‘Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning’ review: A star-crossed love drawn in blood

[Editor’s Note: Analysis of this franchise should note that the original Rurouni Kenshin manga this series is based on was created by Nobuhiro Watsuki. Details of criminal charges against him can be found in detail here. Neither Watsuki himself, nor…

Best Movies of 2021 So Far

From superhero franchise comebacks to post-COVID escapism, here are the best movies of 2021, at least for now. Starting with a movie already winning awards. It’s hard to believe we’re already past the halfway point of 2021, a year that…

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ review: The monsterverse crossover arrives with massive spectacle for any screen

Listen, this is a movie about a giant fire-breathing lizard fighting an equally giant monkey.  If you’re not on board with that, don’t bother. There’s no dancing around how ridiculous the premise is, but Godzilla vs. Kong sets the bar…

What is really going on in the ‘Godzilla VS Kong’ trailer?

Good afternoon, I hope you’re ready for some bonkers Godzilla trailer deconstruction. Some definite spoiler speculation ahead that may or may not be at least half correct. Ok, spoiler folks gone? Cool cool. On the afternoon of Sunday, January 24,…