Godzilla: King of the Monsters: A Solid Contender for Worst Film of 2019 (Blu-ray)
The Film: Over the course of 65 years, the “Godzilla” franchise has certainly seen its ups and downs. The original 1954 film is a decent...
The Flash: The Complete Fifth Season: A Decent Season That Takes a Step Back (Blu-ray)
The Show: Last season, “The Flash” managed to deliver another stunning arc that utilized the show’s incredible ability to combine action,...
The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice: Compelling Set-Ups Requiring More Depth (Criterion Blu-ray)
The Film: When it comes to the great directors of Japanese cinema, it’s a shame that the great Yasujiro Ozu has never really become a...
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu: A Silly Idea Becomes a Compelling Adaptation (Blu-ray)
The Film: Anyone growing up in the ‘90s certainly remembers the phenomenon that is Pokémon. It seemed to come out of nowhere, but...
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Tarantino's Meandering Opus
Since 1992, writer/director Quentin Tarantino has been bringing us one fascinating film after another, beginning with his breakout hit...
1984: A Splendidly-Designed Adaptation That Doesn't Quite Hit the Mark (Criterion Blu-ray)
The Film: At one point or another, it seems that everyone ends up reading George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel “1984.” Whether it’s...
Nominations for the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
The nominations for the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced earlier this morning, and if you had any doubts as to how the...
Shazam!: A DC Film Adaptation That Finally Breaks the Bland Streak (Blu-ray)
The Film: After a string of disastrous DC Comics superhero adaptations, including “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “Justice...
Titans: The Complete First Season: A Surprisingly-Impressive First Outing for DC Universe (Blu-ray)
The Show: When DC Comics announced that they were launching their own special streaming service (“DC Universe”), it was met with more...
Gotham: The Fifth and Final Season: A Once-Great Show Ends in Disappointment (Blu-ray)
The Show: When “Gotham” first began way back in 2014, it was thought of as a kind of curious experiment. Could a show that takes place in...