Polar Review: An Empty Exercise in 90s-era Edge
Ugly, juvenile, and drop-dead boring, Netflix’s comic book adaptation might be the running for worst of the year.
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Glass Review: M. Night Shyamalan Has Lost His Damn Mind
Like a hammer through a window, Glass shatters whatever goodwill M. Night Shyamalan had once recovered.
Alcohollywood Podcast Ep. 341 – CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Batman Returns (1992)
The podcast celebrates the Yuletide with Tim Burton’s crazy, fascinating second entry in the Batman franchise.
Aquaman Review: James Wan Drags the DCEU Out of the Depths
The latest DCEU movie makes waves, but succumbs to the undertow of the series’ previous mistakes.
Stan Lee Was the Icon We Needed Him to Be
Upon his passing at age 95, it’s worth reflecting on Stan Lee’s complicated legacy as comic book geekdom’s most visible brand ambassador. The Stan Lee […]
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina TV Review: A Total Witch Hunt
This Riverdale-ified reboot of Sabrina the Teenage Witch is chock-full of scares, sex and a hefty dose of camp, making for a 21st-century Gothic delight. […]
Ant-Man and the Wasp Review: Marvel’s Latest Shrinks the Stakes
Marvel’s first placeholder till the next Infinity War is a more assured caper comedy than the first Ant-Man, but it’s almost too lightweight to make […]
Incredibles 2 Review: A Sneakily Regressive Message Under All That Fun
Brad Bird’s 2018 sequel offers more of the same superhero fun as the original, but brings along some of its more pernicious politics. I admit, […]
Deadpool 2 Review: Ryan Reynolds Returns for More Quips, Gore and Gags
The Merc With a Mouth is back in a sequel with more slicing, dicing and R-rated quips – but it’s only a slight improvement over […]
Fags in the Fast Lane Review: A Madcap Race to Campy Bad Taste
This over-the-top throwback to exploitation and queer films from the 60s and 70s revels in its tastelessness, delivering an edgy yet affectionate ode to its […]