DESTROYER. A Worn-Out Nicole Kidman in a Pulp Sauce
Destroyer is undeniably Nicole Kidman’s showcase.
STAR WARS Decoded: The Pop-Culture Origins of the Sci-Fi Epic
In the early 1970s, a young director came up with a bizarre idea and envisioned a film that would combine adventure cinema with the realities of...
PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING. A Predictable One-Time Spectacle
“Pacific Rim: Uprising” is one of those films that you think less of the more you reflect on them.
BATTLE OF THE SEXES. The Match for Dignity
“Battle of the Sexes” sometimes dangerously approaches didacticism, but for the most part, it presents the fight against unacceptable...
ANNIHILATION. Mysterious and engaging sci-fi thriller
If I were to try to find a common denominator in Alex Garland’s work, it would be pessimism.
THE CIRCLE. Utopia for Fools, or a Science Fiction Thriller with Emma Watson
It would seem like a recipe for success: a relevant topic, acclaimed director James Ponsoldt, and an impressive cast with Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, and...
THE LOST CITY OF Z: Discovering the Adventure
In “The Lost City of Z,” the spirit of adventure and admiration for the primal nature are significant.
6 Things that THE CLONE WARS Fixed in the STAR WARS Prequels
Although a film should be self-contained and not rely on supplements, the history and characters of the prequels have been greatly expanded and...
