Film and Television Reviews

Introduction: A Year of Big Swings and Bigger Screens 2024 has been a rollercoaster for film. Genre walls came down—horror-thrillers mashed with rom-coms, sci-fi got deeply personal, and even traditional dramas leaned into experimental visuals. Big studio tentpoles didn’t always dominate; smaller, weirder films found surprising box office traction thanks to smart marketing, word-of-mouth, and

Introduction: Why Great TV Still Matters Television is in the midst of a creative renaissance—one that has redefined how stories are told and consumed. What was once considered a lesser form of entertainment has evolved into a platform for bold, complex, and emotionally gripping narratives. A Renaissance in Storytelling Television is no longer confined to

Why Classic Films Still Hold Power Classic films didn’t become classics by accident. They stick around because they nail the basics: solid storytelling, emotional depth, and themes that don’t age. Love, loss, power, betrayal—those don’t go out of style. Whether it’s a noir detective in a trench coat or a family torn apart by ambition,

Introduction: Why Documentaries Still Hit Hard In an age when everything feels disposable—scroll, swipe, forget—documentaries still manage to slow people down. That’s no small feat. They cut through noise, not with hype, but with purpose. When done right, a documentary can sit with you for days, even years, shaping how you see an issue, a

Why Variety Shows Still Pack a Punch Variety shows might feel like a relic of broadcast TV’s past, but they’ve held their ground—and not by accident. Decades in, the format continues to adapt while keeping one unbeatable edge: unpredictability. At their best, variety programs don’t just entertain—they surprise. You never quite know what you’re going