‘Enola Holmes’: The other side to Sherlock’s coin
Courtesy of Netflix The recently Netflix original film, “Enola Holmes,” has a lot of big names people recognize, like Millie Bobby Brown, who has garnered fame for her portrayal of Eleven in...
View Article‘Vampires vs. the Bronx’ utilizes a frail plot that even its humour can’t redeem
Courtesy of Netflix A group of kids in a small town uniting to obliterate an evil penetrating their home has often captured the audience’s attention, as was the case with “Stranger Things” and “IT.” An...
View Article‘Hubie Halloween:’ A great treat for this Halloween season
Courtesy of Netflix We’ve all heard about the classic boogeyman or the occasional phrase, “There’s a monster under my bed,” which we now often turn a deaf ear towards and deem as part of a poor child’s...
View ArticleDreams can come true, but so can nightmares in ‘A Babysitter’s Guide to...
Courtesy of Netflix We all know that feeling of having to wake up from a great dream that is disrupted by the awful sound of our alarm clocks. At times, we may fall back into a deep slumber to finish...
View Article‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ turns a history lesson into an unexpectedly...
Courtesy of Netflix The opening montage of “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is indicative of what the audience can expect of the next two hours — dynamic dialogue, a myriad of characters and an overload of...
View ArticleThe remake of the classic ‘Rebecca’ exceeds expectations in every aspect
Courtesy of Netflix Netflix’s recent film, “Rebbeca,” a remake of Alfred Hitchock’s renowned 1940s version, captures notions of captivating terror, plot twists and multi-layered characters that...
View Article‘Operation Christmas Drop’ accomplishes its mission to imbue holiday spirit
Courtesy of Netflix Blurd: “Operation Christmas Drop” captures the Christmas spirit as it transports you to a tropical holiday wonderland. With the holiday season fast approaching, Netflix recently...
View Article‘Run’: An intense race between a menacious mother and a witty teenager that...
Courtesy of Lionsgate It’s no doubt parents have an impact on their children, either with their absence or presence. They have an indestructible attachment with their children that allows parents to...
View Article‘Happiest Season’ showcases challenges in the LGBTQ community in this...
Courtesy of Hulu It’s finally December, and there’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than by curling up with a good ol’ Hallmark movie. With more shows focusing on LGBTQ representation such...
View ArticleSlasher fans are tired of the reboots and retcons of their beloved franchises
Courtesy of Lions Gate Films The secret to the success of the “Saw” franchise is that its filmmakers have never done a reboot. Even when all the major franchises from “Star Wars” to “X-Men” to...
View Article‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is mostly run-of-the-mill but offers a handful of...
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures After several pandemic-related delays, the latest installment of the DC Extended Universe, “Wonder Woman 1984” (WW84), was released on HBO Max on Christmas Day....
View Article‘Soul’ will inspire heartfelt introspection with its storyline and beautiful...
Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Disney has managed to tug at the public’s — that is, the public that can offer to pay for their monthly $6.99 streaming subscription — heartstrings yet...
View ArticleUCR loses federal designation as a Hispanic Serving institution due to filing...
In 2008, UC Riverside became the first federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in the UC system. The streak was lost at the beginning of last year after a filing omission occurred under...
View Article‘The Little Things’ doesn’t amount to much as it fails to deliver anything...
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Following the Christmas release of “Wonder Woman 1984,” Warner Bros. announced its new pandemic strategy — their 2021 film lineup would be released simultaneously in...
View Article‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’ deploys unrealistic details that take...
Courtesy of Netflix The final installment in the “To All the Boys” trilogy has finally been released on Netflix, just in time for Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day viewings. As it stands, “To All the...
View Article‘Space Sweepers:’ An immersive watch that takes you on an out of the world...
Courtesy of Netflix With its infinite nature and endless possibilities, space has been a central point for several films, such as the legendary “Star Wars” saga. Adding to the list is Korea’s recent...
View ArticleChoose your adventure in ‘Animals on the Loose: A You vs. Wild Movie’ with...
Courtesy of Netflix The sun is setting, and the jungle’s inhabitants feast their eyes upon you. Lethargic from a day with no food or water, you have a few minutes to make a decision before the animals...
View ArticleDisney’s ‘Flora and Ulysses’ is a directionless tale that fails its superhero
Courtesy of Disney Plus Superheros are often revered by audiences for providing a beacon of hope when the entire universe seems to be engulfed in darkness. The DC and Marvel universes are well known...
View ArticleThe long awaited ‘Coming 2 America’ is a lackluster sequel to the original...
Courtesy of Amazon Studios “Coming 2 America,” an Amazon Prime exclusive and the recently released sequel to the legendary 1988 Eddie Murphy film, “Coming to America,” is unfortunately a 33-year...
View Article‘Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell’ humanizes the legendary rapper but ignores...
Courtesy of Netflix Netflix has released a documentary focusing on the life of the Notorious B.I.G., likely connected to the 24th anniversary of the rapper’s March 9, 1997 death. The documentary...
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