by Justin Robert Torres

We are in the age of sequels, remakes, and adaptations running rampant throughout the marketplace of film. It cannot be ignored, and because Marvel has had so much success with their business model, every other studio is trying their hand at building cinematic universes. As much as I love catching smaller films at the theater like Barry Jenkins' Moonlight or Noah Baumbach's Frances Ha, I also can't deny the power of a great blockbuster. With so much to choose from in the current market, it's easy to find out what is for you and what isn't for you. I like the Marvel films, but I never find myself being too excited for them. I hated myself for sitting through Batman v. Superman, so I don't necessarily care for the future of the DCEU. Personally, I don't have a stake in any franchise. There's not much I look forward to other than some smaller films released theatrically throughout the year.