The way that Cretton gives us an outstanding story that also has plenty of “Superhero shenanigans” solidifies for me that he should be the next big leader in this genre of storytelling.
Stand by Me: 20th Century Flicks
“Though these kids’ childhoods have more in common with my grandparents’ than my own, these concepts of the bonds of friendship transcend time and generational divides.”
Animation Celebration: I Lost My Body
“The severed hand takes a bit of time to find its … footing, which was a small touch I found to be clever.”
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 (Streaming Show Review)
“While it’s not a show that’s going to blow your socks off, it never fails to be entertaining.”
Mercy (Movie Review)
“Mercy is an advertisement… A computer program meant to dull an audience’s negative feelings about an artificial intelligence being used to make critical decisions in day-to-day life.”
Landman Season 2 (Streaming Show Review) **SPOILER Review**
“Sheridan’s shows appeal to those drawn to stories about blue-collar industries or rural communities and they especially resonate with audiences who might have trouble relating to television in 2026.”
Oscars: What If… 2014
It is time to examine the films of 2013, celebrated at the Oscars in 2014.
I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not (Documentary Review)
“I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not isn’t breaking any new ground in documentary style or technique but it does give a more rounded view of one of the most recognizable comedic actors of all time.”
Disneyland Handcrafted (Documentary Review)
“Iwerks’ ability to create tension and eagerness for an event that viewers are already aware of the outcome… We know the park opened and continues to operate, but her method of storytelling engages the audience in a way that suspends that knowledge…”
Agatha Chirstie’s The Seven Dials (Streaming Series Review)
“When it’s having fun, I’m having fun, and there’s enough fun here to make me happy to let three hours tick by with this on my screen.”
The Rip (Streaming Movie Review)
“If this was an 8-episode miniseries with this exact cast, I’d gladly watch it, but the dynamic they set up just doesn’t work for a two-hour movie.”
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Movie Review)
I personally enjoyed 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple a lot, if not as much as its predecessor, however, this film does still include something for everyone.