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Please end the plague of live-action remakes
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Just recently, the teaser for the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” dropped on YouTube to the tune of 18 million views and endless comments praising its “faithfulness” to the original movie. To be honest, I was quite shocked by how positive the reaction from the public was, as this movie did not seem…
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We’re having an all night revival
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As the lights dim and the crowd sits anxious, the tune of “Overtime” starts to play. The stage lights up red and blue and the stadium goes wild. I first fell in love with Zach Bryan’s music after my older sister introduced me to the song “Something in the Orange.” I immediately loved how…
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Seasonal shows bring comfort for the colder days
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As the leaves change and the smell of beach days and salt water is replaced with warm cinnamon and the looming feeling of finals, a good, bingeable show is non-negotiable for the perfect night in. Fortunately, as I scour through the endless entertainment on Netflix, there are a few series that pop out as…
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“Wicked” defies viewers’ negative expectations
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After over a decade of anticipation, “Wicked” the movie adaptation is finally here and has exceeded audience expectations. From the plot, to the acting, to the technical elements, all bases were covered and the production truly carried the magic of Oz into theaters. “Wicked” follows the story of what happens before the book, “The…
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“Gladiator II” leaves audiences “entertained”
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24 years ago, “Gladiator” was released into theaters. Since then, the film has continuously grown in fame and reputation. With the relatively minimal CGI and stunning performances by actors such as Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen, it was no wonder the film garnered such a positive reception. In addition to these factors,…
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Moana 2 did not go far enough
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Following its beloved original, “Moana 2” has already made 389 million dollars in box offices. However, the sequel hardly compares to the original “Moana.” “Moana 2” shows an aged Moana who receives a vision from her ancestors and sails across the ocean with a crew of three other villagers to find the island Motufetu,…