The curated portfolio of film journalist Joe Lipsett
The first episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier will be an interesting litmus test for MCU fans. After a full year without a big screen blockbuster, there is plenty of pent-up demand for a Marvel action film that the small screen series aims to fill. [Read more…]
The first new entry in the MCU following Avengers: Endgame hits Disney+, but the format and vibe is unlike anything we’ve seen in the Marvel universe.
Hulu’s spiritual sequel to Love, Simon offers plenty of swoon-worthy (barely) PG romance for straight and queer viewers, though too many characters and short run times crowd the narrative and pull focus from the central love triangle.
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In recent years Disney hasn’t had a big role to play in the live-action, big-budget feature film business. The Mouse House has had successes with its National Treasure franchise and did okay with Tron: Legacy over the holidays a year and a half ago. After seeing the marketing for John Carter and comparing it with the finished product, however, it’s clear that Disney had no idea how to market this entertaining, family-friendly action adventure.
Let’s take a closer look… [Read more…]