Mary season. This episode is full of surprises from its competent writing, incredible character arcs, the decision of whom to make the villains, and some impressive twists in several supporting characters. Even the conflicts with the Kaylons, […]
REVIEW: The Orville: New Horizons – Episode 8 “Midnight Blue”
The Orville: New Horizons episode “Midnight Blue” blasted onto Hulu last night, fully recouping the slight dip in quality that has plagued this season throughout the last few episodes. “Midnight Blue” comes as a breath of fresh air to the series and a welcome return to form. Unlike its predecessors, this episode expertly balances characters, […]