The Matrix opened in theaters 20 years ago, a fact that will leave many millennials feeling nostalgic and old. An unexpected box office hit and lauded by critics, the 1999 sci-fi action film fully established Keanu Reeves as a star … Continue reading The Matrix – 20 Years Later
As the third cinematic version and sixth movie featuring the web-slinger since 2002, Spider-Man: Homecoming faces a challenge – does it offer enough to establish another fresh introduction and prevent franchise fatigue? The answer is a solid yes. A lot … Continue reading Spider-Man: Homecoming – Back to Marvel He Goes
“Propagation” is a wonderful track off EDM producer Com Truise’s recent album, Iteration. Its music video is just as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the ears. Likely to evoke thoughts of The Stepford Wives, Blade … Continue reading Com Truise – Propagation
War for the Planet of the Apes caps off a trilogy in which apes are brought to life on the big screen, not only as very convincing visual effects but also fully realized characters. Through Caesar, brilliantly portrayed by Andy … Continue reading War for the Planet of the Apes – A Bleak, Poignant End
Alien: Covenant blends together several aspects previously seen in the long-running sci-fi franchise. There’s horror (Alien), action (Aliens), and themes concerning godhood and creation (Prometheus), but Covenant doesn’t excel at any of those elements. Five years ago, I appreciated Prometheus’ … Continue reading Alien: Covenant – A Grandiose, Mixed Bag
A few years ago, I came upon a music forum post recommending a track called “Cryin Wolf” by ZZ Ward, featuring Kendrick Lamar. I had no idea who ZZ Ward was, but the mention of the up and coming (at … Continue reading Discovering the Criminally Underrated ZZ Ward
Your latest pair of upscale earphones is working great. You regularly enjoy high fidelity music whenever you’re on the move, whether it’s taking the subway, walking your dog, working out, or performing some menial task at work or home. Then … Continue reading Panasonic RP-HJE120 – Audio Bang For Your Buck
Vulnerability. Mortality. Irrelevance. These are rarely prominent superhero themes, but they’re all on masterful display in Logan. Unrestricted by its R rating, the latest addition to the long-running X-Men series is easily its bleakest and most brutal. Although brief moments … Continue reading Logan – An Emotional and Visceral Last Ride
Quick – name the first Keanu Reeves role that comes to mind. Up until three years ago, there likely would’ve been one dominant answer, but nowadays Neo has some serious competition. John Wick is on another rampage, and this time … Continue reading John Wick: Chapter 2 – Glorious Assassin World Building
At one point, the main character of Assassin’s Creed asks himself, “What the fuck is going on?” I was wondering the same thing as the credits started rolling. The realization set in earlier that an impressive cast and production values … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed – Assassinating Good Writing and Characters
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