Written by Patrick Hao Shi’s nuanced depiction of the way shame permeates through the generations, first from Mei’s grandma to her mom, and then from her mom to herself, is the first time that I felt that was depicted accurately … Continue reading.
Category: Disney+
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
Written by Patrick Hao “Ice Age” was never the pinnacle of animation. But for a while, the franchise was one of the most wildly successful films that rivaled any Disney animation film in the box office. That is why it … Continue reading.
Hawkeye
Hawkeye has never been anybody’s favorite Avenger (unless you want to be a contrarian), and so the announcement that Jeremy Renner would be headlining his own show was met with rather muted enthusiasm, mostly because no one cared that much. … Continue reading.
The Beatles: Get Back
Written by Alexander Reams 85/100 There are two types of people in this world, those who acknowledge The Beatles as not only one of the most influential bands, but one of the (objectively) best rock bands of all time, and … Continue reading.
Episode 123: Chloé Zhao: Eternals / Songs My Brothers Taught Me
“I often feel like an outsider wherever I go, so I'm always attracted to stories about identity and the meaning of home.”Chloé Zhao, Director of Eternals and Songs My Brothers Taught Me Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Deezer | … Continue reading.
MCU Retrospective: Black Panther
Written by Anna Harrison In these retrospectives, Anna will be looking back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, providing context around the films, criticizing them, pointing out their groundwork for the future, and telling everyone her favorite scene, because her opinion … Continue reading.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: A Conversation hosted by Patrick Hao
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, 2021 Patrick Hao: The latest Marvel release, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, has been called groundbreaking and monumental by featuring an Asian American superhero … Continue reading.
MCU Retrospective: Ant-Man
Written by Anna Harrison In these retrospectives, Anna will be looking back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, providing context around the films, criticizing them, pointing out their groundwork for the future, and telling everyone her favorite scene, because her opinion … Continue reading.
Jungle Cruise
Written by Taylor Baker 55/100 Disney's new theme park ride inspired film Jungle Cruise is a tale of two films, something not all that surprising when you factor in that 7 writers worked on the film. 4 writers for the … Continue reading.
MCU Retrospective: Thor
Written by Anna Harrison In these retrospectives, Anna will be looking back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, providing context around the films, criticizing them, pointing out their groundwork for the future, and telling everyone her favorite scene, because her opinion … Continue reading.