‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Is Mediocre, And That’s What Makes It Great
Because of their strong, simple moral themes, critics refuse to respect the honest work and ingenuity put into the ‘Transformers’ series.
The Late Adam West Made Batman Truly Great Again
The actor’s comedic portrayal of Batman may not be considered the greatest or most moving. But he made all other Batmans possible.
‘The Mummy’ Reminds Us To Step Back From The Abyss
Tom Cruise’s summer blockbuster offers horror, romance, and an all-American hero—but it also has a strong message regarding the death cult of individualism.
‘Wonder Woman’ Refreshingly Rejects The Moral Ambiguity Of Other Superhero Flicks
Too often, Hollywood gives us attractive villains and bad-boy heroes. Our narratives are morally muddy. Thankfully, ‘Wonder Woman’ avoids this pitfall.
Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Manages The Tough Task Of Winsomely Portraying Virtue
The new ‘Wonder Woman’ film transcends our political moment and offers something—or rather, someone—both inspiring and thoughtful.
Feminists Can’t Figure Out If They’re Supposed To Like ‘Wonder Woman’
In recent years, Hollywood has often grappled with movies that should appeal to the activist female demographic but can deliver unpredictable results. Like ‘Wonder Woman.’
The New ‘Wonder Woman’ Is Really A Story About Jesus
The movie is wrapped up in faux Greek mythology, true, but there’s no mistaking the Christology here.
All-Female ‘Wonder Woman’ Screenings Aren’t Sexist, Just Pointless
I’m not against female-led superhero films. I’m against the implication that I owe ‘Wonder Woman’ a certain quota of praise merely because she is a she.
‘Alien: Covenant’ Temporarily Breathes New Life Into Choking Alien Franchise
It’s unclear where the franchise can go from here. Judging by the so-so box office and ho-hum reviews, there are diminishing returns of humans being chased through dark interstellar halls.
Beware The Film Adaptation Of Your Child’s Favorite Book
The stories our kids love often get more gruesome and suggestive when translated from book to screen.
40 Years Ago, Star Wars Changed Movies Forever
The film kicked off a series that would change the meaning of the term blockbuster, revolutionize special effects, and bring modern movie merchandising to the world.
Here’s Every Single Tom Cruise Movie Correctly Ranked
Because I will do virtually anything to avoid writing another article about Donald Trump or Russia, I ranked every Tom Cruise movie ever made.
Critics And Audiences Have It All Wrong. Guy Ritchie’s ‘King Arthur’ Is A Truly Great Film
This film mixes ‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘300,’ and ‘Mission Impossible II’ and is full of dazzling visual effects, gritty action, and non-stop masculine energy, plus a healthy dose of snarky humor.
Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien: Covenant’ Is His Worst Film Yet
If this were a generic action movie, it would be utterly fine and unmemorable. But audiences expect something more from the famed ‘Alien’ director.
‘Guardians’ Vol. 2 Secretly Explores Atheism’s Weaknesses
The film’s egotistical celestial is exactly the sort of figure atheists condemn. Thankfully, whatever else the Christian God may be, he is not Ego.
‘Alien: Covenant’ Shows How Being Nice Can Be Suicidal
Had the crew in ‘Alien: Covenant’ included a couple of gloomy, maladjusted types, and had they listened to any of them, things would have gone better.
‘King Arthur’ Deeply Mishandles The Profundity Of Legend
The thundering soundtrack and serious faces plainly attempt to convey a sense of profundity, but without any apparent comprehension of what actually makes a human situation profound.
Here’s The Real Reason ‘Wonder Woman’ Is A PR Disaster
Wonder Woman is a perfect storm of PR disaster. She cannot be written without triggering something that is completely and utterly unacceptable to trigger.
‘Anne With An E’ Sucks The Soul Out Of Anne Of Green Gables
Moira Walley-Beckett’s adaptation of the classic children’s book tries too hard to be realistic, and completely misses the point.
This ‘King Arthur’ Film Is So Bad, It’s Kind Of Great
Of all the directors to do a King Arthur reboot, Guy Ritchie is probably the worst. But ‘Legend of the Sword,’ for all its faults, is never dull.
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