Zakaria Ali
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About Zakaria Ali
Movies are my true calling, and when he isn't logging reviews on Letterbox, he is covering the latest happenings in the movie and TV world, with the occassional contrarian feature essay.
Favorite Movies
My favorite movies are always changing and never constant, but I always find myself thinking of Castle of Sand (1974), Amores Perros (2000), Paradise Now (2005) and Hyenas (1992).
Favorite TV Shows
I am not as locked into TV as I would like to be but I can endlessly talk about The Wire, Jujutsu Kaisen and
Ikebukuro West Gate Park.
Industry Focus
Everything movies, be it classics, contemporary or foreign icons.
Latest
7 Best Sci-Fi Movies Based on Books, Ranked
Between Dune and 2001: A Space Odyssey, there are plenty of impressive sci-fi films based on books.
Masters of the Universe Finally Attempts What the 1987 Movie Couldn't
The new Masters of the Universe movie has hit theaters, and it finally attempts what the Dolph Lundgren movie couldn't in 1987.
Star Wars Director Teases Possible Crossover With a Major Box Office Competitor
Director Shawn Levy teases a possible Star Wars crossover with The Mandalorian and Grogu's biggest box office competitor.
4 New TV Shows You Need to Binge This Weekend
Whether you want a gritty Spider-Man adaptation or a prestige Apple TV horror/comedy, there are many great new shows to binge this weekend.
Tom Holland Floated An R-Rated Spider-Man Idea Marvel Fans Will Love
Tom Holland suggested an appearance alongside one of Marvel's most brutal characters.
5 Flawless Adventure Movies That Feel Just Like Epic Video Game Quests
Adventure movie masterpieces like Lawrence of Arabia and Raiders of the Lost Ark will remind gamers of playing epic quests.
This Iconic Sci-Fi Show Feels Just Like An Open-World Video Game
An iconic, 22-year-old sci-fi TV show feels exactly like an expansive open-world video game.
MCU Finally Solves the Biggest Spider-Man Issue in Brand New Day
Tom Holland's Peter Parker goes back to his roots in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Robert Pattinson Set to Star in New A24 Crime Drama Before The Batman Part II
Pattinson as Chris Hansen is a strange casting that works unbelievably well.
4 Best New Movies to Stream This Weekend
This weekend is the perfect time to binge some of the best new movies, from sci-fi blockbusters to fun survival stories.
6 Great Original Horror Movies To Watch If You Hate Recycled Stories
In an era of reboots, remakes, and sequels, sometimes horror fans just want an original story to terrify them.
The Boys Season 5 Betrayed Homelander's Character in 1 Major Way
Homelander was character assassinated in The Boys Season 5.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Continues 1 Of The Best Recent Trends in Movies
Christopher Nolan's upcoming The Odyssey continues one of the best recent trends in movies, which was originally considered a huge risk.
New Trailer For Jensen Ackles’ The Boys Spinoff Proves The Franchise is Still Alive
Soldier Boy takes the stage in The Boys' new prequel series.
The Biggest Threat to Video Game Movies & Shows Isn’t Bad Writing
We've mostly left the era of poorly-written video game adaptations, but a new obstacle threatens the genre.
The Boys Season 5's Biggest Fumble is This Awkward Storyline
One fumbled storyline has highlighted The Boys Season 5's biggest weaknesses.
The Reason Fans Hated This Controversial Transformers Movie Is Why They Love It Now
Hasbro's "Apology Tour" is stirring up discussions about a once-controversial Transformers movie again.
4 Great New Fantasy Shows You Should Binge This Weekend
This weekend is the perfect opportunity to binge new fantasy shows like Good Omens Season 3 and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
The Mandalorian & Grogu Suggests Star Wars is Facing the MCU's Biggest Franchise Problem
Lucasfilm's latest Star Wars outing has received some early complaints that mirror the MCU's issues.
Harry Potter Reboot’s Recent Recasting Spells Very Bad News For the HBO Show
The latest cast news surrounding HBO's Harry Potter TV show is worrying for Wizarding World fans.