Muses of Media • 26th August 2025

‘Eenie Meanie’ Is A Mixed Bag, But Still Has Fun Moments – Review

Heist films are familiar territory, but Eenie Meanie manages to stand out with its unique approach, piquing the audience’s interest. The film follows Edie (Samara Weaving), a former teenage getaway driver. Unfortunately, Edie is dragged back into the seedy underworld of her past job, a world filled with dangerous criminals and high-stakes heists, with the promise of helping her ex-boyfriend, John (Karl Glusman). Despite her best friend, Baby Girl (Kyanna Simone), reminding her that John is ba...

Muses of Media • 5th August 2025

‘Freakier Friday’ Is Hilarious And Heartfelt – Review

“My face looks like a Birkin bag that’s been left outside in the sun to rot!” Anna (Lindsay Lohan) and Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) are back in the highly anticipated sequel to the 2003 hit, Freaky Friday.  In Freakier Friday, the mother-daughter duo navigates new roles in their lives, including Anna being a mother herself while Tess is now a grandmother who is a little too involved at times. The film beautifully captures the relatable dynamics of a multi-generational family, where love and sup...

Muses of Media • 1st August 2025

‘Eyes of Wakanda’ Is An Adventure-Filled Look At The Hatut Zeraze – Review

“Wakanda is a kingdom of many secrets.”  Prepare to delve into the enigmatic world of Wakanda in a way you’ve never seen before. The latest Marvel Television animated series, Eyes of Wakanda, promises to unveil new and fascinating aspects of this mysterious kingdom.  Viewers will embark on a thrilling journey with the diverse cast of Wakandan wardogs (Hatut Zeraze) in Eyes of Wakanda. This globe-trotting adventure takes you on a quest to recover multiple vibranium artifacts, each with its...

Muses of Media • 26th July 2025

‘Washington Black’ is Packed With Powerful Performances – Review

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Esi Edugyan, Washington Black can now be experienced on your small screens in a limited series format.  Set in the 19th century, the story follows George Washington “Wash” Black (Eddie Karanja), an 11-year-old boy born on a plantation in Barbados. With a keen eye for science, Wash’s path sets him forth on an unknown destiny. However, when a disturbing incident forces him to flee Barbados, Wash ends up on a globe-trekking quest as he grows in...

Muses of Media • 9th July 2025

Despite Glimmers of Goodness, ‘Superman’ Was Simply Okay – Review

The new era of the DC Universe (DCU) began with the animated series, Creature Commandos, written by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy). Gunn’s next installment of the DCU is the highly anticipated Superman. The first theatrical release in the DCU has highs and lows, which made for an uneven viewing experience for me.The story focuses on Clark Kent, also known as Superman (David Corenswet), after he’s stopped a war between the two countries of Boravia and Jarhanpur. Superman’s actions h...

Muses of Media • 25th June 2025

‘Ironheart’ Tackles Grief, Healing, And Hope- Review

Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) is back in action, this time in her own series, Ironheart. Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) viewers first saw Riri on the big screen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, when a machine she created caused trouble for the Wakandans.  Ironheart takes place after the events of Wakanda Forever, with Riri back in university, trying to make her way through an important project and still maintaining her side hustle of “helping” fellow students with their homework and pro...

Muses of Media • 19th June 2025

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is One Of The Best Movies Of The Year – Review

If you’re in the mood for an animated film with a story that’s as unique as it is captivating, KPop Demon Hunters is the one for you. The film follows a popular KPop group called Hunterix, comprised of Rumi (Arden Cho), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo). When the trio aren’t selling out stadiums to thousands of screaming fans, they are demon hunters. Unbeknownst to their fans and their manager, Bobby (Ken Jeong), the girls are always protecting their...

Muses of Media • 17th June 2025

‘Elio’ Is Out Of This World – Review

“I’m a bargaining chip!” –Glordon Pixar, renowned for its enchanting animated films, presents its latest movie, Elio. What sets Elio apart is its captivating fusion of sci-fi and coming-of-age themes, a unique blend that is sure to pique the interest of Pixar fans and families alike. The story follows a young boy named Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) who is coping with life-changing loss and living in a new place with his aunt Olga (voiced by Zoe Saldaña). He longs for acceptance and to fit...

Muses of Media • 9th June 2025

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Is A Solid Live-Action Remake – Review

As we step into a new month, we find ourselves greeted by another live-action adaptation, a trend that seems to be inescapable. However, amidst this wave of adaptations, How to Train Your Dragon stands out as a faithful and respectful rendition of the beloved animated film, a comforting reassurance for fans of the original.  If you’re unfamiliar with the animated feature of the same name (based on the books by Cressida Cowell), the film follows a young Viking named Hiccup. Living in the city...

Muses of Media • 6th June 2025

‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Is Bloody And Brilliant – Review

Audiences are thrust back into the world of Predator in the R-rated animated film, Predator: Killer of Killers.  Embark on a thrilling journey with three of the fiercest warriors in history, including a Viking raider, a ninja fighting against his samurai brother, and a WWII fighter pilot. As they engage in intense battles with their respective enemies, little do they know that they are being hunted by some of the universe’s deadliest predators.  Predator: Killer of Killers stands out with...

Muses of Media • 23rd May 2025

Disney’s Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Is Good, But Doesn’t Live Up To The Original – Review

“He’s so cute and fluffy!” –Lilo Everyone’s favourite chaotic blue alien, Stitch (aka Experiment 626), is back in action in Disney’s latest live-action remake.  For those unfamiliar with the animated version of Lilo & Stitch, the film centres on a young girl named Lilo and her older sister, Nani, who have recently lost their parents. The two are doing the best they can to cope, but with child services involved, Nani must do all she can to make sure she and Lilo aren’t separated. Of course,...

Muses of Media • 15th May 2025

‘Amplify’ Season 3 Will Speak To Your Soul – Review

Amplify is back for a third season on APTN.  Shane Belcourt and Jason Ryle produce the original APTN series, which Wolfwalker Productions, an Indigenous production company, owns. Belcourt is also the series creator. Amplify is an anthology series that showcases the beauty and diversity of Indigenous music in Canada. Each episode focuses on a different Indigenous singer/songwriter writing a new song or music. The third season features Shane Ghostkeeper, Evan Redsky, Qattuu...

Muses of Media • 29th April 2025

‘Thunderbolts*’ Is An Emotionally Impactful Character-Driven Story – Review

“The Avengers are not coming.” -Valentina Allegra De Fontaine If you read books or watch movies, you’ll know there is no shortage of storylines that follow the outcasts or misfits who must team up and do something remarkable. At its baseline, this is what Thunderbolts* is. However, luckily for those who watch, it is also much more. In Thunderbolts*, we find Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) stuck in a rut. Since her sister’s death, she’s kept a low profile, taking jobs here and there, always a...

Muses of Media • 10th April 2025

Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Is A Sexy, Thrilling, Bloody Good Time – Review

“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.” In Sinners, the narrative revolves around the enigmatic SmokeStack twins, portrayed by the talented Michael B. Jordan. Their return from Chicago sparks whispers and concerns in the town, as their history of trouble precedes them. Even their uncle, the righteous preacher Jedidiah (Saul Williams), is wary. His son, Sammie, also known as Preacher Boy (Miles Caton), idolizes his twin cousins, despite the rumours surrounding the...

Muses of Media • 19th March 2025

Disney’s Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Is A Pleasant Surprise – Review

“Fearless, fair, brave, true…how quaint.” –Evil Queen If you know me, I was a true believer that there was never any “fairest of them all” when it came to Disney’s live-action reimaginings, with Maleficent and Cinderella being the rare exception. So, as someone who hasn’t particularly enjoyed the majority of Disney’s remakes of their classic animated films, nor a fan of the 1937 animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, I can easily say that I was pleasantly surprised by this iteration...

Muses of Media • 6th March 2025

Chaos and Comedy Collide in ‘Deli Boys’ – Review

“This is a life of crime and the life of this deli.” –Lucky  Losing a parent is difficult, especially when it’s unexpected. Mir (Asif Ali) and Raj Dar (Saagar Shaikh) deal with this in Deli Boys. However, things take an even more surprising turn when they learn their pampered lives, which they believed were funded solely by their businessman father’s (Iqbal Theba) convenience store chains, were a front for organized crime.

Muses of Media • 5th March 2025

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Is Emotionally Charged, Gritty And Violent – Review

“Well, I will admit…it’s not entirely unpleasant seeing you again.” –Wilson Fisk It’s been nearly 10 years since the Daredevil Netflix series graced our screens. In April of 2015, we first experienced Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock as he kicked ass as both a lawyer and superhero (or vigilante, according to Kingpin). The series was dark, gritty, and violent – all things you’d expect from a Daredevil television show.  Now, seven years since the series ended its third season on Netflix, Daredevil is...

Muses of Media • 29th January 2025

‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ Is A Fresh Take On The Beloved Wall-Crawler – Review

Peter Parker is back on our small screens with Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.  The series follows Peter Parker (Hudson Thames) as he navigates teenage life and incredible new powers. It’s not easy being a teenager. If it’s not a problem with school, it’s a problem with your home life. If it’s not a problem with your home life, it’s a problem with your crush. Most times, it’s all of the above, so imagine adding super-powered Spider traits to the mix.

Muses of Media • 26th November 2024

‘Moana 2’ Sets Sail On An Exciting Journey – Review

“Finally, we’re back to who we’re meant to be.” –Moana Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) and Maui (Dwayne Johnson) return for a thrilling new adventure in Moana 2. Set three years after the events of the first film, Moana has continued her wayfinding journey to discover other people on the surrounding islands, promising a fresh and exciting storyline for the audience.

Muses of Media • 10th October 2024

‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Is An Exciting Addition To The Iconic Heroine’s World – Review

“Because the real truth is too difficult for most to bear.” –Lara Croft A beloved character and heroine, Lara Croft has been a staple in video games, comics and movies since her first appearance over 25 years ago. Now, she is about to embark on a thrilling new adventure with the new animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, a journey that promises to be as exciting as her previous exploits. Developed by Tasha Huo, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft picks up after the events...