adventure

HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E3) "The Spies": Lyra The Leader
HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E3) “The Spies”: Lyra The Leader

His Dark Materials is an adventure story at its core, and we’re finally starting to get into the adventuring.

From Prince of the City to King of the World: Why 2006 was Leonardo DiCaprio’s Defining Year
From Prince Of The City To King Of The World: Why 2006 Was Leonardo DiCaprio’s Defining Year

Lorna Codrai looks at why 2006 was the most pivotal year of DiCaprio’s career, a year change him from a Prince to King of the World

CHARLIE'S ANGELS: A Franchise Fights Itself
CHARLIE’S ANGELS: A Franchise Fights Itself

Charlie’s Angels is an uneven movie, but the joy of watching Stewart, Scott, and Balinska relish the lighthearted fun overpowers any shortcomings.

HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E2) "The Idea of North": The Subtle Change & The Not-So-Subtle Fight
HIS DARK MATERIALS (S1E2) “The Idea of North”: The Subtle Change & The Not-So-Subtle Fight

If the rest of the season of His Dark Materials is as good as its second episode, we’re in for a great season.

DAYBREAK Season 1: A Post-Apocalyptic Mess
DAYBREAK Season 1: A Post-Apocalyptic Mess

Daybreak is a show begging not to be analysed, instead designed to be consumed mindlessly in one sitting over the Halloween season.

ARCTIC DOGS: An Uninteresting Animation That Even Kids Will Struggle To Enjoy
ARCTIC DOGS: An Uninteresting Animation That Even Kids Will Struggle To Enjoy

If you have kids, don’t waste the time or the money, Arctic Dogs exists as an animated film that you should miss.

TERMINATOR: DARK FATE: Settles For Mediocrity
TERMINATOR: DARK FATE: Settles For Mediocrity

Terminator Dark Fate is a tentative move in the right direction for the series, acknowledging that the formula must be changed without fully pulling the rug out from under fans.

MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL: Magic Does Its Best To Shine Through An Unremarkable Sequel
MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL: Magic Does Its Best To Shine Through An Unremarkable Sequel

Maleficent: Mistress of Magic is a movie that feels at war with itself, but when the right side breaks through, it can be something beautiful, like the film that came before.

ARROW (S8E1) "Starling City": The Beginning Of The End
ARROW (S8E1) “Starling City”: The Beginning Of The End

Arrow has kicked off its final season with a mostly entertaining and emotionally engaging episode.

ABOMINABLE: Family Adventure Delivers Impressive Animated Spectacle
ABOMINABLE: Family Adventure Delivers Impressive Animated Spectacle

if Abominable is any indication that Dreamworks is eager to reinvent their brand, bright things could be ahead for this powerhouse studio.

THE VELOCIPASTOR: The Poster Might Be The Best Part...
THE VELOCIPASTOR: The Poster Might Be The Best Part…

Velocipaster would have worked better as a short film. As is, it pulls itself into too many directions with random plot lines.

BATWOMAN (S1E1) "Pilot": Ruby Rose's Caped Crusader Lands With A Thud
BATWOMAN (S1E1) “Pilot”: Ruby Rose’s Caped Crusader Lands With A Thud

The potential is there for Batwoman to soar, but it’s going to need some serious re-working before it can get its feet firmly off the ground and into Gotham City.

DILILI IN PARIS: Reframing Paris Gets A Little Crooked
DILILI IN PARIS: Reframing Paris Gets A Little Crooked

Michel Ocelot has always been one to apply the breadth of his creativity towards an easy narrative, but only with Delili does it prove to be something of a barrier to what can be more fulfilling.

DISENCHANTMENT Part 2: Honest, Vibrant, And Seriously Brave
DISENCHANTMENT Part 2: Honest, Vibrant & Seriously Brave

Disenchantment Part 2 feels new, current, and understanding of what makes it wonderful – chapter 3 not only feels necessary, but desperately asked for.

RAMBO: LAST BLOOD: The Franchise Ends On A Sour Note
RAMBO: LAST BLOOD: The Franchise Ends On A Sour Note

Stay home and watch the original Rambo films instead. Rambo: Last Blood was not needed.