‘Malcolm & Marie’: A Promising Premise With Disappointing Results
Sam Levinson's latest film can't keep up with the excellence of its performances.

The first bell of the first period indicates the deadline. In a virtual meeting, the teacher strictly reminds them of their assigned project, so, the student decides to stay overnight, feeding only on sodas and chips. Disoriented by a lack of sleep, he was able to pass it before the bell rang, but is it a siren that is ringing?
Sam Levinson's latest film can't keep up with the excellence of its performances.
Overall, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is plagued by numerous flaws, both from a quality and from a diversity standpoint. The film relies on gore and loud sounds to drown out its flat script, flatter dialogue, and one-dimensional characters.
"Terrace House" improves on the standard reality TV format by affording its cast privacy, freedom, and respect.
In the film adaptation, director Jon M. Chu turns each musical number into a massive show stopper, with grand set pieces and a wealth of diverse dancers. Yet, in this attempt to show reverence for the people of the Washington Heights barrio, Chu, or maybe more specifically those in charge of casting, left out a crucial part of the community, Afro-Latinos.
"The Old Guard" doesn't break ground, but it sure does bust boredom and fictional heads as an entertaining action romp on Netflix.
Avatar: The Last Airbender's success fifteen years after its premiere proves the enduring power of its storytelling. But it's more than just a quality show.