One 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 MoreMatt 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?
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 MoreAfter 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.
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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreAfter a decade, the beloved horror franchise ‘Scream’ and the iconic Ghostface have returned to the big screen. Luckily, the wait has proven to be worthwhile, as directors Tyler Gillet and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin in this fifth entry deliver the goods fans have come to know and expect from the series.
Read MoreWhile the visual humor is spot-on, ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformia’ suffers from a massive lack of creativity in its screenplay. Director Derek Drymon’s comedic touch isn’t lost when “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” relies heavily on visual humor to make the audience laugh, but it’s a shame that the movie’s story has been done one too many times.
Read MoreDue 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.
Read MoreGeorge Clooney’s adaptation of J.R. Moehringer’s memoir in ’The Tender Bar’ aims to charm audiences with a talented cast and beloved source material, and hits the bullseye fairly often. While the film may be uneven, it is certainly worth a watch, and deserves more praise than it’s receiving.
Read More‘The Matrix Ressurections’ puts almost every tentpole blockbuster to shame this year. With dazzling cinematography and meticulously-crafted action sequences, Lana Wachowski, flying solo this time, has created a side to the Matrix universe audiences have never witnessed before.
Read MoreDirector Matthew Vaughn’s beloved, irreverent ‘Kingsman’ franchise has returns with the prequel, ‘The King’s Man’, delivering what fans have come to love and expect, while also breaking new ground with a wide array of new, colorful characters.
Read MoreWhether it’s the reliably stunning visuals, the stimulating action, the gorgeous set pieces against the backdrop of New York City, the funny and charming performances, or the incredible amount of heart interwoven into the story, it’s impossible to watch Spider-Man: No Way Home and walk out of it without feeling ready to take on the world.
Read MoreHot off his Oscar win, Guillermo Del Toro is back with a new, expectedly dark and alluring film in the form of ‘Nightmare Alley’. Based on the novel, of the same name, and inspired by the Edmund Goulding 1947 film, del Toro has mustered up a strikingly atmospheric noir that effortlessly transports spectators into the filmmaker’s dark vision.
Read MoreDon’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
Read MoreThere shouldn’t have been skepticism to think Aaron Sorkin’s latest effort, ‘Being the Ricardos’, would be any less entertaining as the rest of his recent filmography. Sorkin silences early skeptics, as his latest effort delivers a crowd-pleasing dramedy with a stellar lead performance by Nicole Kidman.
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