Modern family films, especially those based on previously established commodities, run the risk of alienating die hard purists. Updates for contemporary audiences are often a necessity but can come at the expense of the author’s original intent. Peter Rabbit, a…
Directors of Cinema: Episode 20 – Tony Scott
Hello and welcome to yet another episode of Directors of Cinema, the show that highlights the careers of cinema’s most prominent directors. Each week, host Matt Goudreau and guest discuss selected works of a chosen director. Our last episode centered…
Movie Review: Snatched
Despite casting two talented leads as a dysfunctional mother/daughter duo, Snatched feels incredibly uninspired. The movie fails to rely on the endearing charm of Goldie Hawn or the sporadic and spontaneous humor of Amy Schumer. Instead, it’s held together by…
The Road To Logan: A Special Podcast Presentation
Hello everyone and welcome to a special podcast right here at The Young Folks. With the impending release of Logan, we thought it would be a good idea to discuss the X-men franchise as a whole. Since 2000, the series…
Movie Review: Underworld Blood Wars
Despite the second film in the franchise bearing the subtitle of “Evolution”, the Underworld franchise has been stuck in a creative rut since its inception. The fifth movie (surprisingly) is once again centered on a centuries old conflict between vampires…
TV Review: Gotham 3×07 “Red Queen”
Despite being well-intentioned, the usage of a hallucination during the bulk of Gotham’s runtime felt very contrived. With so many episodes to fill a season with, these types of episodes are often used as padding disguised as an introspective character…
Movie Review: Boo! A Madea Halloween
Tyler Perry is both a brilliant businessman and at times, a cinematic talent. Unlike many directors who aspire to please everyone, Perry has perfected the art of selling his material to a specific demographic. His most successful character, Madea, arguably…