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Review: Wonka (2023)

Wonka is more like Paul King’s Paddington movies than either Gene Wilder’s 1971 adaptation or Roald Dahl’s original book.

Christmas: Watching Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) as a Christmas Movie

Anton makes the case for watching the first Harry Potter movie during Christmas time.

Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)

The third Pirates film threatens to spin out of control, but such an eccentric vision of a dark and whimsical fantasy world has rarely been as vividly imagined on screen.

Overlooked and Under-Appreciated, ReviewsAnders BergstromSeptember 8, 2023Disney, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Gore Verbinski, Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Chow Yun-fat, pirates, adventure, fantasyComment

Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

An imperfect film yet still a classic adventure, mostly thanks to Johnny Depp’s iconic performance.

The Witcher Season 1 is Intriguing Fantasy Marred by Cynicism and Confusing Storytelling

In spite of some compelling aspects, Season 1’s execution impedes its storytelling, world-building, and generally high-quality production value.

TV CornerAnton BergstromDecember 20, 2021The Witcher Season 1, The Witcher, fantasy, dark fantasy, Henry Cavill, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Freya Allan, Eamon Farren, Anya Chalotra, Joey Batey, MyAnna Buring, Game of Thrones, Dune, ethics, Tolkien, weak narrativeComment

Zack Snyder: Sucker Punch (2011)

Zack Snyder’s genre pastiche attempts to deconstruct the role of women in popular culture with this action fantasia, but isn’t entirely successful.

Flash Back, Reviews, Zack SnyderAnders BergstromMay 7, 2021Zack Snyder, action, fantasy, genre, Emily Browning, Oscar Isaac, Jon Hamm, Abbie Cornish, Vanessa Hudgens, Jena Malone, Jamie Chung, Carla GuginoComment

Star Wars: Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)

Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure shows that not all Lucasfilm Star Wars productions can capture the same magic as the Original Trilogy, though it isn’t without some interest.

Reviews, Star Wars, Flash BackAnders BergstromOctober 18, 2019Star Wars, Star Wars Retrospective, Ewoks, Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure, fantasy, children's movie, Warwick DavisComment

Roundtable: Game of Thrones Part 2 - The Series

After a bit of time to reflect on the series, the Brothers discuss the legacy and experience of Game of Thrones upon its conclusion.

Roundtables, TV CornerAnders BergstromJuly 5, 2019Game of Thrones, David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, George R-R- Martin, fantasy, televisionComment

Roundtable: Game of Thrones Part 1 - The Final Season

After the series finale this past Sunday night, the 3 Brothers offer their take on the final season of Game of Thrones: the plot twists, characters, and its place in the television landscape.