The Academy Awards largely represent a vast disconnect between voting members and general audiences. While the nominated films are championed by various award bodies and critics alike, box office succ…
The 25 Best Films of 2017
Don’t trust anyone who likes to end the given year by saying “it was a bad year for movies”. They’re both wrong (obviously) and also, clearly, haven’t seen enough. The ri…
TYF’s Top Films of 2017 (So far!)
Remember how we spent a good deal of 2016 talking about how goddamn long it felt? Well, 2017 hasn’t fared much better and sometimes it’s a big reality check to realize it’s only JULY…
The Film Canon: Spider-Man 2 (2004)
What a world of difference there is between the superhero blockbuster of today and the superhero blockbuster of 2004. What a vast, vast world of difference. Consider some of the best superhero films o…
How ‘Logan’ benefits from being a Self-Serious Superhero Movie
Despite contributing to an oversaturated market, Marvel and DC’s never-ending stream of superhero introductions (and reintroductions) cast an unmistakable spell. Last year saw the release of Deadpool,…
Wade Wilson tries to save the day in Deadpool 2 teaser trailer
Logan, the final installment of the Wolverine series finally opened around the world. Fans lucky to see the film on Friday were given a special treat: a special Deadpool 2 teaser trailer! For those of…
The History of Logan’s Breakout Character, X-23
If you’ve seen Logan this week, then you already know one of the best parts of the pretty great film is newcomer Dafne Keen stealing the show as a member of the X-23 project named Laura. To say …