“Oppenheimer” Reminds the World We Still Face Nuclear Threat
Nuclear war is one of the great nightmares haunting our world. If such a terrifying event were to happen, God forbid, our planet would be a decimated wasteland and a...
Aug 03,2023
Culture
Controversial “Sound of Freedom” Is An Adequate Indie Thriller
Sound of Freedom is one of the most controversial films of 2023. The action drama’s buzz and unconventional marketing strategy have helped propel its box office haul past $100 million,...
Jul 07,2023
Culture, Leadership
“Flamin’ Hot”: Snack Food Hollywood Mythmaking
“When the legend becomes fact, print the legend,” is a line from the seminal Western The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. This film explores how fact and fiction are blurred...
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the Best Video Game Adaptation Yet
As a kid who grew up playing Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Entertainment System, I had often imagined what a proper film adaptation would be like. The 1993 live-action...
Mar 23,2023
“Cocaine Bear” Fails to Lampoon the War on Drugs
Black comedy Cocaine Bear, as with Snakes on a Plane and Hot Tub Time Machine, is a film with a title that succinctly encapsulates its ridiculous premise. Set in 1985...
Mar 02,2023
“Local 1”: Insight Doc Exposes Chicago Teachers Union
The right to free, peaceful association and assembly is a cornerstone of the American system. Humans are social creatures and will associate with other humans for companionship, mutual aid, and...