Akela Cooper

‘M3gan 2.0’ an exposition-heavy trek through AI fears

There’s already controversy about an AI “actor” in Hollywood, and I predict an upcoming scandal where it’s revealed several major motion pictures secretly used AI

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Demon Nun is back in the habit in generic ‘The Nun II’

The Demon Nun’s superpowers include a knack for popping up to do jump scares, and when the third act comes, she can possess people. But

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‘M3gan’ amusingly blends ‘Terminator’ with ‘Chucky’

“M3gan” (2023) is a post-postmodern techno-horror comedy that tries – and largely succeeds – at being both a serious warning to young filmgoers and a

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Wan’s ‘Malignant’ delivers weird – and creepy – science

“Malignant” (theaters and HBO Max) promises “a new vision of horror,” and while I scoffed the first time I heard that, the film lives up

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All 13 episodes of ‘Luke Cage’ Season 2 (2018), ranked

Burning slowly like a 1970s urban street thriller, “Luke Cage” feels more comfortable in its suits and shades and bullet-riddled sweatshirts than it did in

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All 13 episodes of ‘Luke Cage’ Season 1 (2016), ranked

For the third time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe gives a starring role to a superpowered New York City vigilante with “Luke Cage” Season 1 (2016,

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