“Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two” | A Worthy Sequel
“The killer known as Holiday continues to stalk the Falcone crime family while a new class of costumed criminal rises in Gotham City. Batman suspects that a former ally might […]
“The Batman” Trailer Reaction
“In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.” Director: Matt […]
“Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One” | DC Animated Deliver
“Batman investigates a murder spree that takes place on holidays.” Director: Chris PalmerWriters: Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Tim SheridanStaring: Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, Naya Rivera, Troy Baker, Billy BurkeStreaming: HBO […]
“Terror By Night” | A Sherlock Gotcha Tale
“When the fabled Star of Rhodesia diamond is stolen on a London to Edinburgh train and the son of its owner is murdered, Sherlock Holmes must discover which of his […]
“When A Stranger Calls” | Thrills, Chills & Surpassing Expectations
“A psychopathic killer terrorizes a babysitter, then returns seven years later to menace her again.” Director: Fred WaltonWriters: Steve Feke, Fred WaltonStaring: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Rutanya Alda, William Boyett, […]
“A Trip To The Moon” | Precedent Setter & Groundbreaker
“A group of astronomers go on an expedition to the Moon.” Director: Georges MélièsWriters: Georges Méliès, Jules Verne, H.G. WellsStaring: Georges MélièsStreaming: HBO MaxRelease Date: January 14, 2022 You can […]
“Scream” Trailer Reaction
“A new installment of the ‘Scream’ horror franchise will follow a woman returning to her home town to try to find out who has been committing a series of vicious […]
“The Harder They Fall” Trailer Reaction
“When an outlaw discovers his enemy is being released from prison, he reunites his gang to seek revenge in this Western.” Director: Jeymes SamuelWriters: Jeymes Samuel, Boaz YakinStaring: Idris Elba, […]
“Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins” | Flop. Missed Opportunity.
“A G.I. Joe spin-off centered around the character of Snake Eyes.” Director: Robert SchwentkeWriters: Evan Spiliotopoulos, Joe Shrapnel, Anna WaterhouseStaring: Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Haruka Abe, Takehiro Hira, Iko UwaisTHEATERS!Release […]
“No Time To Die” | A Over-The-Top Satisfying Conclusion To Daniel Craig Era
“James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of […]
“Malignant” | Good For Wan. Solid Original Scares
“Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” Director: James WanWriters: James Wan, […]
“Cruella” | A Fiery Look Burns Out
“A live-action prequel feature film following a young Cruella de Vil.” Director: Craig GillespieWriters: Dana Fox, Tony McNamara, Aline Brosh McKenna, Kelly Marcel, Steve Zissis, Dodie SmithStaring: Emma Stone, Emma […]
“X2: X-Men United” | Impressive Amount Stuff Crammed Into Entertainment Vessel
“When anti-mutant Colonel William Stryker kidnaps Professor X and attacks his school, the X-Men must ally with their archenemy Magneto to stop him.” Director: Bryan SingerWriters: Zak Penn, David Hayter, […]
“Minari” | Performances Illuminate Real Emotional Trauma
“A Korean family starts a farm in 1980s Arkansas.” Director: Lee Isaac ChiungWriter: Lee Isaac ChungStaring: Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan S. Kim, Noel Cho, Yuh-Jung YounStreaming: Vudu RentalRelease Date: […]
Stanko Viewing Diary (September 15 – September 29)
“Beckett” “Following a tragic car accident in Greece, an American tourist finds himself at the center of a dangerous political conspiracy and on the run for his life.” Director: Ferdinando […]
“A Quiet Place Part II” | Worthy Sequel Silences Worries
“Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize the creatures that hunt by sound […]
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