“Infinity Pool” Is A Better Think Piece Than Movie
For those who are new to Stanko’s Stance, welcome. Appreciate the YAK fans and support. I am a psycho. I write in a stream of consciousness sort of way, so […]
Russell Crowe Is Having A Blast In “The Pope’s Exorcist”
“Follow Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s leading exorcist, as he investigates the possession of a child and uncovers a conspiracy the Vatican has tried to keep secret.” Director: Julius AveryWriters: Michael […]
“Jade” Doesn’t Deliver The Spice Its Poster Presents
“A bright assistant D.A. investigates a gruesome hatchet murder and hides a clue he found at the crime scene. Under professional threats and an attempt on his life, he goes […]
A Good Spy Thriller Is Timeless: “Three Days Of The Condor”
Three Days Of The Condor (1975) is a damn good spy thriller. It is not in the upper echelon of espionage movies, but neither is it just pure entertainment fodder. Director Sydney Pollack takes the star power of Robert Redford and portrays him as a common man in an uncommon situation. The plot provides twists and turns and Max von Sydow in a supporting role is a perfect amalgamation of an evil Jacques Clouseau.
“Saint Maud” Hands Out Scary Isolation Terror
Saint Maud (2021) is a movie that will fuck you up. Plain and simple.
Lets Put Two Beautiful People In A Movie. Steven Soderbergh’s “Out Of Sight”
“A career bank robber breaks out of jail, and shares a moment of mutual attraction with a U.S. Marshal he has kidnapped.” Director: Steven SoderberghWriters: Elmore Leonard, Scott FrankStaring: George […]
“Barbarian” Is Bonkers. Balls To The Walls Risk-Taking Paying Off
“A woman staying at an Airbnb discovers that the house she has rented is not what it seems.” Director: Zach CreggerWriter: Zach CreggerStaring: Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long, Matthew […]
“Backtrace” Is Yuck.
“The lone surviving thief of a violent bank robbery is sprung from a high security facility and administered an experimental drug.” Director: Brian A. MillerWriter: Mike MaplesStaring: Ryan Guzman, Sylvester […]
It’s Shocking How Many People Are In “Stonehearst Asylum”
“An Oxford graduate takes up a job in a mental asylum, only to discover that the “revolutionary” new treatments are inhumane, and that there is more going on than meets […]
Random Recommendation Alert: “Horror In The High Desert”
“In July 2017, an experienced outdoor enthusiast vanished in Northern Nevada while on an outdoor excursion. After an extensive search, he was never located. On the three-year anniversary of his […]
Ti West Has Indeed Found The Brightest “Pearl” With Mia Goth
“In 1918, a young woman on the brink of madness pursues stardom in a desperate attempt to escape the drudgery, isolation and lovelessness of life on her parents’ farm.” Director: […]
“Scanners” Defines Cult Movies Qualities
“A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called “scanning” to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non scanners.” Director: David CronenbergWriter: […]
“Knock At The Cabin” Is M. Night Shyamalan Doing More Than Most With A Little
“While vacationing, a girl and her parents are taken hostage by armed strangers who demand that the family make a choice to avert the apocalypse.” Director: M. Night ShyamalanWriters: Steve […]
Do Not Watch “Mid-Century”.
“A husband and wife’s weekend in a mid-century modern vacation rental turns deadly when the husband discovers the owner is a psychopath with a backyard of buried secrets and designs […]
“Cocaine Bear” Is Silly, Stupid & Skippable
“An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge on a Georgia forest where a huge black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine.” Director: Elizabeth […]
“Hypnotic” Trailer Reaction
“A detective investigates a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program.” Director: Robert RodriguezWriter: Max Borenstein, Robert RodriguezStaring: Ben Affleck, William Fletcher, Alice BragaRated: RRelease Date: May […]
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