[5] Gal Gadot returns as Wonder Woman in Patty Jenkins’ more fanciful sequel, Wonder Woman 1984. The muddled plot introduces a mysterious ‘dreamstone’ that grants one wish to whoever holds it. Gadot’s Diana Prince wishes for the return of her one true love, played by returning co-star Chris Pine. An envious colleague played by Kristen Wiig wishes to be like Diana — not realizing the …
[8] After many failed attempts (here, here, and here) to compete with Marvel by launching their own ‘expanded universe’, DC has finally pulled their shit together. Wonder Woman works. It works as an origin story for the character, it works as a summer blockbuster, and most importantly, it works as an emotionally engaging piece of storytelling. The story begins on Wonder Woman’s home island, one …
[5] Brian DePalma (curiously) directs this wonky sci-fi action flick about a team of astronauts sent to Mars to look for survivors after the first manned mission to the Red Planet encounters a mysterious storm. There’s also something about the giant face on Mars — you know, the one that shows up in some NASA photos? The third act of this movie takes you inside …
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