“The Menu” Dishes Out Thrills…Until The Final Course
“A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.“ Director: Mark MylodWriters: Seth […]
People Need To Respect “Highlander” And Kurgan
I saw this tweet this morning and I got fucking devastated. First of all, how did I not get the invite to attend Highlander’s 30th anniversary screening in 2016? That […]
The 95th Academy Award Nominations Announced
Well, here we are. It is the 95th Annual Academy Awards. The nominations have been announced. It is the time for me to be humbled about how many of these […]
My 13-Year-Old Self Can’t Help But Love “RRR”
“A fictitious story about two legendary revolutionaries and their journey away from home before they started fighting for their country in the 1920s.” Director: S.S. RajamouliWriters: Vijayendra Prasad, S.S. Rajamouli, […]
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” | Better Late Than Never
I am late to review Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022). I saw it the week it was released, but time caught up with me. So now I am […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 17.0)
These nominations are from all the movies I have watched that were released in the year 2022. We are entering the point now where I binge a ton of 2022 […]
Florence Pugh Is Really “The Wonder”
“A tale of two strangers who transform each other’s lives, a psychological thriller, and a story of love pitted against evil.” Director: Sebastián LelioWriters: Sebastián Lelio, Alice Birch, Emma DonoghueStaring: […]
I Am Late To The Dance Floor With “Dirty Dancing”
“Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle.” Director: Emile ArdolinoWriter: Eleanor BergsteinStaring: Patrick Swayze, […]
“She Said” Aspires To Greatness, But Its Focus Is Its Folly
“New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation – a story that helped ignite a movement and shattered decades […]
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” Is Beautiful, Emotional, And One Of The Best Movies Of 2022
“A father’s wish magically brings a wooden boy to life in Italy, giving him a chance to care for the child.” Director: Guillermo del ToroWriters: Guillermo del Toro, Mark GustafsonStaring: […]
“Emily The Criminal” Plunges Aubrey Plaza Into Desperation
“Down on her luck and saddled with debt, Emily gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, ultimately leading to deadly […]
“The Good Nurse” Is A Dose Of Quality Drama
“An infamous caregiver is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of hospital patients.” Director: Tobias LindholmWriters: Charles Graeber, Krysty Wilson-CairnsStaring: Eddie Redmayne, Jessica Chastain, Nnamdi Asomugha, Noah EmmerichRated: RRelease Date: […]
“Black Adam” Avoids The Abyss Of Superhero…Barely
“Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods–and imprisoned just as quickly–Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his […]
Much Like His Life, “Elvis” Is Roller Coaster Of A Viewing Experience
“The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel […]
Five Best Vincent Hanna Moments In “Heat”
Last week I rewatched Heat (1995) for the first time since high school. Time does make the heart grow fonder because this time my captivation level reached new levels. And […]
“Run Sweetheart Run” Scurries Away From Quality In Final Act
“After what seems to be an innocent date, Cherie now faces a night of terror when her date hunts her down and tries to kill her. She now must run […]
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