Tag: Movies

Review: The Dark Crystal

My favorite movie since I was five years old is The Empire Strikes Back. When I saw the re-release in theaters in 1997, I was an absolutely giddy eight/nine year old. Mom’s VHS tapes (starting to wear out after so many viewings) and the occasional airing on Fox during the matinee spots were nice, but…


Review: Black Panther

In the great Marvel versus DC debate, I’m a solid DC fan. Batman has been my hero since 1992, and the new Superman and Wonder Woman movies have placed me firmly in the camp of the Justice League over the Avengers. However, I’m glad to announce that I have finally found my Marvel superhero. That…


Review: Annihilation

Prior to seeing a preview for Annihilation during Justice League, I hadn’t heard anything about the film. After seeing the preview, I thought it looked interesting. Seemed like your basic jump-scare horror/sci-fi amalgamation, akin to the 1979 classic Alien. But I went into the film with no expectations, and I wasn’t disappointed. Natalie Portman plays…