It’s Incredible. Plain And Simple.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) is fucking outstanding. Plain and simple.
“The Conversation” Is A Forgotten Francis Ford Coppola Gem
Despite being made in 1974, Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation still has a haunting impact that ripples throughout modern day society. The electronic surveillance technology at the center of this political thriller has improved greatly in the 50 years since The Conversation’s release, but the paranoia infused within Coppola’s private eye mystery still plays on every level.
“Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” Is A Piss-Poor Homage Fest.
Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire was meant to be a Star Wars movie. Snyder pitched it to LucasFilm as such, but they turned it down. He took his vision and made it a science fiction franchise of his own. Unfortunately, not everyone can be George Lucas.
“Expenda4bles” Knows Its Bad, And Its Right About It.
For a middle-school action mind like myself, Expenda4bles is just a short ride on the nostalgia tracks where the fuel is fonder memories of better films.
“Eclipse” Is A Very Good Hate Watch
Eclipse is basically a two-on-one date that stretches out way too long.
“The Exorcist: Believer” Fails To Pay Homage Or Entertain.
What an absolute shit movie. Sorry to be blunt, but there are no other words to describe this abhorrent attempt at a franchise reboot.
“Suspiria” Is Disturbing, To Say The Very Least
There is evil seeped into every crevice of Suspiria.
Emotional & Profound. “Close” Falls Into The ‘Important Film To Watch’ Category.
Turns out that Close is an outstandingly complex and emotional Belgian drama nominated at the 96th Academy Awards. Belgian director and writer Lukas Dhont orchestrates a devastatingly sad and honest portrayal of youthful angst and sorrow.
A Victim Of Expectations: “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning”
Ethan Hunt is back. The IMF is back. Where Tom Cruise is running full speed, one can guarantee that action, elaborate set pieces and backstabbing are all accounted for.
“Five Nights At Freddy’s” Is Fine For Low Expectations
Peacock now presents Five Nights At Freddy’s, the perfect PG-13 “horror” movie to appease the hungry youth and desperate parents.
“Man On Fire” Is Still A Brush Fire Of Watchability
Denzel Washington being an absolute madman mixed with Christopher Walken’s charismatic sleepwalking blended with Tony Scott’s drug-induced editing style makes for a vicarial viewing experience.
“Spy Game” Is A Worthy Spiritual Successor To “Three Days Of The Condor”
“Spy Game” Is A Worthy Spiritual Successor To “Three Days Of The Condor.”
“May December” Is A Crazy Story With A Breakout Performance
May December has an outstanding premise for a movie, but a solid idea doesn’t necessarily mean a solid final product. The movie still needs a director to lead the crew along the right roads and actors to supply the necessary horsepower to reach the final destination. Thankfully for audiences who love uneasy dramas with compelling characters, May December comes through with all the necessary ingredients.
“Napoleon” Is A Historical, Very Comedic, Drama
It takes some getting used to, but once one lets Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby and the choice of tone settle into place, Napoleon establishes itself as a beautiful historical embellishment.
“A Haunting In Venice” Acts Like A Warm Blanket Comfort Watch
Sometimes you need an easy to watch crowd pleaser that tickles your curiosity and satiates your desire to secretly become a private investigator. Thankfully for those of you who find yourselves reaching for your imaginative magnifying glass from time-to-time, Kenneth Branagh is still cranking out Agatha Christie adaptations.
“No Escape” Is Way More Than Its Poster Insinuates
This No Escape is very different from Ray Liotta’s 1994 No Escape. One is family friendly, and one is not.
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