Opinions

The Ruby Rose Batwoman Conundrum

By  Anya Hudson 

Rose has landed the role of the iconic comic-book heroine and is set to appear as part of CW’s Arrowverse in December, but has faced criticism since the announcement.

Dear Hollywood: Please Make a ‘Boris the Bear’ Movie

By  Christopher Campbell 

The former Dark Horse Comics antihero deserves to finally hit the big screen.

How to Escalate a Franchise According to ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’

By  Meg Shields 

Mission: Impossible—Fallout shares a lot of beats with its predecessors. Why doesn’t it feel derivative?

The Movies I Saw in Theaters Because of MoviePass

By  Matthew Monagle 

If the end is indeed at hand for MoviePass, here are the films where MoviePass made a difference for one critic.

The Romantic Comedy Ideology

By  Meg Shields 

The road to romance is paved with disposable fiancés.

Why Isn’t ‘Skyscraper’ a Better Dwayne Johnson Vehicle?

By  Matthew Monagle 

Dwayne Johnson may be many things, but ‘Skyscraper’ shows a blockbuster everyman isn’t one of them.

Independent Movie Theaters Can Survive the Rise of Streaming

By  Meg Shields 

Independent cinemas aren’t doomed. The resurgence of the indie bookstore can help us understand why.   

Film Criticism Matters (So Stop Being So Damn Defensive)

By  Matthew Monagle 

If film criticism is to evolve, then critics need to stop treating every frustrated filmmaker like an assault on the industry.

How ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ Did ‘Solo’ Better

By  John Bleasdale 

One film revealed the origins of an iconic Harrison Ford character brilliantly, and it wasn’t Solo.