As a fan of the novel Frankenstein, I really appreciated the character of Wolf in the first act: Instead of a mad scientist, he’s relatable, calm, and intelligent. Because of that, we can fully see the wonders of science (“Nothing in nature is terrifying when one understands it.“) and the hubris it may tempt us with (“Why should we fear anything?”). That vibes hard with the book.

Unfortunately, the character just gets silly once the Monster is introduced, making nonsensical…

#DiscountMovieReviews for 6/25:  #KarateKidLegends

In an effort to unite the worlds of “The Karate Kid” (1984) and the 2010 remake/reboot of the same name, “Karate Kid:  Legends” tells the story of Li Fong (Ben Wang), a student of kung fu under Shifu Han (Jackie Chan) in Beijing. Seeking a new life after a death in the family, Li Fong’s mother (Ming-Na Wen) relocates them to New York City. Despite her hopes to put kung fu behind them, her son quickly…

#DiscountMovieReviews for 5/25:  #Thunderbolts*

It’s well-accepted that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been floundering for years; it’s mostly misses with the occasional hit, but even the hits don’t seem to hit as hard. “Thunderbolts*,” intentionally or not, begins in a world analogous to Marvel’s current situation:  It’s a broken world that can’t rely on the heroes of the past, and is looking for something to root for again. Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is desperately throwing money at the…