A spicy corner of the web where movie critiques, music rants, and sharp takes collide.
As I settled in to watch, I hoped for something that would set itself apart from other action flicks. It turns out, my hopes were not just met but exceeded; this film is a delightful ride that cleverly balances tension, humor, and heartfelt moments.
Dominique—the film that initially felt like it was going to be a bit of a struggle, but ultimately delivered a surprising punch. Directed by a team eager to deliver a compelling story, this film stars Oksana Orlan as the intriguingly complex assassin.
I recently sat down to watch Mary, the 2024 epic biblical film directed by D. J. Caruso and penned by Timothy Michael Hayes. Featuring the likes of Noa Cohen, who takes on the titular role, and Anthony Hopkins as the ever-manic Herod, I was intrigued by the premise.
"Wake Up," directed by the trio of François Simard, Anouk Whissell, and Yoann-Karl Whissell, attempts to cram slasher horror, a dash of social commentary, and the spirit of eco-activism into a single flat-pack of mediocrity.
As a legal thriller directed by the legendary Clint Eastwood, Juror No. 2 initially led me to expect a familiar courtroom drama. However, I quickly realized that this film goes far beyond surface-level legal proceedings—it dives deep into gripping moral dilemmas that keep viewers questioning the essence of right and wrong.
"Absolution," directed by a vision that eludes me, features the formidable Liam Neeson alongside a cast that includes Frankie Shaw, Ron Perlman, and Daniel Diemer. It attempts to take us on an emotional journey of an aging gangster trying to reconnect with his children while the criminal underworld supposedly seeks to thwart his efforts.
In a landscape rich with horror and psychological thrillers, I felt a pang of disappointment after watching "Longlegs," directed by Osgood Perkins and featuring a talented cast including Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, and Alicia Witt. While I had hoped the film would stand out, it instead floated somewhere in the realm of mediocrity.
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 1988 classic, has finally arrived thirty-six years later. As I sat down to watch it with my six-year-old daughter, I felt a mix of excitement and curiosity about revisiting this quirky universe together.
Where do I even begin with Borderlands, the latest cinematic misadventure directed by Eli Roth? This 2024 science fiction action comedy features a star-studded cast, including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black—three talents I would hope have better things to do.
Directed, written, produced, and edited by Jeremy Saulnier, "Rebel Ridge" emerges as a gripping crime thriller that captures the struggles of a man against an oppressive and corrupt police force. Released exclusively on Netflix on September 6, 2024, the film stars Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond, a former Marine navigating a perilous quest to post bail for his cousin under the shadow of systemic injustice.