Shazam: Fury of the Gods Review
Initial Impressions “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” arrives with two inherent challenges: it’s a studio-produced sequel and a 2023 superhero movie. These elements often predict a certain level of monotonous, committee-driven creativity, despite the surprisingly decent 2019 original “Shazam!”. Direction and Tone Director David F. Sandberg, who also helmed the first film, continues to move […]
Maestro: Movie Review by Xzadious Cooper
Introduction to “Maestro” “Maestro,” Bradley Cooper’s intimate portrayal of Leonard Bernstein, opens with an exuberant rush. Young Bernstein (Cooper) receives the life-changing call to conduct the New York Philharmonic, leading to his dazzling future. Bernstein’s Real-Life Breakthrough At 25, Bernstein made his conducting debut at Carnegie Hall in 1943, a performance that received roaring applause […]
Insidious: The Red Door Review by Xzadious Cooper
Franchise Longevity The Insidious franchise, now in its fifth installment with “The Red Door,” has sustained impressive longevity over more than a decade. However, its success is more about financial gains than distinctive storytelling. Unlike other horror franchises with iconic monsters or unique narrative devices, Insidious has thrived without any memorable features, primarily banking on […]
Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3
“Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” is one of the best Marvel movie I’ve seen in years. I enjoyed “Spider-Man: No Way Home” quite a bit, but other than that, the MCU has felt like a pale shadow of its former self. There’s fun to be had in bits and pieces in movies like “Ant-Man […]
