Two weeks after the success of Marvel’s first mini-series, WandaVision, came the next Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 television installment, The Falcon and Winter Soldier. Named after the titular characters, the six-episode series brings two familiarized supporting characters into the limelight. Radical changes seem to be coming with Phase 4, …
Read More »The Wild and Wonderful World of WandaVision
WARNING: Some spoilers for WandaVision episodes 1-5 ahead. As early as April 2019, Marvel fans have been hyped for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first-ever streaming service mini-series, WandaVision. The Scarlet Witch and Vision’s television debut is only the first of many to release on Disney+ (The Falcon and Winter Soldier …
Read More »Wonder Woman 1984: Not So Wondrous After All
When Wonder Woman came out in 2017, fans were ecstatic to witness a new powerful female superhero break out onto the world’s stage. Starring Gal Gadot, it brought a taste of diversity, strength, and light into the struggling DC Extended Universe. Backed by the writing and directing talents of Patty …
Read More »The SUN Staff’s Picks: Top 5 Christmas Movies
The weather has dropped below 70 degrees and Californians are bundling up in Patagonia jackets, fuzzy socks, and blankets. Starbucks has released their limited edition coffee cups, and every conversation starts with “I’m freezing!” It can all only mean one thing—winter is coming. As the cold season takes root, Christmas …
Read More »The New Upcoming Sleuth: Enola Holmes
Netflix’s original movie, Enola Holmes, premiered on September 23, filling home screens with a story of adventure, mystery, and activism that is worth the watch. This movie is based off a series of YA novels by Nancy Springer and gives viewers a new look into the classic world of Sherlock …
Read More »The Mr. Rogers Movie we Didn’t Know we Needed
“It’s funny, sometimes it’s hardest to forgive the ones we love,” Fred Rogers said. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a film about the unexpected friendship of beloved children’s TV host Fred Rogers, and a hardened journalist, hits viewers hard with a simple yet emotional opening scene about forgiveness. Just …
Read More »Laundering Might be Bad, but Laundromat isn’t
“In this system, our system, the slaves are unaware, both of their status and their masters, who exist in a world apart,” the anonymous whistle-blower said.
Read More »See ya, Spidey
Many MCU fans were outraged as recent disputes between Disney (the parent company of Marvel) and Sony have lead to the removal of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Holland first appeared as the MCU’s first Spider-Man in 2015, having a brief but memorable part in Captain America: …
Read More »He leads with his heart: Alpha Film Review
“He leads with his heart, not his spear”. Alpha- the leader of a wolf pack, the elite, and conveniently the title of the 2018 film independently directed by Albert Hughes and written Daniele Sebastian Wiedenhaupt. This equally eye catching and thought provoking story, set in tribal times, schools the audience …
Read More »Love, Simon
Love, Simon brings new light to a typical teenage romantic comedy. The movie, released March 16, explores the journey of a closeted gay high school student finding a way to come out. Director Greg Berlanti utilizes the relatable teenage romance to bring LGBTQIA communities to the big screen, all while …
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