Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga’s ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’: A Risky Musical That Struggles to Justify Its Existence
When Todd Phillips decided to make ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’, a sequel to his 2019 hit ‘Joker’, he didn’t settle for the expected. Instead, Phillips chose to transform the film into a jukebox musical—an audacious move for a franchise that built its identity...
‘My Hero Academia: You’re Next’ – A Film at the Crossroads of Animation’s Future
‘My Hero Academia: You’re Next’ (2024) brings the explosive energy fans love while reflecting the evolving dynamics of the animation industry. Produced by Studio Bones and distributed by Toho, the film offers more than just heroic battles—it stands as an...
A Guide to the Esteemed Independent Cinemas of Southern California – From the New Beverly to the Frida Theaters
In the era of streaming services and countless convenient chocies for entertainment, going to the movies has become less of a prevalent activity as the years go on. Once illustrious theaters around the country have sadly gone out of business, making the future for...
Saoirse Ronan’s ‘The Outrun’: Nora Fingscheidt’s Portrait of Life’s Ocean of Chaos and Inevitability
Every year, there is a film that stands out from the rest. It isn’t occupied with fancy visual effects, grand stories, or even a showcase of artlike qualities. While these elements find their way into the film in subtle ways, ‘The Outrun’ (2024) manages to include an...
