Woke Stephen King Mocked for ‘Marvels’ Defense
Stephen King is no J.K. Rowling. Both became rich and famous via their fantasy yarns. Their stories may be wildly different, but they transfixed generations with their rich characters and unforgettable thrills. Culturally speaking, the two couldn’t be further apart. King genuflects to the woke crowd, apologizing for saying talent should matter more than diversity …
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‘Albert Brooks: Defending My Life’ Offers Mash Note to Comedy Legend
Albert Brooks hasn’t directed a film since 2005’s “Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World.” His last solo venture, “2030: The Real Story of What Happened to America,” came in book form 12 years ago. So seeing Brooks in Rob Reiner’s documentary is an event to savor before the very first question is asked. “Albert …
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What Matthew Lilliard Could Teach Rachel Zegler
Matthew Lillard could retire tomorrow and look back on his career with pride. The 53-year-old helped make 1996’s “Scream” part of horror film history. He scored again with “Scooby Doo!”, bringing the franchise’s iconic Shaggy character to life. He even voiced Shaggy’s cartoon character following original star Casey Kasem’s death. Lillard has worked constantly over …
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The Scorsese Film Disney Won’t Let You Watch
Every new Martin Scorsese film is an event unto itself. Not only is the “Raging Bull” auteur one of Hollywood’s finest talents, but his age suggests he may not have many more movies left in him. The 80-year-old’s latest film, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” is expected to dominate the upcoming awards season. The director …
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Will Elon Musk Biopic Be a Hit Piece on Steroids?
It’s impossible to escape Elon Musk these days. His Tesla vehicles share the roads we drive every day. His grandiose statements touch on hot-button issues like A.I. and space exploration, subjects we can’t stop thinking about. His purchase of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, revolutionized the way we speak in the …
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DISASTER: ‘The Marvels’ Tracking as Low as $35 Million
Superhero fatigue just got real. The once-mighty genre has been showing signs of decay for the past two years. Recent disappointments include “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” “Blue Beetle” and “Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” Now, “The Marvels” looks to add an exclamation mark to that trend. And it couldn’t happen at a worse …
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‘Black Walrus’ Children’s Author – No Agenda, Just Good, Clean Fun
Joseph Caldara refuses to grow up, and his young readers couldn’t be happier about it. The mind behind “The Black Walrus” loves telling stories that connect with a new generation of young boys. To do so, he taps into a part of himself that’s forever a pre-teen, eager for new adventures and smiles. It’s why …
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‘The Marvels’ Lives Down to the Bad Buzz
We don’t appreciate how many perfect casting decisions Marvel made to bring its colorful heroes to life. Robert Downey, Jr. Chris Evans. Scarlett Johansson. Benedict Cumberbatch. Samuel L. Jackson. Paul Rudd. Elizabeth Olsen. Paul Bettany. Jeremy Renner. And then came Brie Larson. The Oscar winner proved a clumsy fit for 2019’s “Captain Marvel,” but the …
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‘Damaged’ Doc Gives Detransitioners a Voice
The Daily Caller’s Chrissy Clark learned firsthand how hard it is to discuss transgender issues in America. Clark’s debut feature, “Damaged,” lets young adults who went through gender reassignment procedures share why they regretted the decision. The film came out earlier in the year, but a recent screening at the University of Utah got shut …
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Did Roger Waters Just Confirm What His Harshest Critics Claim?
Roger Waters has spent more than a decade denying he’s an anti-semite. It’s a cruel label to slap on anyone, but the musician’s nonstop attacks on the state of Israel pushed many to use it all the same. Even his former bandmate weighed in on the accusation. Ex-Pink Floyd member David Gilmour blasted Waters as …
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