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Jurassic World: A Promising Rebirth or a Familiar Rehash?
When the Jurassic World: Dominion credits rolled, a collective sigh of relief and, for many, a sense of finality was palpable. The trilogy had concluded, but the dinosaur saga, now a global phenomenon, felt more apathetic than ever. Enter Jurassic World Rebirth, a title that, from its inception, promised to revitalize a franchise bogged down by its own ambition. With the return of original Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp and the visually masterful Gareth Edwards at the helm, the hype was undeniable. The question, however, remained: could this film live up to its name, or was it destined to be another echo of a bygone era? The answer, as it turns out, is a complicated mix of both.
By MarqueeNarrative5 months ago in Critique
8 Mile: The Sorrow of a Raunchy Dream and a Daily Battle
This 2002 film is not just a foray into the realm of rap ut a reflection of a man's battle within himself with his own personal demons. It is a raw and unflinching story that lingers long after the end credits.
By Baptiste Monnet5 months ago in Critique
Flying High
When Supergirl premiered on CBS in 2015 before moving to The CW in its second season, the superhero television landscape was already crowded. Arrow had been soaring since 2012, The Flash had sprinted onto screens in 2014, and audiences might have wondered if there was room for another caped crusader. The answer, as six seasons and 126 episodes proved, was a resounding yes.
By Autumn 5 months ago in Critique
Beauty in Black Season 2: Power, Money, and Chaos Are Back on September 11, 2025!
Okay, friends, grab your snacks and a comfy chair, because Beauty in Black Season 2 is almost here, on September 11, on Netflix. It promises even more drama, intrigue, and jaw-dropping moves than the first season. Yes, like before, there’s plenty of time to soak in the chaos, bringing the signature mix of charm and edge.
By Sara Yahia5 months ago in Critique
3 TV Shows and 10 Truths: From Background Hummus to Main Course
For decades, Hollywood treated Arab women like background hummus, flat, decorative, and just there to make someone else look exotic. Veiled, silent, or sighing theatrically, they were reduced to one-note caricatures. Finally, that’s changing.
By Sara Yahia5 months ago in Critique
So I watched Wednesday...again. Content Warning.
This week, I watched Wednesday, Season Two Part Two on Netflix and I have more notes than I did when I first watched Wednesday on Netflix in 2022. Someone told me to watch The Vanity Fair interview on YouTube because my theory corresponds with something Jenna Ortega had said in the interview.
By Parsley Rose 5 months ago in Critique
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Not the kind of film I would typically go to see at the cinema but consider myself fortunate to have seen this. Whether you are a horror afficionado or (like me) not, I would recommend taking the time out to go see this movie.
By Raymond G. Taylor5 months ago in Critique
Retro, Risqué, and Remarkably Relevant: Netflix’s "Aema" Makes History Sizzle
Netflix threw us a curveball this summer. On August 22, 2025, the streamer dropped a gem... a historical comedy-drama rooted in one of Korea’s most controversial pop-culture relics: Madame Aema. For the uninitiated, Madame Aema was a wildly popular and scandalous series of erotic films that exploded in 1980s Korea, sparking debates on censorship, morality, and who gets to control women’s stories.
By Sara Yahia6 months ago in Critique
5 Must-Watch K-Dramas Where Women Steal the Spotlight and Rewrite the Rules
Over the past decade, K-dramas have evolved from weekend binges to become mirrors, reflecting the struggles and triumphs of women around the world in a heightened, stylized manner.
By Sara Yahia6 months ago in Critique
Tears in rain
Just watched Blade Runner, first time on the big screen, one of my local cinema's 'throwback' screenings of classic cinema history. I'd streamed it only a few weeks ago and was underwhelmed. Having seen the movie on the little screen so many times, I had pretty much lost interest in it.
By Raymond G. Taylor6 months ago in Critique
Vanessa Kirby Breaks Bad in "Night Always Comes"
In a cinematic moment where thrillers are often dressed in glossy action tropes, Night Always Comes strikes a rawer note, placing Vanessa Kirby at the heart of a story as much about America’s crumbling safety nets as about a woman’s descent into crime.
By Sara Yahia6 months ago in Critique
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is Surprisingly Dark for a Disney Film
I have watched this film about four times now, and I still can't get over how dark this film is. How this movie was approved for children to watch is crazy, but I guess the old Disney didn't really care with whether or not they might traumatize children lol.
By Emy Quinn6 months ago in Critique