Hype is a double-edged sword. It can be rewarding, cathartic and fulfilling all at the same time. It’s also deceptive, in that it often plays with one’s expectations, and it has a tendency to force out the response someone wants to have rather than the response something actually deserves. I’m
The Dose
“Elk River Sessions” is a powerful and genuine piece of art. The documentary sets out to accomplish many things with noble intent, and although it falls short on a technical level, it goes far beyond any expectations I had for the story. It follows a few dozen local musicians from
You have been warned: some spoilers from the “Scandal” finale are ahead. Fans gathered around their television sets Thursday evening, some of whom likely poured glasses of red wine and popped bags of popcorn, in preparation to endure the series finale of ABC’s political thriller “Scandal.” Helmed by landmark creator
Wes Anderson has always been a hit or miss director, in my opinion. While his prowess behind the camera is undeniable, it’s his choice to refine his style rather than experiment with something new that has always been a dice roll. While he’s directed “Fantastic Mr. Fox — one of
“A Quiet Place” is the type of movie you expect to be a pretty standard affair but somehow defies all possible expectations in less than two hours. Helmed by John Krasinski, who has produced other excellent films like “Manchester by the Sea” but lacks experience in the director’s chair, “A
“Ready Player One” is a lot of things. It’s an action movie, a comedy and it’s visually striking. It’s got all the things you’d want in a Spielberg movie. But it’s much more. “Ready Player One” is a nerd and pop culture reference dispenser, a commentary on the video game
Los Angeles-based alternative rock band The Neighbourhood began releasing new music last fall in the form of two EP’s: “Hard and To Imagine.” I was overjoyed that they had gifted the world with 10 new songs in a matter of months…and then they outdid themselves by granting fans another gift:
There is an air of disbelief required when you’re watching action-heavy monster movies like “Godzilla” or “Transformers.” The basis of what makes those movies appealing is solid action, believable effects and intense spectacle, not the story or mechanics of it. You’re supposed to kind of just go with it, but
*Spoilers head* Few female heroines in pop culture possess the iconic swagger and look of Lara Croft. Originally a video game character from the late ’90s, Croft has been the star of more than 14 games in the last two decades, as well as two movies leading up to the
“Genuine” is the first word that comes to mind after seeing “Love, Simon.” Everybody deserves a great love story. Openly gay director Greg Berlanti delivers just that with this touching, heartfelt film based on Becky Albertailli’s novel “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.” “Love, Simon” is a cultural breakthrough as
