Tag: Samuel L. Jackson

(Kree)ating a hero
‘Captain Marvel’ offers a fairly enjoyable ride, but fails to innovate
Max Rothenberg

“Captain Marvel” checks off all the superhero genre’s typical boxes. Cliche music of the era (in this case, the ‘90s). Long, overdue twists. Claustrophobic, dark fight scenes. Background information told […]

Shattered expectations
‘Glass’ falls flat, fails to meet its predecessor’s expectations
Max Rothenberg

I should have known better. Finally riding high off the release of 2016’s “Split,” M. Night Shyamalan seemed to be amidst a career resurgence. “Glass” came out of nowhere, promising […]