Whatcha Watchin: A Coked-up Bear Made Movies Fun Again
In the latest episode of our Whatcha Watchin podcast, Kim talks Cocaine Bear and Creed III. Meanwhile, Alexis was sick at home and rewatched the YRF Spy Universe movies.
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Whatcha Watchin: The Most Mediocre Marvel Movie Ever?
In the premiere episode of the new Whatcha Watchin podcast, Trashwire editor Alexis Gentry and Geek Girl Authority critic Kim Pierce discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantimania and why it’s starting to feel like Marvel is losing its magic.
‘Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania’ More Mediocre Marvel
Maybe it’s superhero fatigue or the recent string of disappointing movies, but ‘Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania’ feels like another day, another mediocre Marvel movie.
‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Wins Big
Everything Everywhere All At Once cleans up in this year’s Denver Film Critics Society awards, taking home seven wins, including the top title.
From ‘RRR’ To ‘Tár’ Here Are The 2022 Denver Film Critics Society Nominations
Here are the films selected by Denver film critics as the best of 2022.
If You Loved ‘RRR’ Try These Other Great Movies
If you loved “Naatu Naatu” and you’re ready to dip a toe into South Indian cinema, here are a few excellent movies like RRR to watch next.
‘Babylon’ – How to Make a Lot of Noise and Say Absolutely Nothing
What if the most annoying kid in your first-year film studies class wrote fanfic about the silent film era while on cocaine?
‘Glass Onion’ Proves a Worthy Successor to ‘Knives Out’
I never thought we’d get a Clue-like murder mystery comedy in today’s world of CGI explosions and quips, but Rian Johnson delivered a fantastic, quotable film with high rewatchability and solid laughs.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Made Me Care About the MCU Again
While Black Panther: Wakanda Forever lacks some of the finesse of top-tier Marvel, Namor shines as an engaging MCU villain, and powerhouse performances from the female cast members make it a solid MCU entry.
Big Stars Let Down by Lackluster Script in ‘Amsterdam’
At a little over two hours, Amsertdam feels like trying to binge-watch a 10-episode miniseries in an afternoon when none of the episodes are really hooking you and you’re resisting the urge to look at your phone the whole time.
Don’t Worry Darling Ends Up More Shyamalan than Peele
Despite a strong performance from Florence Pugh and stylish visuals, Don’t Worry Darling is a bit too ambitious for its own good, attempting a sharp social commentary about the role of women, but never fully realizing its own aspirations.
Stunning Visuals Make ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ a Fresh Take on a Familiar Tale
Three Thousand Years of Longing, from director George Miller and starring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton, is a visually stunning tale that celebrates storytelling and takes its time building its own narrative.
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Struggles with Tone but Still Fun
Thor: Love and Thunder struggles with the balance of humor and drama but still provides a lot of Marvel fun.
Is ‘Don’t Look Up’ the Most Polarizing Movie of the Year?
Not since the days of The Last Jedi has a movie been this polarizing, but with Don’t Look Up, at least people are fighting about something real this time instead of lightsabers.