Author Jeffrey D.

Whenever a sequel to a beloved classic like Beetlejuice is announced, two questions immediately come to mind: “What story are they trying to tell, and does it need to be told?” Despite having one of the most creatively distinct directors… Continue Reading →

Trap flips the classic cat-and-mouse thriller on its head, telling the story from the perspective of the cat. The plot follows Cooper, who takes his daughter Riley to a “Lady Raven” concert. As they walk to their seats, Cooper notices… Continue Reading →

A love triangle with two guys and one girl is a story as old as time, which presents a challenge as the entire plot of a movie. However, The Duel uniquely approaches this familiar scenario. The story begins with Woody… Continue Reading →

In 2019 it was finally announced Disney had bought the rights to the X-men from Fox, and fans were rightfully ecstatic. Marvel was already at the pinnacle of success with the release of Avengers: Endgame in May of that year,… Continue Reading →

The “summer blockbuster” seemed like a relic of the past after 2020, with the excitement around major summer releases declining. This changed with the release of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022, a film that took the world by storm and… Continue Reading →

George Miller redefined the Mad Max franchise with his 2015 Oscar-winning film Mad Max: Fury Road. An action-filled marvel with rich characters, impressive visuals, and creative worldbuilding combined to make one of the best action movies of the decade. Making… Continue Reading →

In the wake of the global pandemic, the movie landscape faced many challenges, among which ‘Dune Part One’ emerged as one of the first major blockbusters to brave reopened theaters. Despite its ambitious storytelling and visual spectacle, it encountered a… Continue Reading →

Last year the internet decided to trick Sony into putting “Morbius” back in theaters twice. When the movie flopped two separate times it felt like Sony may take a break from using their Marvels IPs. The “Madame Web” trailer was… Continue Reading →

Bob Marley is a household name, recognized by people of all ages, yet beyond a few of his hit songs, the details of his life remain unknown to many. With Hollywood currently in a biographical musical renaissance, standing out in… Continue Reading →

‘Wonka’ tackles a narrative dilemma that has long challenged storytellers: maintaining audience engagement in a story with a known conclusion. Director Paul King embraces a strategy reminiscent of George Lucas’s prequel approach, focusing on rich character development. The narrative unfolds… Continue Reading →