Author: Aakash Gunturu

I’m going to start with an unpopular opinion: I enjoyed “Venom.” Cinematically, it was not great, but the witty banter between main character Eddie Brock and his alter ego, Venom, kept my attention. Going into “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” I hoped for just that: a growing relationship between the two with a twisted villain […]

Over the years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been known for its repetitive nature. Let me tell you now that “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” was anything but generic. But honestly, I would have preferred a simpler storyline rather than the new action and fantasy mix. When I watched it, I felt […]

While 2021 has certainly been an unconventional year, the 93rd Academy Awards were held around the world on April 25, 2021. Unlike in previous years, the Oscars were hosted in late April and, for the first time, outside of Dolby Theatre in order to uphold COVID-19 protocols. The awards were also held in many local […]

Following three years of fan-driven social media demand, “Batman vs. Superman” and “Man of Steel” director Zach Snyder released his vision for “Zach Snyder’s Justice League.” The 2017 film “Justice League” was directed by Snyder but was quickly taken over by Joss Wheadon due to a personal matter. The new reshoot adds almost two hours […]

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest installment was released on Disney+, and despite the term “cinematic,” it’s a show. Phase Four began with the release of “WandaVision,” a miniseries consisting of nine episodes released weekly on Friday. Although there has been a lot of skepticism towards Marvel shows, the ratings have been surprisingly high, revealing an […]

The changing of the weather signifies the holiday season, and this means it’s time to watch those classic holiday films. 2020 has been pretty rough, and we could all use some Christmas spirit. Here are some of my favorite films and where to watch them this year.  Without a doubt, Dr. Seuss’s “How the Grinch […]

The second season of “The Mandalorian” kicked off on October 30. After an intense cliffhanger, the newest episode started right where the first season ended. Chapter Nine, “The Marshal,” was directed by Jon Favreau, the show’s creator.  The episode starts on the desert planet, Tatooine, where Djin Djarin, the Mandalorian is on his quest to […]

As the director of “Inception,” “Interstellar,” and “Dunkirk,” Christopher Nolan is known for his amazing visual effects, impossible to understand storylines, and confidence in film. All of these aspects are evident in his newest blockbuster film, “Tenet.” After multiple date changes due to the coronavirus pandemic, “Tenet” finally hit theaters on Thursday, Sept. 3. The […]