THE MARVELS shines whenever it escapes the gravity of the larger MCU
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, Red Herring
The Marvels is a movie that loves its characters, flaws and all, and wants to share that love with the audience.
Nia DaCosta's CANDYMAN offers more than just chills and thrills
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief & Staff Writer
Nia DaCosta’s imaginative rendition of the mythical horror tale, Candyman provides a social commentary that, depending on how one views it, may find just as horrifying as the hook-handed man himself.
In its finale, WandaVision searches for catharsis
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
With mind-based powers, Wanda’s magic included, that often involves things that are even more morally and ethically tense.
Wandavision Episodes 7 and 8 remain focused on Wanda's grief
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
Seeing Wanda’s grief through her own eyes is probably the best justification for this series existing.
Wandavision Episodes 5 and 6 are all about family
by Ryan Silberstein, Managing Editor, The Red Herring
To me, the highest compliment I can give WandaVision so far is that it is leaning into the episodic nature of television.
WandaVision: Episode 1 & 2
by Ryan Silberstein, The Red Herring
The first two episodes of WandaVision treat the classic American artform of the sitcom as something to be replicated, to delightful effect.