In addition to being funny and horror done right, Barbarian is extremely smart. Where most horror movies like to put monsters on full display, this film is more interested in exploring where those monsters come from.
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Whether it’s a packed theatre or an overly-giggly sleepover, Orphan: First Kill is far too much fun to experience alone, and seems like a waste to watch at home, as the movie is filled with moments that beg to be seen with a rowdy group. While it still may be months away from the autumn season, this is a great film to snuggle up at home and put on Paramount+.
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Fresh off directing one of the biggest blockbusters in history, Anthony and Joe Russo team up with Netflix, Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans for the streamer’s most expensive attempt at a franchise hopeful to date.
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The Black Phone leaves a lot to be desired and it is good to see director Scott Derrickson back in his horror element, trying to craft something that haunt us long after we have left the theatre. But with a muddled script and uneven performances, this is a middle of the road horror film that could’ve been so much more but ends up being fine in the most disappointing fashion.
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Featuring 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.
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There 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.
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Following 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’.
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Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ hits theaters worldwide this Friday, having spent over a year on millions of most-anticipated releases list. How does this ninth Batman solo film keep it fresh and stand up to its other Caped-Crusader competitors, as well as a vocal minority of harshly-skeptical Bat-fans?
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‘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.
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After spending years in development purgatory, the live-action adaptation of Naughty Dog’s beloved video game series has finally made its way to the silver screen. Unfortunately, this underwhelming adaptation won’t have much sway with fans or the uninitiated.
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The 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.
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To 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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In representing a school shooting, actress/singer Megan Park’s directorial debut, ‘The Fallout’ makes the admirable decisions in dealing with the subject. However, while great performances elevate The Fallout, its facile and superficial plot falters the movie from being anything more than a semi-decent actors’ showcase.
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Due to director Joel Coen’s unrivalled understanding of the genre and Washington & McDormand’s powerful and grounded performances, ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ manages to mostly overcome this by offering an extremely cohesive and comprehensible take on the iconic story. The Tragedy of Macbeth expertly blends old with new to create one of the most exciting and accessible Shakespeare adaptations to date.
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Don’t Look Up is largely, a disappointment. All the ingredients for a great film are there: an original, intriguing premise, plenty of incredibly talented actors, an acclaimed director/writer, and a story that feels extremely relevant in our current society. But sadly, the film is thrown together in such a rushed and careless way that it becomes mostly uninteresting and forgettable
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With her directorial debut, ‘Bruised’ is new ground for Berry, even as she also stars in the lead role of Jackie Justice. Jackie is a woman who once fought in the UFC, and is now an aging train wreck of a human being. She lives with her equally washed-up manager and boyfriend Desi (Adan Canto), as they wallow in failure and alcoholism.
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Before international stardom, Venus and Serena Williams were two girls from Compton, California, starting out on their road to greatness. The road in question, meticulously planned by their father and coach Richard Williams, is exactly what we see in Reinaldo Marcus Green’s latest sports biopic turned family drama, ‘King Richard’.
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Spencer is precisely the kind of film that the Academy goes crazy for: a period piece that focuses on a real, iconic historical figure; a commanding lead performance in said role; and its lush production design, with costumes and locations that brilliantly evoke the time period in which it is set. But often - as is the case with other past Academy darlings - the film is a tedious chore. Spencer is, sadly, no exception to the rule.
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Even those not familiar with Hebert’s classic work, will not be blinded to the fact that ‘Dune’ is easily one of the best films of the year so far. Brought to you by visionary Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, this epic story is brought to life on such an incomprehensibly grand scale, it becomes completely mesmerizing.
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