When Star Wars debuted in 1977, it was an immediate revolution of cinema and culture. Audiences voted with their wallets: This is how we want our stories delivered, and these are the stories we desire. Four decades later, Star Wars is less a cinematic … Continue reading STAR WARS IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
DC and Warner Brothers’ Justice League enters the movie-sphere lugging a fair amount of baggage. Wonder Woman—2017’s previous installment in DC’s extended universe—was a success, but the two prior outings—Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)—did little to flesh out the … Continue reading JUSTICE LEAGUE
It’s been said many times before—probably every four years—but rarely has it been said with such vitriol or rung as true: “Americans are going to get the president they deserve.” Gone are the days of 2008’s campaign of hope and … Continue reading BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
Michael J. Cinema 