All posts tagged: Campy

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe review: Nicholas Galitzine shines in old-school campy and fun superhero adventure

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe review: Nicholas Galitzine shines in old-school campy and fun superhero adventure

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He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Director: Travis Knight Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, and Idris Elba Rating: ★★★⯪ Social media is a curious beast. Over the years, it has revived several beaten-down IPs and franchises from the past, transforming them into ‘cult classics’ through the magic of memes and chat forums. Masters of the Universe is one such franchise. Skeletor memes and dancing He-Man GIFs began a resurgence of interest in the universe, and the reboot dutifully followed. And, as a few other franchises have done of late, Masters of the Universe plays up the fun, playful, campy side of its predecessors, providing entertainment by being unserious yet not frivolous. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe review: Nicholas Galitzine stars as the titular character. The premise Prince Adam of Eternia must flee his utopian kingdom after the evil warlock Skeletor overthrows his father, the king, and seizes control of Eternia. Entrusted with the magical Power Sword, he escaped through a portal to Earth. But …

Sirens review: Julianne Moore leads a possible wellness cult in campy new Netflix show | Web Series

Sirens review: Julianne Moore leads a possible wellness cult in campy new Netflix show | Web Series

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Sirens web series review Cast: Julianne Moore, Milly Alcock, Meghann Fahy, Bill Camp, Kevin Bacon, Trevor Salter Showrunner: Molly Smith Metzler Directors: Nicole Kassell, Quyen Tran and Lila Neugebauer Star rating: ★★★1/2 The impact of Succession and The White Lotus cannot be more palpable in the new Netflix show Sirens, created by Molly Smith Metzler (who helmed another Netflix show- Maid). Here, the tone is thornier and more campy, dealing with class identity and trauma in shades of luxurious pastels. In 5 episodes, this new show starts off woozy and a little undeterred, until it gradually reveals a more chaotic and twisty logic to confront uncomfortable truths. (Also read: The White Lotus Season 3 review: A brutal finale caps off the show’s weakest season yet) Julianne Moore gives an alluring performance in Sirens, now streaming on Netflix. The premise Sirens, based on Metzler’s play Elemeno Pea, begins with Meghann Fahy’s Devon, who is just out of her DUI, disgruntled with the arrival of an edible arrangement. True, it is perhaps the worst time for that …

Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 Review: Outright Stumper Of A Film Embraces Its Campy, Pulpy Spirit

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A still from LSD 2. There is a dichotomy in Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 that makes itself instantly apparent. The film probes the not-so-secret virtual lives of a generation of youngsters with severely limited attention spans even as it demands complete focus on its bewilderingly whimsical flow of images and sounds. You take your eyes off the screen or let your mind wander for a split second and you are at risk of missing a crucial piece of information or a prickly flash of an image that is meant to speaks volumes. With its constant zaniness and unpredictability, the film’s rhythm reflects the untamable impatience of technology-obsessed, instant fame-seeking influencers and YouTubers who inhabit a world of their own for better or for worse. LSD 2 reveals the many ways in which violence, physical and psychological, is perpetrated on those who exist within the heady bubble and also on those who live outside it. This outright stumper of a film embraces its campy, pulpy spirit with all its might as it satirizes society that …