Is Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ a Mess or Masterpiece?
Is Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis the magnum opus of one of cinema’s great auteurs or the fever dream of an old man who is not used to hearing the word no? Well…it’s complicated.
Tagged: sci-fi
Does ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Rival Rajamouli’s Smash Hit ‘RRR’?
Alexis is joined by Andrew Levins from the Hey Fam podcast to chat about Nag Ashwin’s Pan-Indian blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD and how it compares to movies like RRR and Baahubali from legendary Telugu director S.S. Rajamouli.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Delivers the Telugu Epic of My Dreams
Nag Ashwin’s Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD feels like the Avengers of Indian cinema but the film also works surprisingly well without prior knowledge.
‘Dune: Part Two’ Delivers an Epic Big Screen Experience
It’s time to journey back to Arrakis and ride a big old worm in Dune: Part Two.
The 2023 Denver Film Critics Society Winners Are…
The Denver Film Critics Society winners were just announced and three categories had a tie vote.
The Best Movies I Watched In 2023
My top five movies of 2023 are a mix of polarizing and critically acclaimed films. From features that stand out for their performances and directorial excellence, to those boasting impressive visuals, and a little bit of humor, 2023 was an exciting year at the movies.
Whatcha Watchin: ‘The Creator’ is the Best Way to Spend $80 Million
In this episode, Alexis is joined by special guest Leo Rydel from GeeklyGoods to chat about the original sci-fi epic The Creator from director Gareth Edwards.
‘Dune’ Is the Reason to Go Back to the Movie Theater
If you’re looking for a reason to go back to the movie theater, the stunning visuals and epic scale of Dune is worth seeing in IMAX.
Does Raised by Wolves rival Westworld?
HBO now has two killer robot shows in its lineup, but with very different budgets and ways of presenting their themes. So, does the Ridley-Scott-produced HBO Max original rival HBO flagship Westworld?
The trailer for Dune has arrived
The trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune just hit the internet and social media is already filled with commentary and hot takes. The film stars…well…everyone. Let’s just hope movie theaters are open and safe when...
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is safe but not sensational
Like the filler queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Solo: A Star Wars Story isn’t the hot mess it could have been, but it also won’t have us quoting it years into the future.
‘The Force Awakens’ gives new hope to ‘Star Wars’ franchise
The Force Awakens is first and foremost a film for Star Wars fans. Even the heroes themselves are fans, well-versed in the legends of Luke Skywalker and General Leia. With great performances from the new stars and a director who understands how to deliver a film worthy of its source material, The Force Awakens gives me hope that the new era of Star Wars films will live up to the original trilogy.
Story and science make ‘The Martian’ compelling sci-fi
Great sci-fi films combine visual effects, plausible science, and engaging characters who feel like real people. It’s a difficult balancing act between explosions and action, math and engineering, and an engrossing emotional journey. This is why great sci-fi films are so few and far between, and why The Martian gives me hope that this kind of movie can exist in the effects-ridden landscape of current sci-fi and action movies.
‘Jurassic World’ flawed but still fun
It’s never corny the first time. That’s the problem facing so many of today’s remakes and long-awaited sequels: our collective sense of nostalgia tends to gloss over any less-than-stellar moments in our most beloved...