Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ Is the Perfect Playful Summer Flick

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

The new film based on the mega-popular video game franchise is a triumph.…

May 24, 2019

‘Street Food’ Relishes in the Joy of No-Frills Fare

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

The new docuseries from David Gelb is a far departure from his calling card, 'Chef's Table.'…

May 21, 2019

Top 6 Underrated Must-Watch Netflix Originals

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

At some point, everybody needs a new Netflix fix.…

May 2, 2019

Everything We Know About ‘American Horror Story’ Season 9

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Could Lust take the form of a space race?…

April 19, 2019

‘Shazam!’ a Goofy, Feel-Good Comedy About Family, Is a New Take on the Superhero Genre

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Just say the word.…

April 12, 2019

Tim Burton’s Live-Action ‘Dumbo’ Forgets the Elephant in the Room

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Burton's vision, unsurprisingly, overrode the narrative.…

April 4, 2019

‘Us’ Is a Stunning Thriller with Thick Layers of Social Commentary

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Peele's second horror film is even more ambitious than his first.…

March 30, 2019

‘Captain Marvel’ Is Relatable, Inspiring and a Clue to the Next Installment in the MCU

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

She even has a thing or two on Wonder Woman.…

March 15, 2019

New Extra-Short Pixar Shorts, Called SparkShorts, Are Telling Employees’ Personal Stories

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Grown-up issues packaged in child-friendly animation.…

March 9, 2019

‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Captures Action and Empowerment in Glittering CGI

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

It might be one of the most visually stunning films of the year.…

February 27, 2019

As a Parody, ‘Isn’t It Romantic?’ Succeeds Where Other Rom-Coms Fail

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

It pretends it's not a rom-com, but it sure acts like one.…

February 24, 2019

‘Miss Bala’ Offers a Predictable, Female Jason Bourne

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

How does 'The Fuentes Identity' sound?…

February 19, 2019

Kal Penn Is Only Serious About Two Things: Acting and Politics

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

The multitalented Indian American was incorporating activism into his acting long before it was cool.…

February 9, 2019

Here Are All the Biggest Names from the Sundance Film Festival So Far

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

This week's Sundance winners are next year's Oscars.…

January 31, 2019

Here’s Everything We Know About ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ So Far

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

One key character is conspicuously missing from the newest trailer.…

January 28, 2019

‘On the Basis of Sex’ Tells RBG’s Story in Dramatized, Epic Fashion

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

The film can be a little self-indulgent, but who cares?…

January 20, 2019

The Oscars Are Coming Up, So Here Are Our Predictions

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Whoever wins, this year is going to be very, very close.…

January 14, 2019

Can ‘Aquaman’ Save DC Comics?

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

The numbers were good, but the film not so much.…

January 3, 2019

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Is a Much-Needed Win for Sony

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

You're not going to want to miss this one.…

December 30, 2018

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Is a Wry, Heartfelt Period Piece

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

The Amazon series is quietly becoming one of the best shows in the streaming-service universe.…

December 20, 2018

Awkwafina — Rapper, Virtuoso Trumpeter and Now Actress — Is Just Getting Started

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

After starring in 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'Ocean's 8,' the Queens native has become an articulate voice for diversity in media.…

December 11, 2018

The 6 December Movies You Need to See

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

2018 saved the best for the last.…

December 5, 2018

After Stan Lee’s Passing, What Does the Future Hold for Marvel?

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

During his lifetime, even Lee was amazed with how popular the MCU had become.…

December 3, 2018

‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ Flounders Where Its Predecessors Thrived

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Larsson’s books and their adaptations succeeded because they bucked stereotypes, something no one told Fede Álvarez.…

November 20, 2018

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Adds to the Year’s List of Disappointing Biopics

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

An A-list actor does not a good movie make.…

November 12, 2018

‘First Man’ Turns a Memorable Moment into an Unmemorable Film

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

In fact, the true focus of the movie came as a surprise to many.…

October 29, 2018

‘The Hate U Give’ Is More Than Just a Movie About Crime

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

It's a message: stand up for what you believe in, regardless of the consequences.…

October 23, 2018

Although Successful, ‘Venom’ Is Little More Than a Big-Budget PAM

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Sony's foray into the Marvel universe is predictably formulaic.…

October 15, 2018

Bradley Cooper’s Directorial Debut Is, Naturally, Nearly Perfect

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

The entertainment renaissance man has now tried and succeeded in almost every facet of film production.…

October 9, 2018