If there’s one thing Hollywood loves, it’s exploring itself. From the earliest days of cinema—recreated in everything from Singin’ in the Rain to Babylon—the city of stars is often at its best when ...

By 1963, the studio had already taught group life lessons through horse riding (The Horsemasters), introduced us to The Horse with the Flying Tail, and even rescued horses from the Nazis (Miracle of ...

With its mixture of dark comedy and noirish leanings, Paul Feig’s A Simple Favor earned a cult following. Its awkward epilogue hinted at further stories to tell, but none of them exactly screamed for ...

As we approach the end of the Raymond Benson era of Bond, the Bond continuation author is firmly looking backwards at the history of the character. Pulling on threads woven as far back as Ian ...

For the most part, this works, and the action is reliable if unspectacular. Through a series of rapid-fire fistfights, Wilson is established as every bit as formidable as his predecessor, albeit more ...

There are moments where Coppola seems to grasp the weight of Shelly’s predicament, but too often, the execution undermines the intent. Shelly’s best friend, former showgirl Annette (Jamie Lee ...

If there’s one thing Netflix can be counted on for, it’s assembling familiar faces for unambitious but reliable genre fare. BACK IN ACTION exemplifies this, reuniting Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx as a ...

You have to give them top marks for trying. The Sony Spider-Man Universe (or SSU if you prefer) has often struggled with cohesion, largely due to the notable absence of Spider-Man and a lack of unity ...

A friend recently called Generations “underrated,” and I have to agree. For all its flaws, it’s the best of the “odd-numbered” Trek films by a long shot and truly feels like TNG expanded—visually, ...

Not much happens over the course of the night; it’s crafted more as an observational ‘hangout’ picture. Overlapping conversations fill the living room, and Secret Santa gifts are exchanged. The ...

Disney’s JOHNNY TREMAIN (1957) is a film that embodies the often conflicting values of 1950s Americana and the revolutionary spirit of 1776. Having not been raised on tales of the Revolutionary War ...

As you work your way through any writings about Tolkien, especially those in relation to the writing or publishing of his literature, you inevitably come across references to his letters. In fact, ...