“The Nevers” brings audiences into Victorian London, a place of cobblestone streets, carriages and a surge of the supernatural. Both political and entertaining, the new series from HBO emulates the charm and history of “Bridgerton,” while adding a number of thrilling and even violent scenes,...

Many Pixar fans have held high expectations for the studio since recent hits such as “Toy Story 4” and “Incredibles 2.” However, Pixar’s latest film “Onward” does not live up to the hype. A conventional fantasy story, the film lacks depth and fails to resonate with audiences. Though director...

Modern children's films tend to have deeper meanings behind their seemingly light playful narratives. Disney Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” provides a great example of a colorful, fun family film with a complex narrative that can help kids deal with real-life issues. Sure, it is about a family of crime-fighting...

Speaking to the “Geek's Guide to the Galaxy” podcasters, science fiction writer Andrew Duncan reflected on a short story he had written in 2001 in which he told a sympathetic tale using J. R. R. Tolkien’s “orc” characters. It seems that the story was inspired by a subliminal racism he sensed...