Studying the effects of climate change off the coast of Mozambique, a marine biologist and her team confront three genetically enhanced bull sharks.
Category Archive: Genre
“The Tax Collector” (REVIEW) Gritty Potential that was Sadly Unfulfilled
A “tax collector” for a crime lord finds his family’s safety compromised when his boss’ old rival shows up in LA and upends his business.
“She Dies Tomorrow” (REVIEW) An Acquired Taste!
After waking up convinced that she is going to die tomorrow, Amy’s carefully mended life begins to unravel. As her delusions of certain death become contagious to those around her, Amy and her friends’ lives spiral out of control in a tantalizing descent into madness.
“Summerland” (Review) A Delightful Film You Should Add to Your Weekend Watch-List!
Alice is a reclusive writer, resigned to a solitary life on the seaside cliffs of Southern England while World War II rages across the channel. When she opens her front door one day to find she’s to adopt a young London evacuee named Frank, she’s resistant. It’s not long, however, before the two realize they have more in common in their pasts than Alice had assumed. [IFC Films]
Five Mafia families ruled New York with a bloody fist in the 70s and 80s, until a group of federal agents tried the unthinkable: taking them down.
“The Big Ugly” (REVIEW) Do Jones, Perlman, and McDowell Equal a Winner?
Neeyln has always been the loyal enforcer for crime boss Harris back in London. When Harris strikes a deal with an old friend – American oilman Preston – they find themselves in the wild hills of West Virginia. Contracts are signed and the whiskey flows in celebration, but overnight Neelyn’s girlfriend disappears, last seen with Preston’s wayward son Junior.
“Ghosts of War” (REVIEW) An Appealing Blend of Genres!
Five American soldiers assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. This unexpected respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield.
“Fatal Affair” (REVIEW) Can Long & Epps Save a Generic Plot-Line?
Ellie tries to mend her marriage with her husband Marcus after a brief encounter with an old friend, David, only to find that David is more dangerous and unstable than she’d realized.
“The Rental” (REVIEW) You Might Second Guess Your Next Airbnb Trip!
Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light.
“Greyhound” (REVIEW) Hanks Carries this Battle on his Screen Presence Alone!
Early in World War II, an inexperienced U.S. Navy captain must lead an Allied convoy being stalked by Nazi U-boat wolfpacks.
“Love Life” (REVIEW) A Charming Anthology About Love Over on HBO Max!
A review of the new HBO Max Original Series LOVE LIFE starring Anna Kendrick, now streaming.
“JU-ON: Origins” (REVIEW) A Mixed Bag That’s Still Worth a Try!
“JU-ON: Origins” will focus on the true events of which is the inspiring base of the story. Those are the beginning of the “curse” and give a raw look at the chain of terror that befalls all of those who come into contact with the house. [Netflix]
“Relic” (REVIEW) A Creepy Spin on the Haunted House Movie!
When elderly mother Edna inexplicably vanishes, her daughter Kay and granddaughter Sam rush to their family’s decaying country home, finding clues of her increasing dementia scattered around the house in her absence. .
“Unsolved Mysteries” (REVIEW) Netflix Brings Back a Classic!
The iconic series UNSOLVED MYSTERIES is back! Fusing signature elements from the
original series with contemporary immersive, character-driven storytelling, the 12 new
episodes are rooted in the experiences of ordinary people who have lived the unthinkable — from the trauma of a loved one’s unexplained disappearance or horrific death, to the shock of a bizarre paranormal encounter.
“Force of Nature” (REVIEW) A Wild Ride!
A group of thieves plan a heist during a hurricane and encounter trouble when a couple cops try to force everyone in the building to evacuate.
Quick Takes – 7500 | Wasp Network | Shirley | You Should Have Left
Quick-take movie reviews for “SHIRLEY”, “7500”, “WASP NETWORK” and “YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT”
A former banker, his actress wife, and their spirited daughter book a vacation at an isolated modern home in the Welsh countryside where nothing is quite as it seems.
“Artemis Fowl” (REVIEW) A Mixed Bag of Serviceable Fun!
Artemis Fowl, a young criminal prodigy, hunts down a secret society of fairies to find his missing father.
“Da 5 Bloods” (Review) A Spike Lee Masterpiece!
Four African American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide.
“The King of Staten Island” (REVIEW) Davidson Delivers the Emotional Intrigue!
Scott has been a case of arrested development since his firefighter dad died. He spends his days smoking weed and dreaming of being a tattoo artist until events force him to grapple with his grief and take his first steps forward in life.
“Darkness Falls” (REVIEW) Not as Dark as its Title May Suggest
After his wife’s suicide, Detective Jeff Anderson (Shawn Ashmore) becomes convinced that she has in fact been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, Anderson finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers. He’ll have to break all the rules to stop them from killing other women. [Vertical Entertainment]
“The Last Days of American Crime” (REVIEW) A Stylistic Mess!
In the not-too-distant future, as a final response to terrorism and crime, the U.S. government plans to broadcast a signal making it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit unlawful acts.
“Seberg” (Review) A Fascinating Story Unfulfilled!
Inspired by real events in the life of French New Wave icon Jean Seberg. In the late 1960s, Hoover’s FBI targeted her because of her political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal.
“Becky” (Review) A Delightfully Violent Ride!
Spunky and rebellious, Becky is brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father Jeff in an effort to try to reconnect. The trip immediately takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick, suddenly invade the lake house.
In the twilight of the 1950s, on one fateful night in New Mexico, young switchboard operator Fay and charismatic radio DJ Everett discover a strange audio frequency that could change their small town and the future forever.
Watch the “SPACE FORCE” Trivia Challenge Featuring the All-Star Cast!
A decorated pilot with dreams of running the Air Force, four-star general Mark R. Naird (Steve Carell) is thrown for a loop when he finds himself tapped to lead the newly formed sixth branch of the US Armed Forces: Space Force. Skeptical but dedicated, Mark uproots his family and moves to a remote base in Colorado where he and a colorful team of scientists and “Spacemen” are tasked by the White House with getting American boots on the moon (again) in a hurry and achieving total space dominance.
“Capone” (REVIEW) Hardy Shines in a Film that Sadly Doesn’t!
Al Capone, after 10 years in prison, starts suffering from dementia and comes to be haunted by his violent past.
“The Last Dance” (REVIEW) A Trip Down Memory Lane!
In the fall of 1997, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls began their quest to win a sixth NBA title in eight years. But despite all Jordan had achieved since his sensational debut 13 years earlier, “The Last Dance,” as coach Phil Jackson called it, would be shadowed by tension with the club’s front office and the overwhelming sense that this was the last time the world would ever see the greatest player of all time, and his extraordinary teammates, in full flight.
“The High Note” (Review) A Complete Musical Package Wrapped in Charm!
The story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights, and Maggie, her overworked personal assistant. While stuck running errands, Maggie still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer.
“The Wretched” (REVIEW) A Fun Horror Romp!
A rebellious teenage boy embarks on a gutsy crusade to stop the terrifying evil he suspects has possessed his neighbor in this bone-chilling occult thriller.
“Body Cam” (REVIEW) It’s Dark, It’s Sinister, But is it Thrilling?
When a routine traffic stop results in the unexplained, grisly death of her colleague, a cop realizes footage of the incident will play for her eyes only. As the attacks mount, she races to understand the supernatural force behind them.
New Trailer & Poster for Christopher Nolan’s “TENET”
Nolan wrote and directed the film, utilizing a mixture of IMAX® and 70mm film to bring the story to the screen. “Tenet” was filmed on location across seven countries.
New Trailer for “THE OLD GUARD” Starring Charlize Theron Coming to Netflix this July!
Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries.
“The Lovebirds” (REVIEW) Rae & Nanjiani Team Up for Effective Humor!
A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when
they are unintentionally embroiled in a bizarre crime. As their journey to clear their names
takes them from one extreme – and hilarious – circumstance to the next, they must figure out
how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.
“A Good Day to Die Hard” (2013) Throwback Movie Review
John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative working undercover, causing the father and son to team up against underworld forces.
Official Trailer & High-Res Stills from Christopher Nolan’s “TENET” Coming Soon!
Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” is an action epic evolving from the world of international espionage.
Trailer, Stills & One Sheet for “SURVIVE THE NIGHT” Starring Bruce Willis!
A disgraced doctor and his family are held hostage at their home by criminals on the run, when a robbery-gone-awry requires them to seek immediate medical attention.
Four African-American Vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen Squad Leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide.
“SCOOB!” (REVIEW) A Mixed Bag of Scooby Snacks!
Scooby and the gang face their biggest, most challenging mystery ever: a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone imagined.
After his wife’s suicide, Detective Jeff Anderson becomes convinced that she has in fact been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, Anderson finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers. He’ll have to break all the rules to stop them from killing other women.
Beanie Feldstein stars in this irreverent comedy about Johanna – a girl on the cusp of womanhood desperate to reinvent herself as a rock music critic. Based on the bestselling book.
When a routine traffic stop results in the unexplained, grisly death of her colleague, a cop (Mary J. Blige) realizes footage of the incident will play for her eyes only. As the attacks mount, she races to understand the supernatural force behind them.
“Live Free of Die Hard” (2007) Throwback Movie Review
John McClane and a young hacker join forces to take down master cyber-terrorist Thomas Gabriel in Washington D.C.
“SCOOB!” – A Behind the Scenes Look
The first full-length animated Scooby-Doo adventure for the big screen is the never-before told stories of Scooby-Doo’s origins and the greatest mystery in the career of Mystery Inc. “SCOOB!” reveals how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined with young detectives Fred, Velma and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc.
First Look at “UNHINGED” Starring Russell Crowe!
Rachel is running late to work when she has an altercation at a traffic light with a stranger whose life has left him feeling powerless and invisible. Soon, Rachel finds herself and everyone she loves the target of a man who decides to make one last mark upon the world by teaching her a series of deadly lessons.
“Die Hard with a Vengeance” (1995) Throwback Movie Review
John McClane and a Harlem store owner are targeted by German terrorist Simon Gruber in New York City, where he plans to rob the Federal Reserve Building.
“All Day and a Night” (REVIEW) Dramatic But Not Gripping
A young man who committed a homicide deals with the repercussions of his action.