“Michael” and the Tension of Lacking Tension
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.

Thomas is only 25 and already an alcoholic. He desperately needs help, but it's becoming increasingly difficult for his friends to deal with him - they're distancing themselves. Will it take a biblical catastrophe for him to change?
It is not hard to make a musical biopic that pleases audiences and draws a profit. Michael is no exception.
Andor is an origin story where each side will do whatever it takes.
As this critic continues to look back at some of this Summer's films I have taken in, I would be remiss if I didn't mention one of the most overall unsettling trends in Hollywood over the last several years.....sequels, reboots, and remakes. Look, I am all for seeing more than one film for certain originals that made a splash, ie: "Jurassic Park", "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Transformers", etc.
Rip Tide is a coming-of-age film that teaches viewers about finding yourself and reconnecting with surroundings.
Having Sersi be the central force in Eternals is unprecedented in its viewpoint and focus, from demonstrating a gentle type of leadership, to being overlooked in a group setting but succeeding in the goal at hand anyways, to having romantic options, to strength and integrity, and majority screen time - for a group that's given less screentime than aliens.
A short hybrid film featuring everyone's favorite Disney characters.