Marketing Decisions Letdown Perfectly Enjoyable “Abigail”
I’d like to speak with the marketing team for Abigail (2024). This blog post is directed at you.
Stanko Update: Thursday, June 13th Was A Dreadful, Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
I am just going to vent for a second. Well, a long second.
“The Color Purple” Strikes An Odd Tone
The Color Purple (2023) had been on my to-do list for a long time.
“Argylle” Is Action Vomit Spilled On Screen
What a colorful piece of shit.
“The Apartment” Unlocks Romantic Comedy Genius
So yes, 64 years later, The Apartment (1960) holds up, and then some.
“Blink Twice” Trailer Reaction
“When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. […]
“Killers Of The Flower Moon” Stitches Its Enjoyment To Its Storytelling Method
We are late to the party with Killers Of The Flower Moon (2023). But the FBI was late addressing what was happening to the Osage people, so we beg your pardon.
Today I Learned “Almost Famous” Is Beloved By Many
When I posted that I watched Almost Famous (2000), I had more than a few coworkers and friends reach out to me saying that it was one of, if not their favorite movies. Someone even called it the perfect movie.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” Trailer Reaction
Since Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) is happening and there is no stopping, we must take a look at this new movie through its own lens, with as-objective-a-lens as possible. The trailer is out, so fuck it, let’s dive in.
Scene Appreciation: Kronk & “The Emperor’s New Groove”
This post is perhaps not a scene appreciation, but a character appreciation.
“Hit Man” Trailer Reaction
Glen Powell is having a moment.
One Ping Only | “The Hunt For Red October”
“In November 1984, the Soviet Union’s best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is […]
“Road House” Reboot Forgets What Made The Original A Classic
Swayze’s Road House has one major trait on its side that Gyllenhaal’s does not. There are no throats being ripped out in this reboot. Nothing of the sort.
“Joker: Folie à Deux” Trailer Reaction
The trailer for “Joker: Folie à Deux” (2024) was released, revealing a sequel to the successful 2019 film and a musical featuring Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn. Directed by Todd Phillips, it explores love and reality in Fleck’s twisted world. The visual storytelling promises a captivating cinematic experience. Set for release on October 4, 2024.
Scene Appreciation: Vesper And Bond Trade Verbal Blows In “Casino Royale”
You want to know how to make me fall in love with a movie character?
“MaXXXine” Trailer Reaction
MaXXXine (2024) is Ti West reuniting with Mia Goth for a third time, and this time the writer/director is bringing bloody villainy to 1980s Hollywood.
Stanko's Stance 