Author: Nicholas Olsen
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Game of Thrones Season 6: “Blood of My Blood” Review
SPOILER WARNING: If you have not watched Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 6: “Blood of My Blood,” do not read on. “Blood of My Blood” is a much needed breather in a season that’s been a blaze so far; we see more of Bran’s vision-state, more of the past, and the High Sparrow now… Read More >
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Game of Thrones Season 6: “The Door” Review
SPOILER WARNING: If you have not watched Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 5: “The Door,” do not read on. We finally learn about the mysterious origin of the White Walkers in this week’s dream heavy Game of Thrones episode. Bran’s revelation shakes up the past, present and future in Westeros and beyond. He learns… Read More >
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Game of Thrones Season 6: “Book of the Stranger” Review
SPOILER WARNING: If you have not watched Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 4: “Book of the Stranger,” do not read on. “Book of the Stranger” moves Game of Thrones‘ narrative forward in ways we haven’t seen in a long time; Queen Daenerys gains control of the Dothraki, Jon Snow and Sansa Stark reunite for… Read More >
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‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6, Episode 3 – Review
SPOILER WARNING: If you have not watched Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 3: “Oathbreaker,” do not read on. Jon Snow’s return from the dead is an extraordinary event, especially because it happened in the unforgiving world of Game of Thrones. As he gasps for air in a shocked, manic state, Davos looks at the… Read More >
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Game of Thrones Season 6: “Home” Review
“Home” proved to be the most shocking, action-packed and cathartic piece of television i’ve seen in a long time. Playing out like a Game of Thrones season finale, “Home” answered several questions that fans have been theorizing all year. No one expected it to actually happen, but Mellsiandre resurrects Jon from the dead after Davos… Read More >
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‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6, Episode 1 – Review
SPOILER WARNING: If you have not watched Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 1: “The Red Woman,” do not read on. As we hover over The Wall’s bloodied landscape, it becomes clear that our worst fears have manifested — Jon Snow is dead. Cold, stiff, hollow eyes and all. But why is the Lord Commander’s… Read More >
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Ghost in the Shell: First Look at Scarlett Johansson as Major Kusanagi
The upcoming live-action adaption of the popular cyberpunk magna, Ghost in the Shell, features Scarlett Johansson as Major Motoko Kusanagi, the cyborg leader of elite task force Section 9. Their mission is to track down and stop perilous cyber criminals. Below is the first image released by Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks Pictures that shows Johansson… Read More >
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Jeanne Dielman Among The Recently Restored Films in New TIFF Programme
The lush colors and crystal-clear sound in the Royal Belgian Film Archive’s restoration of Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles are a sublime look at what it means to bring a piece of cinematic history back to life. Akerman’s groundbreaking film, which follows a middle-aged widow burdened with a life of… Read More >
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Knight of Cups – Review
Even The Thin Red Line showed hints of the future, incredibly challenging Malickian adventures. But with Knight of Cups it becomes annoying. It’s like someone threw a grenade at the script and used the leftovers. Read More >
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Batman v Superman breaks records with a big opening weekend
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice had one of the biggest opening weekends ever, earning an estimated $424.1 million worldwide. DC’s powerhouse film raked in $170.1 million in North America (breaking The Hunger Games‘ $152.5 million opening weekend record). Overseas, BvS grossed another $254 million, with $57.3 million in China alone. It’s clear audiences were not scared… Read More >
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