“Midnight Mass” Episode Four Review
Things are starting to get really dark and really bloody on Crockett Island. People are starting to give in to their vices and addictions, both new and old. People of […]
“Midnight Mass” Episode Three Review
Let’s start at the ending. The final 10 minutes of Book III: The Proverbs, saved what was a very average episode of TV. The speech filled hour concluded with some […]
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 […]
“Midnight Mass” Episode Two Review
Mike Flanagan, you clever fucking son of a bitch. I am jumping right to the most intriguing and expertly made sequence in episode two, The Psalms. Father Paul is hosting […]
“Midnight Mass” Episode One Review
We have a new horror mini series on Netflix from the trusted hands of Mike Flanagan. The director of The Haunting On Hill House (2018) and The Haunting Of Bly […]
“Beckett” | Smooth Start Sputters & Spoiler…John David Washington Is Very Good
“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 Cito […]
Stanko Viewing Diary (September 2 – September 14)
“Free Guy” “A bank teller discovers that he’s actually an NPC inside a brutal, open world video game.“ Director: Shawn LevyWriters: Matt Lieberman, Zak PennStaring: Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Cromer, Lil […]
“The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf” | As A Witcher Fan, It’s Strong Teaser For Mew Season
“Escaping from poverty to become a Witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.“ Director: Kwang […]
“Don’t Look Up” Trailer Reaction
Leo and McKay. Yes, please and thank you. Every bit of this. “The story of two low-level astronomers, who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of […]
“Red Notice” Trailer Reaction
Netflix has their next attempt at a “blockbuster.” They are trying to get all of star power in one movie. Mega bucks, assemble. “An Interpol agent tracks the world’s most […]
Stanko Viewing Diary (July 7-August 19)
“28 Days Later” “Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.” Director: Danny BoyleWriter: Alex GarlandStaring: Cillian Murphy, Naomie […]
“Bee Movie” | So This Was A Thing?
“Barry B. Benson, a bee just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry’s life is saved by […]
“Midnight Mass” Trailer Reaction
“An isolated island community experiences miraculous events – and frightening omens – after the arrival of a charismatic, mysterious young priest.” Director: Mike FlanaganStreaming: NetflixRelease Date: August 6, 2021 Mike […]
“The Woman In The Window” | Shut The Blinds And Close The Lights
“An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors, only to witness a disturbing act of violence.” Director: Joe WrightWriter: Tracy Letts, A.J. FinnStaring: Amy […]
“Gunpowder Milkshake” | Lukewarm Action Comfort Food
“Three generations of women fight back against those who could take everything from them.” Director: Navot PapushadoWriter: Navot PapushadoStaring: Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Cara Gugino, Michelle Yeoh, Chloe ColemanRelease Date: […]
“Fear Street Part Three: 1666” | Madeira Carries Strong Trilogy Conclusion
“The origins of Sarah Fier’s curse are finally revealed as history comes full circle on a night that changes the lives of Shadysiders forever.” Director: Leigh JaniakWriters: Phil Graziadei, Leigh […]
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