Whether you’re familiar with the story of Hamlet, or even the original source material, Robert Eggers’ revenge film, The Northman is a film is well worth the price of admission. It’s a wild rollercoaster which delves deep into old Scandinavian lore, no matter how unsettling the implications.
Read MoreDreamworks Animation’s recent work hasn’t been the greatest, and most of their movies were overshadowed by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While Pierre Perifel’s The Bad Guys doesn’t hide its heist-driven inspirations, it still crafts a fun, albeit predictable, adventure for the whole family.
Read MoreThough he has created a divisive landscape amongst cinephiles, Michael Bay creates a narcissistic and at times nihilistic portrayal of the modern world. Which brings us to Ambulance; one of Bay’s finest outings and is his most definitively human stories.
Read MoreThe beloved blue hedgehog returns in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, bringing some colorful new characters along with him. This video game sequel also not only offers far larger stakes for our hero, but provides more fun than the original as well.
Read MoreIf you’re trying to satiate your excitement for the next ‘multiverse’ story from Marvel Studios, you should look into seeing the Daniels’ (Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert) new film, Everything Everywhere All At Once. Michelle Yeoh gives a career-defining performance in the film, which marks also marks the return of child actor Ke Huy Quan in a very satisfying way.
Read MoreAfter numerous delays, Morbius is finally hitting theaters this weekend. Though it’s not nearly as awful as the general consensus would make one believe, this half-baked comic book film could have benefited from more time in the oven.
Read MoreFeaturing an all star cast, and one of the biggest names in comedy, Judd Apatow’s new comedy The Bubble attempts to poke fun at the heartless state of Hollywood blockbusters yet tragically falls victim to the very tropes he’s mocking.
Read MoreThere are few films of the modern era that feel as authentically retro as Ti West’s latest horror flick X. Whether that’s the distinct visuals, crisp sound design, overly enthusiastic performances, or the waves of blood and guts, almost every aspect of X feels as though it’s been pulled directly from the 1970s.
Read MoreThe Lost City has blockbuster comedy written all over it; a simple to follow adventure story, the stars are all names that will draw a crowd, and the setting is scenic and pleasing to the eye. On paper, it should work. In practice, it feels soulless and robotic.
Read MoreBen Affleck plays Vic, a man enjoying early retirement as he enjoys his artistic endeavours, attending never ending parties and his beautiful wife, Melinda, played by Ana de Armas. Audiences quickly discover Vic and Melinda do not have the perfect marriage, only perhaps, perfect for one another. The bigger issue being, this film was far from perfect, and far from deep.
Read MoreOne of the bigger draws at this years’ SXSW, Spin Me Round features Alison Brie leading an all-star comedic cast in a part mystery, part rom-com,, part Italian misadventure. However, by the time the aptly titled Spin me Round stops spinning, audiences aren’t quite sure what movie they just watched.
Read MoreIn The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent, a film that could only star the mythical-acting-unicorn that is Nicolas Cage, we are treated to a buddy comedy that serves as an incredible homage to the forty years of excellence that is the career of Nic Cage. Continue for our full, Non-Spoiler review.
Read MoreYou could not ask for a better fit than writer/director James Morosini’s perverse comedy I Love My Dad and the SXSW festival. It takes bravery to tell this abnormal tale of catfish courtship, but director James Morosini shows no fear in sharing his true story, and the comedy is one of the highlights of the festival this year.
Read MoreOne of the most enjoyable aspects of attending a festival like SXSW, is you often find diamonds in the rough; opportunities given to talented filmmakers waiting to be discovered., especially within the genres of horror or science fiction.. Sissy, is just such a gem.
Read MoreTurning Red is easily one of the most visually appealing and immersive films Pixar has released to date. From the first frame, the visual aesthetic of the film is wholly unique, and there is a creativity and passion from director Domee Shi that is on full display throughout. It’s just a shame that a Pixar entry like Turning Red must be dumped on Disney+, rather than being given a full theatrical release.
Read MoreFollowing the success of previous partnerships such as ‘Free Guy’, director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds team up once again for a refreshing and family friendly entry into the time-travel genre with the low stakes Netflix offering, ‘The Adam Project’.
Read MoreWhen watching Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin directorial debut, ‘Dog’, it gave audiences exactly what was being advertised: a cute and cuddly dog picture for fans of the sub-genre and a predictable and ultimately forgettable comedy-drama about a man and his dog.
Read More‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ is a colossal disappointment. It completely dismisses everything that the franchise has done successfully up to this point, crafting a pointless and underdeveloped narrative that acts purely as a backdrop for brutal violence and shoehorned inclusion of basic, nostalgia-driven character work.
Read MoreThe long-awaited ‘Death on the Nile’, a follow-up to director Kenneth Branagh’s revitalization of ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ has finally arrived in theatres. But this sequel may leave some audience members seasick.
Read MoreTo those who complain that the ‘Jackass’ franchise is nothing but immature jokes and childish hijinks, Jackass Forever is here to say… they’re absolutely right. In the best way possible. There isn’t a moment of the film that takes itself any more seriously than what it is; an insanely juvenile group of friends whose sole intentions are to prank each other until they either give up or the law stops them.
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