Adapted from the 2005 stage musical, itself based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel of the same name, The Color Purple tells the story of Celie, a Black girl who grows up in early 1900s Georgia, suffering rape and abuse from her father and later her husband, Mister. Walker’s novel is considered a cornerstone of American literature, deftly exploring the social evils of cyclical racism and … Continue reading The Color Purple – Review
It’s not the worst superhero film but it’s certainly one of the most aimless. Continue reading The Flash – Review
Critical hit for the charming Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves – review Continue reading Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves – Review
by George Wood When I first heard that there was going to be a new Tetris movie, my first thought was: how are they going to make a story out of giant blocks falling from the sky? Maybe an apocalyptic sci-fi movie, something not too far off from the widely maligned 2015 film Pixels? Or maybe a drama about someone who views and solves problems … Continue reading Tetris (2023) – Review
by George Wood The fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) has enjoyed a resurgence in the past few years. Shows like the pop culture behemoth Stranger Things helped boost the game’s profile among wider audiences, and with the game’s emphasis on adventure and social storytelling, new players such as myself found it a much-needed means of escape during the pandemic. A new film adaptation … Continue reading The Middling Earth: Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
With the Academy Awards happening tonight, writer George Wood examines four films that should’ve been nominated. Continue reading The Oscars Aren’t Everything: 4 Overlooked Films that Should’ve Been Nominated
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