‘Predator: Badlands’ offers an exhilarating balance between epic showdowns and wholesome fun

By Gabriel Payne The newest installment of the Predator franchise, Dan Trachtenberg’s “Predator: Badlands,” is an excellent addition to a long list of quality movies. But this movie stands out for so much more than the raw action and adrenaline pumping sequences. It’s funny, heartwarming and thoughtfully deals with refreshingly relevant themes. The film follows the journey of Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), a young Yautja warrior seeking to claim honor and glory among his ...