The following contains references to police brutality. The following contains spoilers for Piece by Piece, currently playing in theatersPiece by pieces includes a clear reference to the death of George Floyd and the social fallout of the event. for the most part, Piece by piece is a sweet-natured and rhythmic exploration of Pharrell’s career as a musician and music producer. Coupled with the decision to animate the story entirely in LEGO blocks, it’s a largely sweet and inspirational story. This is changing Piece by pieces cast in new animated forms, allowing for a more versatile film that can easily embrace…
Author: Brandon Zachary
The following contains spoilers for Piece by Piece, in theaters now.In partsThe ending gives the Pharrell music documentary extra meaning. Animated in the same style as The Lego Movie and his subsequent actions, In parts takes a new approach to adapting a series of interviews and stories by Pharrell Williams. The singer/producer is one of the most successful musicians of the 21st century, having written dozens of amazing songs throughout his career. In partsThe cast includes many people from his personal sphere, as well as several co-writers and music stars. All this is built on In partssweet and thoughtful endingwhere…
The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons Season 36 Episode 2, “Yellow Lotus,” now streaming on Hulu. The Simpsons brought back Sideshow Bob for Season 36, highlighting a long-standing hole in the character’s support gallery. Introduced in the first season as Krusty’s sidekick, Sideshow Bob first came into the spotlight in that season’s Krusty Gets Busted. Since then, Bob has returned several times to confuse the Simpsons and Springfield in general. During this time, Bob also developed his own supporting cast, which included members of his family who shared his homicidal tendencies. However, these characters ultimately faded into the background…
The following contains spoilers for Citadel: Diana, now streaming on Prime VideoCitadel: DianaIts ending sets the stage for a deeply personal story to become a driving force in an otherwise dangerous world of backstabbing and subterfuge. Put yourself in the same universe as Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Citadel, Citadel: Diana Showcases the world of espionage from Diana’s perspective. Diana, a double agent in the villainous Manticore criminal organization, is spared the cruel fate of many of her allies when Citadel is brought down. Remaining undercover, the same Citadel: Diana Charts Diana’s efforts to stay in the good graces of…
The following contains spoilers for Futurama Season 12 Episode 10, “Otherwise,” now streaming on Hulu. FuturamaThe Season 12 finale opened the door for the show to delve into the multiverse, which could be an exciting (but risky) direction for the series. Futuramahas always been able to push the boundaries of science fiction and comedy thanks to its futuristic setting. However, the emergence of a multiverse rift known as the Ship Graveyard expanded the series’ scope to countless other possible realities. This episode even had a great basis for expanding on this concept, with the main cast venturing across timelines and…
The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons Season 36 Episode 2, “Yellow Lotus,” now streaming on Hulu.The Simpsonshave brought back one of their classic jokes with a hilarious modern remix. The animated show has produced many memorable jokes over the years, and “Yellow Lotus” calls back to many jokes from past seasons. Nominally a parody of White Lotus which uses the concept of optimal humor, “The Yellow Lotus” includes new takes on Homer hiding behind a hedge and jokes about Mr. Burns’ evil hounds. The best answer in this episode has to do with Bob. Played by Kelsey Grammer (and…
We live in timeThe lead cast brings the film’s romantic and bittersweet story to life. Directed by John Crowley We live in time focuses on Almut and Tobias’ relationship in modern London. Told from sequential order, tear-jerking We live in time showcases how the couple met, the hardships they endured, and sets the stage for a beautiful, melancholy story about life and love. The film boasts an impressive cast across the board, with several talented actors from diverse backgrounds giving the film a lively quality. We live in time it’s actually a two-hander that focuses on Florence Pugh’s Almut and…
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Bad Boys: Ride or Die! Bad Boys: Ride or Die’s The ending resolves serious storylines from the previous films and highlights a major theme carried over from the previous installment in the series. Fourth film in Bad boys The series reunites Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Mike and Marcus, a pair of Miama Police Department detectives. Each of the films in the series features absurd action, with the pair taking down hundreds of nameless criminals over the years. Fifteen years passed between the second and third films. Bad boys for life highlighting how new generations…
The following contains spoilers for Futurama Season 12 Episode 10, “Otherwise,” now streaming on Hulu. Futurama It looks like they’re expanding across the multiverse, but that comes with some unique risks in the upcoming seasons. Futurama has always been willing to push the boundaries of its sci-fi setting for the sake of comedy or romance, and the past twelve seasons have seen plenty of universe-shaking events happen. Futurama The Season 12 finale, “Otherwise,” expanded the horizon exponentially with the formal introduction of the multiverse. The episode even ended with the show’s main characters drifting between realities. On the one hand,…
The following contains spoilers for the franchise season 1 episode 1, “Scene 31a: Tecto Meets Eye,” now streaming on MaxThe franchiseThe use of two Marvel Cinematic Universe veterans highlights some of the entertainment industry satire at the heart of the show. The franchise Pokes fun at the current state of Hollywood by focusing on a silly version of a big-budget film shoot. The show primarily follows Daniel, the 1st assistant director in the superhero film Tecto: Eye of the StormAnd all the chaos that ensues as a result of the talent, his collaborators, and the studio reps. The franchiseThe cast…