Summer fun in “F1”

This week, The Tryon Theatre takes audiences on an exhilarating ride with “F1: The Movie,” a quintessential summer blockbuster that effortlessly delivers on all the hallmarks expected from accessible entertainment. This highly anticipated cinematic offering delves deep into the electrifying world of Formula 1 racing, weaving a compelling fictional narrative […]

I Finally Watched The Most Popular Bollywood Movie On Netflix, And I Was Blown Away By The Scope, If Not The Story

My recent foray into the world of Indian cinema, specifically a highly-anticipated Bollywood movie streaming on Netflix, proved to be an overwhelmingly vibrant and visually stunning experience that redefined my understanding of cinematic grandeur. Approaching my first major Indian film, a sense of trepidation mingled with curiosity; however, any preconceived […]

The Old Guard 2 is half an entry to a flailing franchise

The highly anticipated return of Charlize Theron’s formidable immortal warrior in ‘The Old Guard 2’ arrives with considerable fanfare, yet early impressions suggest this long-delayed sequel is less a definitive continuation and more a tentative step within a potentially flailing franchise. While touted as a “zippier” follow-up, offering a quicker […]

The F1 movie is visually revolutionary. That still can’t make up for a weak storyline

The highly anticipated F1 movie has revved up the cinematic world with its visually revolutionary approach, setting an unprecedented benchmark for authenticity in motorsports filmmaking, yet this groundbreaking spectacle is reportedly undermined by a less compelling storyline. A significant factor in the film’s unparalleled visual realism stems directly from the […]