The Sad Clown: How ‘Joker’ Empathizes With Poverty – ScreenHub Entertainment

If art reflects the time in which it’s made, then Joker may be one of the most timely films made in recent years. In an era of cynicism and hopelessness, Joker taps into deep-rooted anger that’s rapidly spreading all over the world as inequality and global upheaval seems to only be getting worse. The early 70s were a similar time, with America still entrenched in … Continue reading The Sad Clown: How ‘Joker’ Empathizes With Poverty – ScreenHub Entertainment

How ‘The Lighthouse’ Torments Its Audience – ScreenHub Entertainment

From the opening shot, The Lighthouse is an exercise in psychological torment. This is hardly a detriment to the film. It’s an unpleasant experience, but this is by design. In a superb example of both filmmaking and storytelling, Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson’s new film employs numerous tricks of the trade to torture its audience as much as possible, thereby creating a constant feeling of … Continue reading How ‘The Lighthouse’ Torments Its Audience – ScreenHub Entertainment

Where DC Black Can Go After ‘Joker’ – ScreenHub Entertainment

Warner Bros. has a blockbuster hit with the divisive Joker film directed by Todd Phillips. It’s simultaneously garnered acclaim, winning the top prize at the Venice Film Festival and building up Oscar buzz while making a killing at the box office. In fact, it is the first R-Rated film to rake in over a billion dollars.  Despite the controversy, the people have spoken and the … Continue reading Where DC Black Can Go After ‘Joker’ – ScreenHub Entertainment

‘The Mandalorian’: Chapters 1 & 2 Review [SPOILERS] – ScreenHub Entertainment

The Mandalorian is the very first live-action Star Wars show, courtesy of the recently launched Disney+ streaming service. Produced by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, this is a gritty, dirty and cantina inspired trek in a galaxy far, far away starring a faceless and silent anti-hero as the lead. So, how does that work on the screen and how does it work? Since Chapters 1 … Continue reading ‘The Mandalorian’: Chapters 1 & 2 Review [SPOILERS] – ScreenHub Entertainment

‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review -ScreenHub Entertainment

I’m a simple guy; you show me a movie with cars in it, chances are I’m going to enjoy it. Likewise for films starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon, two of the best actors in the industry. Put both of them together and well, one can get very excited. What’s great about Ford v Ferarri, the latest offering from director James Mangold is you don’t … Continue reading ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review -ScreenHub Entertainment

Just What Is A ‘Mandalorian’ in Star Wars? – ScreenHub Entertainment

The first-ever live-action Star Wars show is set to launch on November 12th, 2019 on Disney+, the Mouse House’s upcoming streaming service. The show is being written by Iron Man director Jon Favreau, who joins Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson as executive producers. But if you’re only knowledge of Star Wars comes from the films, you may be wondering what an Earth a … Continue reading Just What Is A ‘Mandalorian’ in Star Wars? – ScreenHub Entertainment

‘Doctor Sleep’ Review – ScreenHub Entertainment

“Here’s Johnny!” We all remember those words mentioned by a Jack Nicholson completely consumed by dementia, an axe in his hand, in the masterpiece horror The Shining (1980) of the great Stanley Kubrick. This film is much more than a classic of the seventh art, it’s now a true icon of popular culture. A film of great complexity and a rare genius for some, an … Continue reading ‘Doctor Sleep’ Review – ScreenHub Entertainment

I Watched All The Saw Films So You Wouldn’t Have To – ScreenHub Entertainment

Note: this article was published in 2019 and doesn’t include Spiral and Saw X at this point. Sorry about that! “If it’s Halloween. It must be Saw“ It’s that special time of year again. As fall rolls around and trees start to lose their leaves in spectacular orange and red beauty, the world prepares itself for another Halloween. Houses get decorated with spiderwebs, skeletons and … Continue reading I Watched All The Saw Films So You Wouldn’t Have To – ScreenHub Entertainment

‘The King’ Review – ScreenHub Entertainment

The King, directed and co-written by David Michôd of Animal Kingdom fame, was one of my most anticipated movies of 2019. Set during the 15th century, it chronicles the rise of King Henry V of England and the eventual battle of Azincourt. I’ve been saying for years that the medieval epic should make a comeback and it seems they slowly but surely, they are at … Continue reading ‘The King’ Review – ScreenHub Entertainment

Will ‘Halloween Kills’ Take Place on the Same Night as ‘Halloween 2018? – ScreenHub Entertainment

Many fascinating details have come forward since the announcement of David Gordon Green’s upcoming Halloween sequels. Picking up in the same continuity as the 2018 film, both Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends will not only feature the return of some of the series’ most memorable characters, but might also boast an interesting reference to the second installment. It’s possible that all three of Green’s films … Continue reading Will ‘Halloween Kills’ Take Place on the Same Night as ‘Halloween 2018? – ScreenHub Entertainment