Tag Archives: Adriana Barraza

Blue Beetle review — Welcome the synthwave superhero

August 19, 2023 flawintheiris

Directed by Angel Manuel Soto | Written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer | 127 min | ▲▲▲△△ Have you ever heard of Blue Beetle? Unless you're a DC Comics fan I'd be surprised. Given the obscure characters the MCU has made into superstars, I can see why Warner's gamble makes sense. This one may have an uphill… Read More

Cake review — No surprises in chronic pain dramedy

January 21, 2015 flawintheiris

Directed by Daniel Barnz, written by Patrick Tobin When we meet Claire Bennett (Jennifer Aniston) she's getting kicked out of her all-female chronic pain support group due to her anger issues. She'd spoken ill of the dead, and offended the other women, including the therapist. It's a funny moment, but I kept thinking back to… Read More