Eclectic Pop

“Blonde” may be on the verge of getting its second wind on Netflix. The daring, dark, and shocking Marilyn Monroe drama is officially an awards contender thanks to star Ana de Armas. De Armas earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Drama for her performance in the controversial movie…

“Blonde” may just be the saddest movie of 2022. It is essential to note that the new Netflix movie starring Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe is not a biopic. It is a work of fiction based on Joyce Carol Oates’ fiction novel “Blonde.” If it is the truth that you are after, you would be better served s…

For many, Ana de Armas’ rise to prominence may feel like an overnight sensation. The Cuban-born actress is the latest to bring silver screen legend, Marilyn Monroe, roaring back to life via the Netflix vehicle “Blonde.” For many other movie fans, de Armas is a familiar face, and her ascent to cente…

I almost did not watch “Deep Water” because of the bad reviews, which would have been a massive mistake. Once again, popular opinion cannot be entirely trusted to decide what makes for good movies or those worthy of watching. “Deep Water” is not everyone’s cup of tea. However, those with a taste fo…

“Wasp Network” is a movie reminiscent of the ones that you would have easily found airing on cable networks in marathon sessions on Sundays back in the late 90s or early 2000s. There is one thing those movies did not have, and that is the star-wattage of Ana de Armas and Penelope Cruz. Director Oli…

To say I had measured expectations headings into “Knives Out” would be an understatement. I did not head into it with claws out or anything. However, the idea that this movie with an all-star cast could possibly rise to the occasion of being decent, let alone above average, seemed to be a pipe drea…