‘The Phoenician Scheme’ is Charming Yet Predictable

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025 Edward Hong

One thing is for sure, Wes Anderson will keep repeating the same signature formula he has honed and defined over the years and film lovers and movie stars will flock to whatever he has to offer. Such is the case for his latest, The Phoenician Scheme, which stars Benicio Del Toro and a whole cast of his usual favorites alongside some newcomers like Riz Ahmed and Mia Threapleton.

Animation, Streaming

New ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Trailer Launches Epic Battle with the Seven Evil Exes

October 15, 2023October 16, 2023 Michael Lee

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before. A brokenhearted boy from Toronto, who is dating a high schooler, meets a girl from New York. The boy falls in love but learns that to date that girl from New York, he will have to fight her seven evil exes. Such is the premise of the story for Edgar Wright’s film adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Mally’s Scott Pilgrim comic book series.

Animation, Streaming, Trailers

‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Trailer Teases Frenzied Animation Style and Rocking Music

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 Michael Lee

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Edgar Wright‘s live-action adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel of the same name, now considered to be a cult classic, is getting the animation treatment from Netflix. The streaming giant has released first trailer Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.

Movies, Toys, Trailers

Get Ready, ‘Barbie’ is Out of Her Box and in the Real World

May 25, 2023May 26, 2023 Sophia Soto

Whether you love or hate Barbie, this movie is for you! Greta Gerwig is breaking the iconic character out of her box with the help of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling bringing the duo of Barbie and Ken to life on the big screen.

Movies, Toys, Trailers

Grab Your Rollerblades, We’re Going to ‘Barbie’ Land

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 Sophia Soto

Welcome to Barbie Land, where she’s everything and he’s just a Ken! From writer/director Greta Gerwig comes Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken. The film, which is based on Barbie by Mattel, will be released in theaters on July 21, 2023.

Animation, Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: If You’re Stuck Seeing ‘Paws of Fury’ It Could Be Worse

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Mike Manalo

I’m not going to sit here and pretend Paws of Fury is a good movie, per se. But I will admit that it wasn’t nearly as bad as I assumed it was going to be. And the biggest reason you’ll be able to sit through it without a migraine comes down to one person: the legendary Mel Brooks.

Animation, Movies

New Trailer for ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 Mike Manalo

Paramount Pictures has been on fire this year! With hits like Scream, Jackass Forever, Sonic 2, and now the mega blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, the studio has pulled off one of the most impressive comebacks in the history of studio market shares imaginable. In the past three years, they rocketed from a #6 rank to a #1 rank this year on the strength of their slate and the quality of their movies! Will they keep the streak going with the animated comedy Paws of Fury? We’ll let you be the judge.

Animation, Movies

New Trailer for ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Mike Manalo

Today, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies dropped a trailer for their upcoming animated movie called Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank. The movie features the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Cera, George Takei, and Michelle Yeoh among others.