“‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ Should Have Been the Future of Blockbusters”

I know, I know: I’ve already made this argument. Well, it’s 5 years later, blockbusters are finally starting to look like they’re gonna turn around, and I’m making this argument again. Continue reading →

“Rambling Ramblers Episode 48: Leon: The Professional”

Let’s ramble on about one of my erstwhile favorites (that is still a favorite, just not a top ten favorite). Continue reading →

Does ‘Valerian’ Deserve a Second Act?

Simple answer to the question posed by the title of my latest piece at The Hollywood Reporter: Yes. Yes it does. Luc Besson’s latest and underloved summer CGI extravaganza, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, has its flaws, most of them being tied to Dane DeHaan’s ill fit as the cocky action hero type, … Continue reading →