Lost in Space: Why ‘Lightyear’ Doesn’t Quite Take Off
Photo: ‘Lightyear’ Buzz Lightyear Revisited As in ‘Toy Story’ 27 years ago, Buzz Lightyear enters the film ‘Lightyear’ in full swing. Once again, Buzz (Chris Evans) lands on “a strange planet” where “the terrain is a bit unstable,” this time accompanied by Alisha...
Is Giving ‘Lord of the Rings’ the Shared Universe Treatment a Good Idea?
Photo: ‘Lord of the Rings’ It has been nearly eight years since the release of Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’, the final installment of ‘The Hobbit’ films, a series of prequels to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy. Since then, many assumed...
Rowan Atkinson AKA Mr Bean’s ‘Man Vs. Bee’: Slapstick Netflix Miniseries Flies Just Short of Great
Photo: ‘Man Vs. Bee’ From Bean to Bee Rowan Atkinson is someone who needs no introduction. From gaining mainstream attention in classic British television comedies like ‘Blackadder’ and ‘Mr. Bean’ to starring in films like ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Johnny English’, he’s...
‘Spiderhead’: Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller Star in Netflix’s New Sci-fi Thriller
Photo: ‘Spiderhead’ A Brief Overview ‘Spiderhead’ is a lighthearted take on the thriller genre while encompassing the themes of science fiction. The movie is based on the 2010 short story, ‘Escape from Spiderhead’, which was published in The New Yorker by George...
