She-Ra and the Princesses of Power may have the same spirit of fun and adventure in its second season, but there’s less emphasis on the bigger events that literally shook the world of Etheria. More emphasis on character isn’t a…
No Good Nick Series Review: Bad Girls Don’t Do it Well Enough on Netflix
The Netflix series No Good Nick is a baffling watch, not because it’s hard to follow or its characters lack depth. The plot is simplistic, yet at times manages to incorporate an undercurrent of suspense. Even the character arcs, though…
Pet Sematary Movie Review: Resurrecting this story was a grave mistake
We needn’t be told that blood and fire await in the 2019 remake of the iconic 1989 film Pet Sematary, but that happened anyway in its opening shots. Then things predictably revert to a cheery beginning that will appropriately stand…
Diane Movie Review: Quiet portrait of selflessness under strain
Diane is a character study of a woman whose selflessness just seems too good to be true. The title character, played with the most astounding kind of quiet power by Mary Kay Place, spends her entire life taking care of…
Woman at War Movie Review: Climate change can be seriously funny
The Icelandic film Woman at War practically opens like a call to arms, complete with drums and a woman indeed heroically taking aim with a bow and arrow. If the fact that she’s dressed in modern clothing and shooting at…
Five Female Superheroes Who Deserve Solo Movies
With Captain Marvel flying into cinemas this weekend, it seems like a good time to mention other superheroines who should get their own movies. The list below are those who have no movies in development and — for the most…
The Umbrella Academy Season 1 Review: Family Dysfunction Gets the Superhero Treatment
The Umbrella Academy series leaves many questions in its wake, and they’re not entirely those it wants us to ask. That’s not to say it doesn’t have a lot going for it. For one, it’s a superhero offering that’s not…
