‘Fate of the Furious’ too big for own good

Liyang Wan | Staff Writer “Furious 7” (Fast 7) was probably the peak of the series, and it was a good point to end. However, some film execs seem to be unsatisfied with this success. Hence, we not only have “Fate of the Furious” (Fast 8), but also “Fast 9” and “Fast 10” to look forward to in a stream of endless-sequels. The series has also … Continue reading ‘Fate of the Furious’ too big for own good

‘Kubo’ delivers epic story in flawless stop-motion

By Nicole Prieto | staff writer Acclaimed stop-motion studio Laika delivers another fantastic adventure with “Kubo and the Two Strings,” a modern-day epic set in ancient Japan whose narrative complexity underlies a story about a child’s search for his family. The film opens with Kubo’s mother traversing a vast, stormy sea — carrying her infant son and slicing apart waves by channeling her magic through … Continue reading ‘Kubo’ delivers epic story in flawless stop-motion