Something About Wonka Just Wasn't Quite Right
Although Wonka was endowed with joy and nostalgia, it wasn't that memorable for someone intimately familiar with Roald Dahl's work.
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Jan 5
Why Are Musicals Not More Popular?
If musicals can make a person feel this good, why aren't there more of them?
Jul 31, 2023
How True Should Movie or TV Adaptions Stick to Their Source Material?
There are countless film and TV adaptions of books and video games, but how true should these adaptions stick to their source material?
Jul 24, 2023
Nimona's Storytelling Nuances Make it Unpredictably Unique
Netflix's new animated film, Nimona, tells a predictable story in an unpredictable way.
Jul 17, 2023
Actors Join Writers on the Picket Lines as SAG-AFTRA Goes on Strike Too
Actors have joined writers on the picket lines and have successfully shut down Hollywood productions for the first time in decades.
Jul 11, 2023
Kevin Hart's New Special, Reality Check is Comedy Gold
Kevin Hart returns to the stage with another hilarious comedy special, Reality Check.
Jun 22, 2023
Unpopular Opinion: Movies Transition From Theatre to Streaming Too Quickly?
The transition from theatre to streaming wasn't as gradual as it may seem, and I don't know that I like it.
Jun 19, 2023
Flamin' Hot: A Fake Story with Real Representation
Flamin' Hot, the movie about the legendary story behind America's favorite snack, shows representation of an underrepresented community.
May 15, 2023
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Delivers an Emotionally Satisfying Goodbye
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 beautifully concludes each character's arc.
May 8, 2023
Shows and Movies with AAPI Representation
Here are some binge-worthy shows and fun movies with Asian and Pacific Islanders as the main cast members.
May 4, 2023
The Writers Strike: Why TV and Movie Quality Might Soon Plummet
The WGA Writer Strike just started, and we're already starting to feel the repercussions.
May 1, 2023
Why Disney Had To Change Its Approach to Star Wars
I finally watched The Last Jedi, and it was not what I expected.
Apr 20, 2023
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Movie Review From Someone Who's Never Played the Game
Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves had big shoes to fill compared to its game source material.
Apr 7, 2023
Murder Mystery 2 Review: A Silly Movie For Laughter
With so many varied agendas in media, Murder Mystery 2 only has one goal, to entertain.
Mar 7, 2023
Why The Bechdel Test Matters For Female Representation
It's no secret that women in media have faced scrutiny but have female characters faced the same?
Mar 3, 2023
The Women Behind The Scenes of The Stories We Love
The Women's History Month theme is "Women Who Tell Our Stories," so it's time to highlight just that.
Feb 21, 2023
Josh Johnson's Up Here Killing Myself, Takes A Hilariously Lighthearted Approach to Therapy
Josh Johnson's latest comedy special, Up Here Killing Myself, takes the phrase laughter is the best medicine to a new level.
Jan 10, 2023
Disney's Strange World Continues Their Attempt at Modern Storytelling
Disney's Strange World continues dismantling the notion of a traditional villain while creating generational bonds.
Jan 3, 2023
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is a Fantastically Wonderful Adaption of the Book
Reinventing a classic can be daunting, but Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical was a great interpretation of the book.
Oct 18, 2022
Tig Notaro's Documentary Chronicles Life After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Breast Cancer Awareness may not be the first thing you think of in October, but some people are too greatly affected to have that luxury.
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