‘Orion and the Dark’ Wants Kids to Overcome Fear
On the surface, Orion (Jacob Tremblay; The Little Mermaid) is your average fifth grader. He’s shy, blends in with the scene, and has a secret crush...
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Sofía Vergara Is Viciously Good in Latest Netflix Biopic ‘Griselda’
“The only man I was ever afraid of was a woman named Griselda Blanco.” Pablo Escobar Before we even meet Griselda Blanco, we’re introduced to...
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‘May December’ Tries to Slow Burn but Never Catches Fire
Now and then, a film comes along that polarizes audiences. To my surprise, May December seems to accomplish this in what appears to be a malignant...
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‘They Cloned Tyrone’ Brings Back Blaxploitation in Brilliant New Sci-Fi
Ain’t nothing like that new flavor. We all have our favorite things, our routine, our go-to, if you will. But, every now and then, something new...
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‘You People’ Ends Softer Than It Starts, But Still Makes for an Enjoyable Watch
Ezra (Jonah Hill) is a Jewish white dude who works in finance and hosts a podcast with his best friend Mo (Sam Jay) on the side. Amira (Lauren...
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‘Matilda the Musical’ Will Have Children and Parents Ready to Revolt
The story of Matilda has been a long-cherished tale since its 1988 debut, penned by British author Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake. With...
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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ Carves a Beautiful Display of Grief and Acceptance
When 19th-century Italian author Carlo Collodi first penned his folk tale The Adventures of Pinocchio, he probably didn’t think it would be adapted...
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Ready the Fandom, ‘Wednesday’ Is Coming And It’s Absolutely Fantastic
Wednesday’s child is full of woe —and we couldn’t be happier. I’ve grown up with the Addams family (don’t start doing the math, y’all),...
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‘Wendell & Wild’ Is a Fantastical Exploration Into the Weight of Grief and Guilt
Animation continues to be a prominent vehicle for telling stories. The medium allows the writer to nestle heavy topics in lively characters. Doing...
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‘The School for Good and Evil’ Earns More than Just an ‘A’ for Effort
Best friends Sophie and Agatha are two misfits trying to survive the mundane village of Gavaldon. They’re somewhat opposite sides of the same coin....
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