Even if you think this show isn’t something that you would usually watch, still give it a try because you may surprise yourself. The cast members have their own unique backstories and upbringings, which makes it easier for everyone to find someone to relate to.
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In Netflix’s new reality show, “Twentysomethings: Austin,” new Austinites have only 12 weeks to get a job, accomplish their dreams and see if Austin is the right fit for them.
The plot of the newest Tom Holland “Spider-Man” movie falls flat, traded in for nostalgia and tear-jerk moments.
Villains with a backstory are great. However, that backstory shouldn’t always try to make the audience sympathize with the villain. A character’s actions can be understandable without being justifiable, and so many writers miss this when trying to bring depth and context to a villain.
“Don’t Look Up” is a satirical apocalyptic film about a comet hurtling toward Earth that will make a catastrophic impact in six months. However, when the scientists bring the news to the White House and the media, no one seems interested.
Christmas movies are easy to find these days. There are the classics that you watch every time December rolls around, and there are always new ones being released. It can be hard to narrow it down, so here are the top five Christmas movies you should be sure to watch this holiday season (in no certain order).
“This is a story about displaced people who build a home from nothing,” The New York Times said. “Their history is the source of their magic, and they use that magic to selflessly improve their community, without needing to assimilate into it. Given our nation’s track record on these subjects, to see such a tale in a children’s movie is quietly extraordinary.”
After seeing it in theaters, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” exceeded my expectations. Not only was the acting great, but the plot and effects were up to par as well. I felt that this version also paid homage to the original “Ghostbusters” movie and the original characters.
The show and characters are based on the video game “League of Legends” by Riot Games, but both video game veterans and people with no knowledge or interest in the game can follow along. The first three episodes set up the main characters and their personalities perfectly and set them on a course for growth.
The original TV series was filled with plot twists and turns that are attempted in the movie adaptation. However, they just make the movie entirely unrealistic and rushed.
The introduction of an all-new cast of characters fails to invest audiences into the story.
Overall, I think the movie is worth a watch, but a one-time watch. This isn’t a movie I personally would want to go back multiple times to see, or rave about it to my friends. It was just OK.
The biopic is about the late Princess Diana and the 1991 Christmas celebration at Sandringham House. Director Pablo Larrain describes it as “a fable from a true tragedy.”
The farmers market has been a staple of the Waco community for a decade, providing a venue for farmers and small businesses alike.
There’s typically a lot of death in slasher movies — to no one’s surprise. However, there’s generally a certain amount of suspense and buildup that makes slasher movies interesting and frightening. “Halloween Kills” lacked a lot of that.
Overall, if you choose to see one indie or non-blockbuster movie this season, “C’mon C’mon” is a must-watch. It’s one of those rare films that you have to see before you die that will leave you both emotionally drained and filled with profoundness.
An honest, student review of the newest Wes Anderson’s film “The French Dispatch.”
The newest film remake of the sci-fi novel misses the mark on plot and relies too much on its star-studded cast.
Jennifer Aniston plays an icy, highly empowered newswoman — but is this reversal of roles really feminism?
Despite the lengthy runtime and the poor box-office earnings, the movie “The Last Duel” is worth the watch. Compelling performances from the actors give the film life and the unusual three-part story device provides a breath of fresh air from the multitude of cookie-cutter movie formulas currently that exist.
Inspired by the comic book series of the same name, “What If?” examines pivotal moments in the MCU and explores alternate universes in which events occurred differently. Marvel Studios’ first foray into animation, “What If?” expertly combines nostalgia with a comic book feel that is often missing from the MCU to deliver a fresh experience sure to entertain hardcore and casual Marvel fans alike.
Daniel Craig’s fifth and final James Bond film finally made its theatrical debut Friday. “No Time to Die” has tons of action and goes places no previous Bond films have dared to go, but a bloated runtime and repetitive villain prevent it from delivering a wholly satisfying conclusion to Craig’s run as 007.
All day, everyday we experience privilege, sometimes only in the smallest form of a stranger acknowledging you with a smile. Those in poverty don’t always get such a privilege, and “MAID” is your chance to be pulled into the life most choose to ignore.
Jon Stewart’s return to political television maintains his signature sarcasm, while airing out real-world issues.
The sequel to 2018’s “Venom” tops its predecessor with upgraded graphics and a terrifically twisted villain.
Netflix’s new series, “Squid Game,” is a Korean drama that follows Seong Gi-hun, Cho Sang-woo and hundreds of others as they accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside awaits a tempting prize with deadly high stakes — a survival game that has a whopping $40 million prize.
Many hoped that Ben Platt, at the age of 28, could still fit the bill as Evan Hansen, a high school student, but he just missed the mark.
Gone are the days of dropping everything to catch a show, or stressing to record it for later. Now that movies and TV are available from any device at any time, people watch programming on their own schedule, marking a significant shift in the dynamic between Hollywood and the consumer.
In need of a dinner flick? Want something generic to watch in between classes or use to de-stress? Well look no further, because the movie “Sweet Girl” is just one click away on Netflix.
“We took a look at the story and our resources, and we decided to rework the vision of the film,” Sam Henderson, theater and film lecturer, said. “Originally, if we had made it in 2020, it would’ve been a very different film. I think what we made this May of 2021 is actually a better version.”
