The reason “Strange Darling” gets a marginal pass is that the film seems to truly believe that its subversions are empowering. Its intentions—and its disruptions—are straightforward, and it seems unaware of the implications of the specific ways in which it turns the audience’s expectations upside down. It’s not that deep, in short, and there are … Read more
Romance in the House episode 5 aired on Saturday, August 24, 2024, on JTBC and Netflix. It is a family drama revolving around a man trying to win back his family after a decade. It stars Ji Jin-Hee, Son Na-Eun, Kim Jee-Soo, and Choi Min-Ho in the main roles. In the previous episode, Ae-Yeon (Jee-Soo) … Read more
James Cameron thinks that writing science fiction is harder than ever because of ever-advancing technology. James Cameron has always been on the cutting edge of technology in the film industry. His ideas, too, have proven to be gauges of just where our future was headed, especially in the realm of sci-fi with films like The … Read more
Nathalie Emmanuel (Ramsey from the later “Fast and the Furious” movies) plays the mysterious Zee, a stealthy assassin for a powerful organization run by the vicious Finn (Sam Worthington). The “Avatar” actor nails a certain kind of slimy power figure, the one who will pretend to have your best interests in mind but only as … Read more
Netflix‘s new TV and movie releases for August 26-September 1 2024 include Adam Sandler: Love You, Untamed Royals, Terminator Zero, and (Un)Lucky Sisters. Starting Tuesday, August 27, Netflix subscribers can check out Adam Sandler’s comedy special Adam Sandler: Love You. This special is directed by Josh Safdie, whom Sandler previously collaborated with on the movie … Read more
A little while back, we ran a special WTF episode about the 1979 Disney movie, The Black Hole, an uncommonly adult film for the family-friendly studio. It kicked off an experiment for the studio to move into adult fare, eventually spawning no less than three subsidiaries that produced some of the most influential movies of … Read more
Joined by his cabal of miscreants—Cody (Simon Rex), Vic (Christian Slater), and Tom (Haley Joel Osment), and their invitees, Sarah (Adria Arjona), Heather (Trew Mullen), and Camilla (Liz Caribel)—Slater boards a private jet for the supposed getaway of their dreams. With their cell phones collected by Slater’s nervous and neurotic personal assistant and sister (Geena Davis), … Read more
The current MLS season is in full swing and has already witnessed great drama on the field. With only nine match weeks left until the knockout phase begins, teams have limited chances to secure their spots in the playoffs. As the excitement builds, watch FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami as the two teams clash with … Read more
Deadpool & Wolverine looks like it’s going to reclaim the top spot from Alien: Romulus as The Crow tanks. After briefly losing the top spot at the box office to Alien: Romulus last weekend, it looks like the MCU’s Deadpool & Wolverine is about to retake the top spot at the box office. Deadline’s figures … Read more
Nathan Silver’s “Between the Temples” opens with a loud, keening blast from the shofar. If you haven’t heard it before, imagine the sound of someone slumped forward in the driver’s seat, face pressed against the steering wheel, and you’ll be in the ballpark. It’s a perfectly bracing note to open this year’s most anxious comedy, … Read more