‘The Wolverine’ Is a Stranger in a Strange Land
James Mangold's The Wolverine taps into Western tropes and Samurai aesthetics to deliver a more thoughtful, soulful comic book film… until the climax.
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Where Black Girls Are Seen and Heard: ‘The Hate U Give’
The Hate U Give director George Tillman Jr. and actors Amandla Stenberg and Russell Hornsby discuss the film's cultural impact with PopMatters.
Neuroses, Eccentricities, and the Status Quo in Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’
Visually enchanting and emotionally seductive, Wes Anderson's Japan-set stop-motion adventure marries aesthetic beauty with messy politics.
Comics Film ‘Iron Man’ Was a Risky and Bold Adventure for Marvel
Iron Man is a colorful, light, comedic film, and as the first film in the MCU it was responsible for establishing the tone and approach of the series moving forward.
‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ Is Best Viewed as a Kids’ Movie
There are many instances in Rise of the Silver Surfer when superhero powers are played as gags and paired with a zippy cartoon score to really sell it. It's perfect for a kids movie.