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    Movie Review

    Dark Phoenix is a dismal end to X-Men as we know them

    Alex Bentley
    Jun 6, 2019 | 1:54 pm
    Dark Phoenix is a dismal end to X-Men as we know them
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    The quality of the X-Men movies has ebbed and flowed over the past 20 years since the original X-Men debuted in 2000. But whether they were good, bad, or somewhere in between, they've all had a reason for being, something that cannot be said for the latest (and last?) entry, Dark Phoenix.

    The film finds the core X-Men group — Professor X (James McAvoy), Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence), Beast (Nicholas Hoult), Jean Grey (Sophie Turner), Cyclops (Tye Sheridan), Storm (Alexandra Shipp), Quicksilver (Evan Peters), and Nightcrawler (Kodi Smit-McPhee) — getting into the business of space rescue in the early '90s after a space shuttle is overtaken by a mysterious force. During said rescue, Jean becomes infected with the force, greatly loosening her already tenuous control of her powers.

    Turns out that force is coveted by an alien race that has been tracking it through the universe, one which can take on human forms, as Vuk (Jessica Chastain) does to one unfortunate soul. After a tragic incident, mutants around the world, including Magneto (Michael Fassbender), must decide if Jean is worth saving or if she must be eliminated to save the rest of them.

    Writer/director Simon Kinberg, taking the reins after writing a handful of other films in the series, has delivered perhaps the least exciting X-Men film. The beats of the story seem more dutiful than anything else, both in making sure each popular character has at least something to do and in trying to pay homage to the popular Dark Phoenix saga from the comic books.

    The biggest problem is that the film doesn't build up any kind of true enmity. Jean does end up doing some reprehensible things, but it's clear that it's due to a force she cannot control, so any anger directed her way by certain characters holds no water. Despite their stated nefarious plans, the alien race never feels like a true menace. It's almost as if Kinberg threw them in as an afterthought so that there would be more than just mutant-on-mutant violence.

    Previous X-Men movies have been successful in using metaphors to relate to the real world, but this film makes only a cursory attempt at that. The fragile relationship between mutants and humans is damaged by Jean's outbursts, but Kinberg does not do a good job of demonstrating that they would cause as much as harm as they do.

    What pleasure there is to be had in Dark Phoenix is from the performances of the actors who know their characters well by now. McAvoy, Fassbender, Lawrence, Hoult, and others give gravity to actions that would otherwise be considered ridiculous. It's just too bad the story doesn't live up to their talents.

    With Disney's purchase of 20th Century Fox, the future of the X-Men series is up in the air. If this is to be the final film in its current incarnation, it's an unfortunate end to characters that essentially started the movie superhero boom.

    Sophie Turner in Dark Phoenix.

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    Sophie Turner in Dark Phoenix.
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    Netflix reveals details on new venue coming to Dallas Galleria

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jun 17, 2025 | 5:19 pm
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    An entertainment experience from and about Netflix is coming to Dallas: Called Netflix House, it's an immersive venue set to open at Galleria Dallas at the end of 2025, with films, exhibits, food, and drink.

    The concept will allow fans to immerse themselves in Netflix shows, with themed clothing, food, and interactive elements such as a Squid Game-themed obstacle course.

    Dallas is one of two cities in the U.S., along with Philadelphia, where Netflix House will debut in late 2025. There are also plans for a location in Las Vegas.

    Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, Netflix House will be a permanent, year-round exhibit featuring popular Netflix shows and movies — including Wednesday, Squid Game, One Piece, Stranger Things, and A Knives Out Mystery franchise — through first-of-their-kind immersive story-driven experiences.

    For its locations, Netflix selected former department store locations spanning footprints of more than 100,000 square feet in shopping centers. The Dallas Netflix House is under construction on two floors of the anchor space in the former Belk store, on the northwest side of the shopping center.

    Outside these spaces, fans will be treated to sculptures and murals featuring characters from Netflix titles, as well as rotating installations with ticketed shows, and restaurants with themed dishes.

    What is Netflix House
    Building on more than 40 previous live experiences for Bridgerton, Money Heist, Stranger Things, Squid Game, The Perfect Bite, and Netflix Bites, Netflix House allows visitors to become the main characters in their favorite stories.

    A typical visit might submerge visitors into their own adventure such as participating in a round of Red Light, Green Light straight out of Squid Game, followed by mini-golf, or grabbing a bite from a menu of dishes inspired by shows and movies. Since each Netflix House updates its offerings, the experience may differ from one visit to another.

    Netflix House Dallas
    Visitors to Galleria Dallas will have what a release calls "terrifying scares" to choose from, including a journey into Creel House and one of Squid Game’s most thrilling challenges.

    • Stranger Things: Escape the Dark: In this immersive experience, journey into the ruins of Hawkins to find three missing townspeople … before the horrors lurking within find you.
    • Squid Game: Survive the Trials: It’s your turn to enter the arena! Play diabolical games, face off against the Front Man, and betray your friends for a chance to win it all.
    • Netflix RePLAY: Forget the arcade — our game room’s packed with physical challenges, immersive story rooms, and retro-style games where you can take on your friends, or play as a team.

    In a statement, Netflix chief marketing officer Marian Lee says, "this is fandom coming to life, where you can actually step inside the worlds you’ve been watching and loving for years."

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