Science fiction is easily one of the most creative genres, with the potential for some incredible endings, but while some films hit the mark, there are many others that fail to wake up. Science fiction is a genre known for pushing boundaries and introducing new concepts and methods into cinema. Although science fiction begins as spectacular, far-fetched images and stories, the way these films are filmed ends up influencing the rest of cinema. However, films also feature powerful endings that leave audiences in awe. Many films feature big twists or some kind of question mark ending, but not all of…
Author: Ben Gibbons
Happiness tells the incredible true story of how Louise Joy Brown became the first person to be born through IVF, but does not include any significant details about Louise and the life she led. In the late 1960s and 1970s, three pioneering individuals came together to solve the problem of infertility for many struggling couples. However, after nearly 300 failed attempts, they finally found success in 1978 when Louise Joy Brown was born. Happiness examines the lives and personal struggles experienced by these remarkable individuals, but the film ends shortly after Louise Brown's birth. Despite that, Louise lived a long…
Out of my mind is a moving story about a young woman's struggle to be heard due to people's frequent rejection of her abilities and intellect. Throughout the film, Melody Brooks proves her incredible, indomitable will despite setbacks and challenges. Furthermore, the film forces us to consider our own prejudices, as it highlights that differences do not equate to a lack of ability, but rather a disconnect in understanding. Out of My Mind, directed by Amber Sealey, follows Melody Brooks, a non-verbal sixth grader with cerebral palsy, as she navigates mainstream education. With the support of a young educator, Melody…
Ana de Armas will soon star in the John Wick spin off movie, BallerinaBut the stakes for the film's success have just been raised. John Wick has grown to become a tremendously successful franchise that revolves around Keanu Reeves' titular character. However, the world these movies introduced is equally worth exploring, and with spin-off shows like The ContinentalThe world of murderers and the high table opened up for Vic. Now, the franchise is set to release its first theatrical spin-off in the form of Ballerina. The movie will star Ana de Armas as another assassin who has some associations with…
The merry gentlemen offers a poorly done Christmas film that struggles to find meaning and the humor falls flat. While Netflix is known for churning out new movies and shows at breakneck speed, it's fair to say that many of them seem well thought out and executed. The same cannot be said of The merry gentlemenwhich follows in the footsteps of Hallmark's empty Christmas movies that fail to tell a cohesive or engaging story. A former big-city dancer returns to her hometown to save her parents' struggling performance venue by organizing an all-male Christmas-themed revue. Director Peter Sullivan Release date…
The fix is an independent science fiction film from South Africa that features an intriguing premise, with stilted performances and direction. The film stars Grace Van Dien, who recently found viral success for her role in Stranger Things like Chrissy Cunningham. Now in a leading role, Van Dien takes on the role of a supermodel living in a dystopian future where the air is toxic. The Fix, released on June 23, 2024, follows an image-conscious party goer who undergoes a shocking transformation after taking a mysterious drug. Fighting to reverse the effects, she discovers her role as a vital element…
After a spectacular first season, Based on a true story makes some strange narrative choices in season two. But, at the end of the eight-episode series, it seems to find its balance. Kaley Cuoco stars alongside Chris Messina and Tom Bateman in this dark comedy series about a serial killer and the ambitious but down-on-his-luck couple who catch him. In Season 1, Ava (Cuoco) and Nathan Bartlett (Messina) caught Matt Pierce (Bateman) in the act, but after their podcast series blew up, things changed. Based on a true story is a Peacock original crime thriller starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris…
One of the most important elements of live-action adaptations comes down to the cast, and why Hercules It will be essential to find the right actress to play Meg, Hercules' love interest. As Disney continues to adapt some of its classic films, surprisingly, alongside new hits like Moanahasn't yet adapted one of Disney's greatest musicals of all time, Hercules. In 2022, it was confirmed that this project would move forward, with production by the Russo brothers. However, years later, very little has been announced about the next Hercules film, as well as further confirmation that it is still happening from…
Notice! This article contains spoilers for the season 1 finale of The Penguin. After Oz Cobb's incredible exploration of The penguin Matt Reeves' Batverse just set the bar higher than ever for its upcoming introduction to Joker. In 2022, Matt Reeves presented a new take on Batman's ancient story on the outskirts of UDC with Robert Pattinson donning the cowl and patrolling the cesspool that is Gotham City. Along with Pattinson's Bruce Wayne, several villains were introduced, with Paul Dano's Riddler set up as the central antagonist. However, characters like Oz Cobb, aka the Penguin, and Falcone were also introduced.…
When it comes to Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fans expect action-packed movies that cost hundreds of millions to make, but Ryan Reynolds had a very different proposition for what Deadpool and Wolverine could have been. Early in the creative process, when Marvel Studios finally owned Fox X-Men IP and able to bring Deadpool into the MCU, there were some great ideas on how to make this crossover happen. Considering Reynolds' close involvement with the character and the production, he obviously had a big part in this planning process. However, while thinking about what the film could be, Reynolds apparently came…