David Lowery’s medieval fantasy film strikes a delicate balance of visual symbolism and a brilliant character study that fits perfectly with this age old tale.
All tagged Fantasy
Star Wars: Lost Stars
Claudia Gray writes Star Wars’ first truly excellent love story from the perspective of everyday people of the galaxy.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (#4)
John dives into his biggest negative about The Rise of Skywalker, and the lightspeed storytelling many experienced in this final chapter.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic gets the big-screen treatment he deserves in this kid-friendly, but thematically correct origin story
Outer Wilds
Discovering the wonders and mysteries of the universe can get pretty lonely.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (#3)
Shifting beliefs are the subject of this week’s discussion of the many impactful pieces of The Rise of Skywalker.
Princess Mononoke
In search of a mythical spirit with the promise of healing, Ashitaka uncovers a battle between man and nature.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (#2)
In Part 2 of this multi-part series John discusses the odyssey of Poe Dameron and that Lando and Jannah moment.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (#1)
John’s multi-part series kicks off by discussing the trilogy’s biggest theme and how it ties into Finn’s story coming to an end.
The Rise of Skywalker: A Nerd's Speculation
John goes deeper and discovers some hidden details and a possible plot structure for the final saga film of the Star Wars franchise.
The Force Awakens: Upon Further Review
Four years later, John returns to the great revival of Star Wars with a new mindset.
Howl's Moving Castle
Miyazaki’s most mature tale is a reminder for all to slow down and enjoy the moments that matter.
Transformers: The Last Knight - Review
Is fifth time's the charm for this series of increasingly terrible films?
The Shape of Water - Review
A unique story of being lost, and finding hope in something different.
Bright - Review
Netflix's first true blockbuster may be critically panned, but is it at least watchable?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Review
The newest adventure in the Wizarding World steps out of the shadow of Hogwarts, but does it see the light?