Whatcha Watchin: Is The Flash Fun or Frankenstein’s Monster?
Is The Flash a fun comic book movie or a Frankenstein fever dream? Alexis and Kim share their thoughts on the movie, the troubled production, the rubbery CGI, and more.
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Whatcha Watchin: Wes Anderson’s Candy-Colored Dream Movie
Alexis and Kim take a trip to Asteroid City and discuss Wes Anderson as an auteur, why a memorable visual style is so important, and how an enormous cast of powerhouse players can each stand out in an ensemble.
‘Asteroid City’ Further Cements Wes Anderson’s Auteur Status
Asteroid City is Wes Anderson at his most Wes Anderson: meticulously executed, beautifully shot, and a genuinely pleasurable watching experience.
The Multiverse Fever Dream of ‘The Flash’
With a controversial star and a chaotic mess behind the scenes, The Flash is a surprisingly entertaining movie—though it can also feel like a multiverse fever dream.
Whatcha Watchin: Across the Spider-Verse with Alexis and Kim
Alexis and Kim talk about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the perks of telling a story through visuals, breakthroughs in animation, the current multiverse madness sweeping comic book movies, and more in the latest Whatcha Watchin.
Visually Spectacular ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’ Hindered By Extended Runtime
The striking visuals make the too-long runtime of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ an easier pill to swallow, but the ending is likely to leave audiences divided.
Whatcha Watchin: Two Chicks Who Have Never Seen a Fast Movie Review Fast X
Somehow, Alexis and Kim had gone their whole lives without ever seeing a Fast and Furious movie, but all that changed with Fast X.
Jason Momoa Fuels The Fun In ‘Fast X’
The Fast franchise might be running on fumes at this point, but Jason Momoa hits the NOS in Fast X.
Whatcha Watchin: Guardians Vol. 3 and an Atomic Bomb vs a Blonde Bombshell
In the latest episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast, Alexis and Kim discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the future of the MCU, Oppenheimer, Barbie, and why they’re looking forward to Fast X even though they’ve never seen a Fast movie before.
‘BlackBerry’ Beats Other Business Biopics With Strong Performances
BlackBerry might feel smaller in scale and production than recent business biopics like AIR or Tetris, but it boasts some of the strongest performances.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Taps Into Trauma
James Gunn breaks the post-
‘Polite Society’ Riffs On Tropes To Create Fresh Fun
While Polite Society might not be as flashy as the big blockbusters crowding the multiplexes, it’s a fun, funny mashup that brings something new to the table and riffs on the old action movie recipe.
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ A Nostalgia Feast
Kids are likely to love The Super Mario Bros. Movie but adults craving cleverness over nostalgia might be a bit let down.
‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Brings Fantasy Fun
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a fantasy story more in line with Guardians of the Galaxy than Lord of the Rings. Frankly, that type of lighthearted movie is a welcome one in a landscape where every PG-13 adventure feels weighed down with franchise expectations.
