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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
2’s” willingness to do as it pleases turns out
to be the movie’s most appealing quality
In general, the movies have a pretty spotty record for portraying mental illness; for every nuanced take like “Two Days, One Night,” there’s a "Silver Linings Playbook," treating its characters’ emotional disorders as an obstacle that can be overcome if they’re just plucky enough. Falling somewhere in the middle is writer-director Maya Forbes’ semi-autobiographical drama, […]
For the 10th entry in its Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios reaches deep into its character roster to bring intergalactic outlaws the “Guardians of the Galaxy” to the big screen. Though lacking the name recognition of Iron Man, Thor, or Captain America, the Guardians have been around since the late 60’s, with a number of changes […]
Decades after the famous TV show and its several sequels, after numerous feature-length adaptations, after wearing out generations of crew members, including the most famous captains, Kirk and Picard, the “Star Trek” franchise continues to boldly go where it has gone many times before. For the latest addition to the franchise, “Star Trek Into Darkness,” […]
