A long time ago (14-15 years), in a galaxy far, far away (Hollywood), a now-closed comic-book store (Meltdown Comics) hosted comedians and other shows in their back room. This is where I discovered Kumail Nanjiani’s comedic talents. It was great to see Nanjiani do those shows back then, and it was even better to see him now! NIGHT THOUGHTS is the best stand-up show I’ve seen in a few years, at least. …
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Disclaimer: I have not read Stephen King’s IT, so this review focuses less on the homages that creator Andy Muschietti pays to King’s universe and more on whether it’s actually good TV. IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is a hit-and-miss prequel to the most recent IT films. The show excels at creating atmosphere, delivering bloody horror, and putting children in genuine peril. Unfortunately, it falters due to on-the-nose writing and one-dimensional characters who express only basic emotions, lacking real human depth.…
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After a rip-roaring action and laugh-packed S2 premiere, the second outing of PEACEMAKER this year took a few minutes (48 to be exact) to catch its breath and info dump. Peace, at any cost, even if it means a bit of exposition. …
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Close to MCU greatness... very close.…
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James Gunn’s new take on SUPERMAN is the best since the great 1980 film SUPERMAN II (which is the best of the Christopher Reeve era). It’s also the best superhero film since AVENGERS: ENDGAME.…
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Cinema needs more romance and romantic comedy films like MATERIALISTS, which are complex stories about complicated humans falling in and out of love for relatable reasons.…
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If "life is about the adventure," I'm willing to go on any "journey" with Guy Ritchie attached.…
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A proper way to re-introduce intertwined storytelling in the MCU finally.…
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After the season finale, DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN has "Everything is in its Right Place" to set up next season.…
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