‘The Defenders’ Substitutes Politics For Storytelling, And The Result Is Boring
This is the level of writing in prestige television in its golden age: preemptive declarations of liberal grievances instead of a real plot.
Three Movies To Watch While You Wait For More ‘Stranger Things’
For those seeking geeky protagonists, ’80s retro, and misfit adventure, here are a few movies that should tide you over until the end of October.
‘Detroit’ Makes Us Face The Uncomfortable Truth That Racists Come In Every Color
Are we just as racist and divided and barbaric as we were in Detroit, given recent events like Ferguson, Charlottesville, and Baltimore? Or have we made progress?
Judd Apatow, Stop Fooling Yourself. You’re Conservative
The film director throws out a lot of stereotypical views about conservative ideas, but deep down, he thinks and acts much like the rest of us.
Who Cares If The Koch Brothers Funded ‘Wonder Woman’
The news of the Koch brothers’ passive involvement in ‘Wonder Woman’ presents a sticky wicket for liberal Hollywood and feminists alike.
Spare Me Your Insecurity-Induced Dunkirk Envy
If watching soldiers do their thing makes you feel unmanly, take that up with your conscience and local recruiter. Please stop projecting your insecurities onto the rest of us.
It’s Insulting To Say Women Wouldn’t Like ‘Dunkirk’ Because Only Men Care About War
Women, Marie Claire implies, would never want to watch a gripping two-hour tale of everyday heroism amid the backdrop of a fight against looming totalitarianism.
‘Dunkirk’ Explores How To Stay Nationally Unified During A Politically Fractured Time
The two countries Nolan calls home experienced political tumult during the filming of ‘Dunkirk,’ so it’s hard not to view the film through a political lens.
‘Dunkirk’ Should Be Considered Christopher Nolan’s Greatest Film
‘Dunkirk’ is not a war movie in the mold of ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘We Were Soldiers,’ or any of the hundreds of other war films that have come before it.
Why James Bond Should Never Be A Woman
Unlike any other character in a long-running franchise, James Bond is a male fantasy figure. If you want a female British spy, don’t co-opt another that personifies masculinity.
‘The Thing’ Didn’t Take Off In 1982, But 35 Years Later It’s Seeing A Revival
In 2017, movie theaters have screened special 35mm showings, a publisher has released a coffee table art book, and the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray released last fall is still a bestseller.
‘Cars 3’ Isn’t Woke—It’s Conservative
I most enjoyed that Hollywood’s nod to girl power in ‘Cars 3’ represented reality, not Lightning McQueen being woke. Well, as much as anthropomorphic cars live in reality.
Spiderman’s Responsibility For His Power Persists In The Latest Movie
So, does the film do away with Uncle Ben’s nugget of wisdom, ‘With great power comes great responsibility’? No, it’s just softer in this film.
What ‘War For The Planet Of The Apes’ Reveals About Being Human
At times, it can almost seem ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ is anti-human. Yet it really shows what is best, and worst, about humankind, and therefore defines it.
Marvel’s New ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Portrays The Ideal American Millennial
This new ‘Spider-Man’ has none of the sweetness of the old comics or movies, none of the suffering—but all the gadgets and heroism audiences want.
Why Kids Don’t Need Their Movies Screened For Gender Stereotypes
Common Sense Media is one example of the progressive rush to save our children from sex. But they are shooting for the wrong goal.
‘Homecoming’ Sidelines Spider-Man’s Most Inspiring Virtue
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ affords the opportunity to compare Peter’s pursuit to wield super-powers responsibly with other, older heroes’ endeavors to do the same.
What ‘Baby Driver’ Has In Common With Dostoevsky’s ‘Crime And Punishment’
Both feature protagonists trying to purge themselves from a murderous past. But Raskolnikov and Baby find answers—and freedom—in different measures.
Why ‘Baby Driver’ May Have The Most Redemptive Antihero Ever
We all love to watch films about troubled human beings who struggle with their sin, and ultimately find redemption. Because ultimately, they offer us hope.
‘Star Wars’ Killed American Cinema By Creating The Blockbuster
By the simple fact of making and continuing to make so much money, ‘Star Wars’ became the film everyone wanted to make again.
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