Movie and TV Show Reviews

Why Indie Films Deserve Your Attention Blockbusters know how to bring the boom—explosions, bankable stars, predictable arcs. But what they often miss is what indie films serve up with grit: vulnerability, nuance, and genuine surprise. Indie storytelling fills the emotional and narrative gaps left untouched by studio-driven cinema. These films tend to focus on character […]

Why Now Is a Great Time to Tune In The golden age of streaming isn’t slowing down—it’s mutating, growing more complex and more cluttered by the month. We’ve gone from three good platforms to what feels like thirty fighting for your Thursday night. HBO Max, Netflix, Prime, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+, Disney+, and a parade

Introduction 2023 wasn’t just another year at the movies—it was a reset. The kind that shakes off the safe formulas and reminds people why cinema matters. After a post-pandemic lull and an overstretched franchise fatigue, the year carved a sharper path forward. Veterans like Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese returned with purpose, not ego. Meanwhile,

Why We’re Obsessed with Bingeable TV The Psychology of Binge-Watching Why do we lose entire weekends to a new series? It’s not just about entertainment—binge-watching taps into our brains in powerful ways: Dopamine Delivery: Each twist, cliffhanger, or plot reveal gives us a hit of pleasure, encouraging us to keep going. Escapism at Scale: With

Introduction The terms “blockbuster” and “flop” get tossed around constantly, but what do they actually mean? At face value, it’s all dollars and decimals. Crack $1 billion worldwide, and you’re a headline. Miss your budget margin by 40%, and you’re a cautionary tale. But that’s the surface. Box office numbers may dominate the conversation, but