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“Superman” (2025) Review – New DCU Off to a Rocky Start
“Superman” was written and directed by comic book movie veteran James Gunn, intended as the kick-off to his new DC Universe of film and television. David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Superman, the most powerful metahuman in a world of many — too many — metahumans. He faces off against tech billionaire Lex Luthor, who plots…
“The Life of Chuck” Review – Life Explored Through Death
“The Life of Chuck” was written and directed by Mike Flanagan, based on a short story by Stephen King. It follows the eponymous life of everyman Chuck Krantz, whose death coincides with the end of the universe. The film is divided into three acts played in reverse chronological order (for instance, the first segment of…
“The Phoenician Scheme” Review – Wes Anderson Can Do Better
“The Phoenician Scheme” is the latest film from auteur director Wes Anderson, starring Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, a wealthy businessman and the target of never-ending assassination attempts. As Zsa-zsa pursues his latest enterprise — the titular Phoenician Scheme — he appoints his daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton), a novice nun, as his heir. Accompanying…
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