Spinning off from Sonic the Hedgehog and being set in between 2 and the upcoming third installment, Knuckles could have easily phoned it in to deliver an entertaining little side story. Take Knuckles, an outsider learning the customs of Earth for the very first time, present some manner of fish-out-of-water storyline, and sprinkle in some … Continue reading TV Review: Knuckles
Film Review: Knox Goes Away
★★★★ Academy Award-winner Michael Keaton, perhaps best known for iconic roles in Beetlejuice and Tim Burton’s Batman films, has not been behind the director’s chair for a project since 2009’s The Merry Gentleman. As his second-ever directorial feature, part-noir thriller/part-darkly comic drama Knox Goes Away provides a perfect starring vehicle for the aged actor. With … Continue reading Film Review: Knox Goes Away
Film Review: Land of Bad
★★★ When it comes to intense, action-heavy cinema swirling with a war backdrop, half are brutal and unrelenting, while the other half hone in on characters and can be a bit of a drag to invest in emotionally. Land of Bad falls somewhere in the middle of this mix. Hailing from co-writer/director William Eubank (The … Continue reading Film Review: Land of Bad
Film Review: The Tiger’s Apprentice
★★★ Asian representation in animated film gets a major push in Paramount+ title, The Tiger’s Apprentice. The first thing that caught my eye here was the obviously excellent voice cast, including Brandon Soo Hoo (Incredible Crew, Tropic Thunder), Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians, A Simple Favor), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy, Killing Eve), and Michelle Yeoh … Continue reading Film Review: The Tiger’s Apprentice
Film Review: Role Play
★★★ (Written by Intern, Shaun E) If there was a portmanteau to describe Role Play, it would be “comedramaction.” This movie brings back the action romantic comedy, when an assassin’s attempt to rejuvenate her marriage turns into a dead contract killer and a target on her back. Despite the eye-catching title and humorous concept, clichéd … Continue reading Film Review: Role Play
Our Favorite Films of 2023
Join Josh and Allison as we revisit the cinematic landscape of 2023 through yearbook-style superlatives, then reveal our choices for our favorite movies of year! Can you feel the Kenergy? Movie Yearbook Superlatives! Best horror movie JOSH: Lest we thought 2022 was the dawn of a new horror golden age, 2023 continues the trend with … Continue reading Our Favorite Films of 2023
Most Anticipated Films of 2024
Goodbye 2023! It's time to prep for a sequel-heavy new year. Allison and I have compiled a list of the twenty-five films we are most looking forward to seeing. As with last year, a few of these are holdovers from 2023 that have still yet to be released, mainly due to the strikes that crippled … Continue reading Most Anticipated Films of 2024
Film Review: Merry Little Batman
★★★★ It’s that time of year again where Christmas-movie releases fly off the conveyor belt at record speed. Next up on the docket is DC’s Merry Little Batman, an energetic, holiday-centric take on a familiar tale. Taking inspiration from classics including Home Alone and The Grinch, Mike Roth’s film gives younger audiences plenty to love. … Continue reading Film Review: Merry Little Batman
Film Review: Silent Night
★★★ Legendary action director John Woo makes a return to the world of cinema in his newest feature, standard revenge flick Silent Night. The trailer seemed to promise a tighter, slightly more grounded approach for a director known expressly for his excess. Being mostly dialogue-free, Silent Night definitely strips away the one-liners and most of … Continue reading Film Review: Silent Night
TV Review: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
Edgar Wright’s 2010 masterpiece, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, may have bombed at the box office upon initial release, but in the years since, it has leveled up into an endlessly rewatchable cult classic. As an audience member, I eagerly awaited a chance to see this story continue in one way or another. A sequel … Continue reading TV Review: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off