Josh Lezmi

Are you a fan of mature-themed Pixar movies that work complex themes into striking color palettes and humor-filled adventures? Do you live for the elastic facial expressions tied to animated characters — uninhibited by human musculature and skeletons? What about the immortality animated characters benefit from, as they can fall from damaging heights without a […]

While critics panned How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days over a predictable script, disappointing conclusion, and a failed battle of the sexes premise, the movie has become a beloved rom-com over the years — thanks in large part to the talented ensemble, including Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Kathryn Hahn, Adam Goldberg, and Thomas […]

Biopics are prime pickings for actors looking to stretch their muscles (and earn top-tier status as a byproduct). When done well, the awards and critical accolades simply follow suit. Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody captures Freddy Mercury’s magnetic charisma and authentically dives into his identity struggles with conviction (and a dash of help from buck-toothed […]

Netflix’s Brigderton, from Executive Producer Shonda Rhyes and Creator Chris Van Dusen, is one of the steamiest series to grace the streaming platform. With dialogue ranging from the sexually ravenous to the dreamily romantic, the series has left viewers foaming at the mouth since Simon Bassett first told Daphne that he burns for her in […]

Whether you’re a fan of melodramatic interpretations of historical scandals, prefer cinematic takes on bizarre stories from The New Yorker, or just crave a little high-octane thrill, Hulu has got you covered with new shows and movies bound to pique your interest in February. (Plus, some fan favorites are gearing up for a return).  ‘Feud: […]

Undaunted heroes who fight to safeguard those who cannot protect themselves. Man’s best friend on an incredible endurance race. Famous Civil Rights activists with conflicting viewpoints pitted against one other in doctrine and practice. A celebrated author willing to scandalize his friends for clout. A founding father who plays a game of seduction as America’s […]

2024’s Mean Girls, a cinematic adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, is a song-and-dance-ified retelling of the 2004 movie starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. This time around, Angourie Rice steps in as Cady Heron and Renee Rapp portrays Plastics’ leader Regina George (she previously portrayed the beloved baddie on the Great White Way). If […]

The absurd parody Epic Movie, which paved the way for films like Meet the Spartans, Disaster Movie, Vampires Suck, The Starving Games, and Superfast!, premiered in cinemas 17 years ago on January 26, 2007.  The film premiered to critical condemnation due to crudeness and idiocy yet went on to become a beloved piece of trash […]

Season 2 of Ryan Murphy’s Feud anthology — dropping seven years after the debut of Bette Vs. Joan starring Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange in the titular combative roles — will premiere on January 31, 2024. The eight-episode miniseries is based on the novel Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan […]

Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender remains one of this year’s most highly-anticipated series. The show reimagines the animated global phenomenon from creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino. The recently released full-length trailer sets up Aang as the titular hero who will face the Fire Nation alongside the quippy Sokka and the nurturing, strong-willed […]

Whether you’re a fan of high-stakes fantasy adventure narratives, cutesy animated tales, or romantic escapades, Netflix has got you covered with a handful of must-see originals coming to the steamer in February. ‘Orion and the Dark’ | February 2 Orion and the Dark follows Orion, a young boy who is afraid of everything: heights, pets, […]

14 years ago on January 22, 2010, the ridiculous horror comedy Tucker and Dale vs. Evil graced the silver screens, subverting horror genre tropes in favor of absurd hijinks and a ceaselessly over-the-top energy. The film revolves around a series of misunderstandings between Tucker (Alan Tudyk) and Dale (Tyler Labine) and a group of college […]

Looking to taste the rainbow while falling head over Doc Martens for your leading protagonist? In need of a love story where boy meets boy? Girl meets girl? Boy meets girl but also meets boy? We’ve got you covered with a list of swoon-worthy, heart-fluttering queer rom-coms to cozy up to with your partner — […]

Alien invasions. Artificial intelligence that surpasses human competence. Space travel. Talking apes. Futuristic, post-apocalpytic sagas. Whatever your preferred brand of science fiction is, there are a handful of highly-anticipated sci-fi flicks coming out this year.  ‘Dune: Part Two’ | March 1, 2024 Dune: Part Two, the second installment in Director Denis Villeneuve’s take on Frank […]

Along Came Polly — the contemporary classic rom-com featuring an all-star ensemble including Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Debra Messing, Alec Baldwin, and Philip Seymour Hoffman — premiered 20 years ago on January 16, 2004. The memorable story follows Actuary Reuben Feffer, who is so aware of all life’s risks that he is virtually paralyzed by […]

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has grown quite expansive since the start of Phase 4 — with TV shows impacting films and vice versa. However, while Disney has been pushing out Marvel TV shows in quick succession, not all of them have been as top-tier as the likes of Avengers: Endgame or Black Panther. So, […]

In the age of the franchise film — where interconnected universes and multi-film sagas seem to dominate the box office — it should come as no surprise that studios continue to pump out sequels and prequels. Extending the narrative inherent to existing successes is as close to a surefire bet that you can get. Some […]

Barbie was arguably the most talked about film of 2023 (alongside Oppenheimer) from ingenious director Greta Gerwig starring a perfectly-cast Margot Robbie, a loveable and forlorn ditz in Ryan Gosling, a relatable and warm America Ferrera, funnyman Will Ferrell, and laugh-out-loud lady Kate McKinnon. Yet, aside from snagging the award for Cinematic Box Office Achievement […]