the origin story of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle gain a streaming cult following. Here at the Slant, we were the first to cover each production update and its eventual theater release...Well, The Blue Beetle lives on!
“Los Olvidados” became the only Mexican film to be declared “Memory of the World and Cultural Heritage of the Humankind” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Overall, “The Unexpecteds” is a fun, action-packed heist film driven with heart and executed with its unapologetic director vision. Montoya Marin is a creative filmmaker who leaves me wondering what he can produce with a higher budget.
by Rosa Parra The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) recently celebrated its 23rd year, and no different from previous years, the 2024 slate was […]
Overall, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is a strong entry into the Mad Max saga. It differs from its predecessor’s approach and timeline, but I never once questioned if this belonged in this world. Sadly, the antagonist overshadows the titular character, which is disappointing.
The performances are solid though. Abela delivers a captivating performance, and her resemblance to Amy is undeniable, but it's not enough to save the movie. Not even the iconic songs can save this overly generic biopic from falling flat.
Caesar’s legacy is a prevalent topic of conversation throughout the film. I was impressed with the parallels this has with many religions. They explicitly used the name “Caesar” to justify atrocious actions. The stories passed down from generation to generation...
“The Fall Guy” is a much needed tribute and spotlight on the massively overlooked, but important part of action films: the stunt community. It’s hilarious, entertaining, action-packed with the perfect dose of romantic moments.