Author: Mark Salcido

Prime Video’s Invincible is one of those shows that knows how to tell an engaging and entertaining story. Shows like these must go further with storytelling, animation, and nuance to justify their existence in today’s comic book adaptation media era. Based on Robert Kirman, Cory Walker, and Rythe Ottley’s comic book series, its presence was made known by entertainingly introducing the ultra-violent world to audiences. Season two, part one, had to expand by showcasing that this show is more than a stereotypical superhero program. To do that, Invincible had to focus more on its characters, intriguing plot points, and intelligent…

It’s another year, so the Oscars are here for Hollywood to pat themselves on the back. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences loves to celebrate those who have continued to push forward cinema, and we’re always here for it. Every year has great and questionable nominees, but it’s still entertaining. That’s why here at ScreenGeek, we give out our annual choice: who should win and who’ll likely be chosen at the Oscars. Many of the nominees given this year have already won big in some form or fashion, but an Oscar is the one that puts a final…

The mixture of romance, comedy, and action in film can work from time to time. Films like Romancing the Stone, Gross Pointe Blank, True Romance, and Smokey and the Bandit are just some of the projects that audiences have come to watch for a long time. 2005’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, continued this genre blend successfully but became a one-and-done project that could’ve gone further. However, filmmaker/actor Donald Glover and producer/writer Francesca Sloane took Mr. & Mrs. Smith and decided to give it an updated feel and expand on the concept. What came to…

Marvel Studios, as of recently, has been on a slow decline. Several of their projects from 2023 fell flat with audiences on the big and little screen. The second and final season of their Disney+ show, Loki, has been the exception to the rule, but the once powerhouse studio is still trying to turn out hits. Their latest production, Echo, is a spin-off that has been in the works since November 2021, and Marvel is hoping to have success on their hands. The show, starring Alaqua Cox, has the potential to lean back into that grittiness realism the MCU is…

Prime’s Invincible was a massive hit for the streaming service and warranted a much-deserved second season. The ultra-violent animated series created by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, and Cory Walker looked at the superhero genre differently. They gave it that DC/Marvel flare but added a realistic storyline and character development. What was a successful and critically acclaimed show compared to Prime’s The Boys has morphed into something on its own. It now takes a heartbreaking look at what it is to be a superhero in season two – plus, there are a lot of jokes and violence. Season two of Invincible…

The MonsterVerse/Godzilla franchise has gathered a hardcore fan base for decades. American cinema productions have tried to capture that success through varying adaptations, but nothing has quite hit the mark as many studios overseas. Recently, projects like 2014’s Godzilla,2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and even 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong have reinvigorated American mainstream audience interest in the MonsterVerse. Apple TV+ has decided to take a crack at this franchise with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and the series puts the right foot forward to a successful show but takes its time doing so. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is the latest…

Garth Davis’s Foe has an interesting permeance. It is the story of a couple in the near distant future having to adjust their lives dramatically when one of them is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This type of movie allows the people involved to examine the psychology of a marriage. The film could showcase how a life-changing event could shatter the couple’s bond or bring them close together. It would also allow some great performances from the acting that would make the movie relatable to audiences. However, Foe has little to nothing to do with those and is essentially a waste…

Loki has been one of Marvel Studios’ best shows since its inception in 2021. The powerhouse studio has released several different series over that time – to varying degrees of success. One thing that can’t be denied about MCU’s Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, is that the character has become a fan favorite since his introduction to the big screen. That popularity and the excellent writing, action, and cast of Marvel’s Studios Loki warranted a second season for the series. Yet, another step forward in the multiverse saga is positive; it doesn’t come without its mistakes. Loki season two sees…

Garth Edwards has a very distinct style to his skills as a filmmaker. Every director has one, but Edwards does it almost innovatively every time. For example, his film Monsters (2010) is gritty and realistic with a level of sci-fi that comes off as possible. Edwards began leaning harder in that fashion with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and has landed full-on Neo-Tokyo with The Creator. The visuals alone should audiences witness its marvels, yet the movie has some glaring issues. The Creator, directed by Edwards, features John David Washinton (Josuha) as a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving…

Alien abduction movies are nothing new in the world of cinema. There are countless entries in this subgenre with varying degrees of success, but many filmmakers have tapped into this world for scares, laughs, and commentaries on life. I’m more of a fan of these movies when they lean into films’ horror or thriller aspects, and I have seen my fair share of them. That’s why I can say that No One Will Save You is an alien horror/sci-fi/thriller that’s worth a watch and sets a new bar for this subgenre. No One Will Save You is the sophomore film…