After more than a decade in the world of superheroes, James Gunn remains one of the most reliable barometers of quality. In a genre as overly-reliant on formula as superhero films, Gunn has carved a path for himself. Although others try to copy his blend of violence, humor, and well-timed needle drops, none succeed. Perhaps […]
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In Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, everything old is new again
Star Wars has always been for kids. George Lucas said so himself and if you’re reading this, you were likely first exposed to the franchise as a child. I say this not to excuse the poor appeals to children that Lucas and Disney have made throughout the years, but to establish why I was skeptical […]
Dune: Prophecy is too muddled to fulfill its destiny
I’ve been watching prequels my whole life. It’s a thought stuck in the back of my mind, coming up more over the last few years. It surfaces every time a new series debuts that aims to “explain” the past or show us how “so and so became so and so”. Prequels have become a common […]