Tag: cinepolis
Star Wars’ Last Jedi May Use the Force of Quantum Science
As Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in theatres (Dec. 14 in Costa Rica) and its heroine Rey seeks to learn the ways of the Force from an aged and isolated Luke Skywalker, it raises some obvious and ongoing questions:
Is there anything in science...
Critics Calling ‘Justice League’ a Mess
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy.
Despite...
Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok thunders to $158M at box international office before opening in US
Taika Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok has topped the international box office with US$107.6 million in 52% of overseas markets, a week ahead of its US release (Nov. 2).
Thor: Ragnarok premiered locally on Thursday and currently showing at Cinemark, and Cinepolis.
While the wire services were filled...
From Russia, With Love: the Sudden Resurgence of the Soviet Villain
For decades, Hollywood saw red. From the 1950s, when Boris Badenov menaced Rocky and Bullwinkle, to the late 1980s, when a different Rocky defeated Ivan Drago, the Soviet Union provided the most memorable movie villains—ideal foes in a world shaped by the Cold War,...
Selling sex: Wonder Woman and the ancient fantasy of hot lady warriors
When the film Wonder Woman is released in early June, it will surely join the blockbuster ranks of other recent comic book-inspired film franchises, including Batman, Superman, Spiderman, and X-Men. But that’s not just because it features a sword-wielding Gal Gadot in knee-high boots...