Disappointing: The Incredibles 2
The Incredibles is one of the most highly regarded Disney animated films of all time, garnering approval from critics and audiences alike. Its appeal was broad, featuring [...]
Articles by Jason Luthor
Terrible Movies We Love: Bird Box
In the first of a new series, we look back on Bird Box, which took America by surprise when Netflix dropped it onto its streaming network in December 2012. I want to be [...]
Ghostbusters 2: A Retrospective
With Ghostbusters 3 beginning filming soon, this may be as good a time as any to look at one of the most reviled additions to the franchise. No, I’m not talking about [...]
Lord of the Rings versus Game of Thrones
The last century has been dominated by one fantasy series more than any other. That series, Lord of the Rings, has inspired clones and copycats. Author J.R.R. Tolkien [...]
What We’re Watching: The Good Place
What more can be said about The Good Place at this point? Entertainment Weekly has said that though nothing is perfect, “The Good Place comes close.” New York [...]
What We’re Watching: Cobra Kai
A quick preview of what we’re watching this season. If you haven’t heard about the current Karate Kid revival series, Cobra Kai, then you’re missing out [...]
Why We Love It: Rock and Rule
Part of a new series discussing why we love both popular and underrated films. The war was over. The only survivors were street animals: dogs, cats and rats. [...]
The Problem with Disneyfication
When was the last time a major Disney produced made you feel uncomfortable? I’m not asking when was the last time a major Disney film made you feel sad. Jyn Erso dying [...]
The Importance of Weirdness in Writing
Popular media is full of ‘sameness.’ The movie theaters are filled with superhero and Star Wars films that carry the same essential tone, filling their worlds [...]
Jessica Jones Season 2 Review: Poor Plot Fails Season
The following contains spoilers for Jessica Jones Season 2. In the scheme of things, Marvel’s various Netflix series have had their fair share of highs and lows. Luke [...]
