Why Disobedience is Good in Del Toro’s Pinocchio
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for almost 140 years now, Pinocchio has been told as a fable about a boy learning what makes a person good
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Black Reparations and American Imperialism in Da 5 Bloods
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Spike Lee's new film goes far in its critique, but not far enough.
Read MoreI’m Thinking of Ending Straight White Masculine Things
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Charlie Kaufman’s message to an uncertain American future.
Read MoreEvery Snake Sheds Their Skin: “White Snake” and Regressive Representations of Heroines
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Despite the film’s potential, White Snake is ultimately a bit too predictable, a bit too safe, and perhaps a bit too regressive.
Read MoreHow "I Kill Giants" Gets Fantasy Wrong
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If you read the graphic novel of I Kill Giants, you will hate the film adaptation because the amount of wasted potential is maddening. Otherwise, it’s a decent coming of age story about confronting death.
Read MoreAnimal World
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Animal World holds enough action and suspense to treat anyone seeking a unique psychological thriller, but a stronger protagonist and clearer character relationships could have helped the emotional appeal of the film.
Read MoreMowgli: Legend of the Jungle
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Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is a mixed bag of groundbreaking technology and fascinating cutthroat politics, spoiled by a distastrous finale.
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Stand By Me
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Stand By Me is an instant classic, driven by powerful performances of the four child actors and a brilliant script that balances out the sadness in life with simple moments of compassion and humor.
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