Jesse Hassenger

I hated Superman’s ending. My coworker loved it. We fought it out.

Why the director of Parasite picked this Tom Cruise project as Spielberg’s best movie of the century

James Gunn's DCU Reboot Introduces a Vulnerable Superman Without Origin Stories

Filmmakers have struggled to make Superman vulnerable post-Christopher Reeve era. James Gunn's DCU reboot attempts to build a more vulnerable and sillier Superman. The new movie skips origin stories to introduce Superman in a superhero-filled world.

Analyzing the Success and Criticism of the Jurassic Park Franchise

The article discusses the success of the Jurassic Park franchise despite some vocal disappointment, comparing it to the expectations set by other Steven Spielberg franchises like Jaws.

Opinion

Netflix’s clumsy action-fantasy sequel The Old Guard 2 only does one thing right

Exploring the Evolution of M3GAN in the Horror Sequel

The article discusses the new horror sequel M3GAN 2.0, focusing on the evolution of the killer robot doll and its interactions with memes. It questions whether the doll's self-consciousness and over-the-top actions may be excessive. Additionally, it mentions the significance of Brahms from The Boy in horror history.

Netflix Documentary 'Poop Cruise' Ranks High on Netflix Charts

Netflix's Trainwreck series features a documentary called 'Poop Cruise' that revisits the 2013 Carnival cruise ship disaster where passengers were stranded without electricity and functioning toilets.

Exploring the Cinematic Universe of 28 Days Later and Its Sequels

The article discusses the connection between the movies '28 Days Later,' '28 Weeks Later,' and a potential sequel '28 Years Later,' along with the film 'Sunshine' by Danny Boyle. It explores how '28 Weeks Later' did not maintain the success of its predecessor and hints at a possible continuation of the series.

Insight

Analyzing the Evolution of Pixar's Style in Elio

The new Pixar movie Elio maintains the animation studio’s house style with elements of buddy comedy and coming-of-age emotions. It takes audiences to a whimsically animated world on a vast spaceship. While charming and beautiful, it can feel disjointed at times.

Exploring Die Hard's Influence on Cinema: Bride Hard and Other Knockoffs

The article discusses the enduring popularity of Die Hard and its influence on similar movies, highlighting the release of a new film, Bride Hard, as a nod to the Die Hard formula.