I recently watched Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey, and I was not disappointed. While I don’t think it’s the best adaptation of Homer’s epic, it was still a thoroughly entertaining movie. It isn’t historically accurate, but I don’t think that’s a fair criticism to make of a fantasy movie.
Movies
Those things you watch in cinemas or on TVs.
Supergirl was Good, Actually
I’ve been anticipating the new Supergirl film since I first heard about it, and especially after watching Gunn’s amazing Superman film. I finally got to watch it in Hanoi last week. Short, spoiler-free review: It’s good fun, you should go watch it.
How Much Did EPIC 2014 Get Right?
In the early 2000s I was very into Flash movies and animations, something that would later help me as a UI/UX developer. I would consume many different Flash movies and games, and one in particular stood out to me.
Saving the World with a Hug
The recent slate of MCU films has received a mixed reception, with some hits and several misses. While I’m a bit of a fanboy who watches everything, even I wouldn’t recommend every film to average movie-goer.
The Mummy (1999) Film Review
Despite mixed reviews upon release, The Mummy became a commercial hit in 1999. It kicked off a short-lived franchise and is now considered a cult classic.
I Didn’t Enjoy A Minecraft Movie
A Minecraft Movie was released last week, and as a longtime Minecraft enthusiast, I had to go see it. My expectations were low after watching the trailers, but I still wanted to give it a chance. And, as it turns out, it wasn’t a movie made for me.
Flow: Cat’s Fantasy Journey
From director Gints Zilbalodis comes Flow, an animated tale following a cat and the animals it meets as it tries to survive a flash flood. It is an emotional and mysterious journey that demonstrates how to write a story without words.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
When the murder of an innocent woman sparks political unrest in Tehran, an investigative judge’s life unravels. When his gun goes missing he realises he may face severe consequences and starts to suspect his own daughters. His paranoia hits breaking point and his family ends up suffering for it.
Intercepted, A Film Review
Intercepted is a 2024 documentary written and directed by Oksana Karpovych. The film documents the early stages of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through intercepted phone calls.
Brave New World is a Movie
For Valentine’s Day, Marvel fans got a new MCU installment, Captain America: Brave New World. In this film, a new Captain America investigates a plot to assassinate the now President Ross. But does it successfully pass the shield to Sam Wilson, or does it feel like something else entirely?