A non-spoiler recap of the season two premiere of “The Mandalorian”.
“Come Play” (REVIEW) An Endearing Tale of Horror and Friendship!
Desperate for a friend, Oliver seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses Oliver’s devices against him to break into our world, Oliver’s parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.
“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” (REVIEW) A Serviceable Return for the King of Cringe Comedy!
Follow-up film to the 2006 comedy centering on the real-life adventures of a fictional Kazakh television journalist named Borat. [Prime Video]
“The Witches” (REVIEW) An Odd Blend of Elements Equal Another Remake that Misses the Mark!
Based on Roald Dahl’s 1983 classic book ‘The Witches’, the story tells the scary, funny and imaginative tale of a seven year old boy who has a run in with some real life witches! [HBO Max]
“On the Rocks” (REVIEW) Jones & Murray Equal a Charming Adventure Filled with Drama and Laughs!
A young mother reconnects with her larger-than-life playboy father on an adventure through New York.
“Rebecca” (REVIEW) Stylish, Atmospheric & Surprisingly Flat
A young newlywed arrives at her husband’s imposing family estate on a windswept English coast and finds herself battling the shadow of his first wife, Rebecca, whose legacy lives on in the house long after her death.
Evil Eye & Nocturne (Welcome to the Blumhouse) A Double-Feature Review!
A double-feature review of EVIL EYE & NOCTURNE from “Welcome to the Blumhouse” coming to Prime Video October 13th!
Download Your Free Pass to a WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE Drive-In Double Feature of EVIL EYE & NOCTURNE from Amazon Studios on October 13th!
Black Box & The Lie (Welcome to the Blumhouse) A Double-Feature Review!
A double-feature review of BLACK BOX & THE LIE from “Welcome to the Blumhouse” coming to Prime Video […]
After an au pair’s tragic death, Henry hires a young American nanny to care for his orphaned niece and nephew who reside at Bly Manor with the chef Owen, groundskeeper Jamie and housekeeper, Mrs. Grose.
Download Your Free Pass to a WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE Drive-In Double Feature of BLACK BOX & THE LIE from Amazon Studios October 6th!
“The Glorias” (REVIEW) An Artistic Celebration of Steinem’s Life!
My review of THE GLORIAS starring Juliane Moore and Alicia Vikander from director Julie Taymor. THE GLORIAS is […]
“Kajillionaire” (REVIEW) A Quirky Tale of Inner Growth!
A young woman finds her life changing when her small criminal family invites an outsider into their schemes.
“Ava” (REVIEW) A Familiar But Enjoyable Ride in the World of Assassins!
Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organization, traveling the globe specializing in high profile hits. When a job goes dangerously wrong she is forced to fight for her own survival [Vertical Entertainment].
“Antebellum” (SPOILER REVIEW) An Interesting Film at the Very Least!
Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late [Lionsgate].
“Enola Holmes” (REVIEW) Millie Bobby Brown Leads This Charming Adventure!
When Enola Holmes-Sherlock’s teen sister-discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord [Netflix].
“Warrior” Season 2 (REVIEW) Non Spoiler
A review of WARRIOR Season 2 coming to Cinemax on October 2nd! #Warrior #WarriorMAX
“Antebellum” – Behind the Scenes
ANTEBELLUM is a terrifying new thriller from the producer of the acclaimed films GET OUT and US, and groundbreaking directors Gerard Bush and Christoper Renz (Bush+Renz) – an exciting new voice in filmmaking [Lionsgate].
“The Devil All the Time” (REVIEW) Does a Fantastic Cast Equal a Fantastic Film?
My review of THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME coming to Netflix on the 16th!
“Alone” (REVIEW) A Suspenseful Thriller from Fantasia 2020!
A recently widowed traveler is kidnapped by a cold blooded killer, only to escape into the wilderness where she is forced to battle against the elements as her pursuer closes in on her. [Magnet Releasing]
“Rogue” (REVIEW) A Surprisingly Entertaining Action Romp!
O’Hara is a mercenary leading a squad of soldiers on a mission to rescue hostages in remote part of Africa. But when the mission goes wrong and the team is stranded they will be forced to survive against the local rebels and blood thirsty lions.
Fantasia Fest 2020 Recaps Reviews of Crazy Samurai Musashi, Climate of the Hunter and Free Country.
Columnist and author Femke is flooded with anonymous nasty messages and death threats on social media. One day she has enough and decides to take revenge.
“Bill & Ted Face the Music (REVIEW) 29 Years was Certainly Worth the Wait!
Once told they’d save the universe during a time-traveling adventure, 2 would-be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfill their destiny.
“Spree” (REVIEW) Keery Delivers All the Needed Creep for this Thriller!
Thirsty for a following, Kurt Kunkle is a ride-share driver who has figured out a deadly plan to go viral.
Quick Takes – Unhinged (REVIEW) Crowe Delivers the Perfect Amount of Crazy!
After a confrontation with an unstable man at an intersection, a woman becomes the target of his rage.
Quick Take Reviews – THE PREY & TESLA
A couple quick movie reviews for, TESLA starring Ethan Hawke, and THE PREY from director Jimmy Henderson.
“Words on Bathroom Walls” (REVIEW) An Appealing Blend of Heart and Optimism!
Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition [Roadside Attractions].
A comic book creator, his wife, and a few friends that set out on a road-trip to New York Comic Con. But this is a horror movie, so of course things won’t go as planned. As they hit the open road people start getting killed and it soon becomes clear there is a crazed fan stalking them and recreating the killings from his comic.
“Train to Busan: Peninsula” (REVIEW) A Capable Sequel!
A small group is sent into the wasteland of the Peninsula to retrieve a truck believed to be filled with money.
“Project Power” (REVIEW) A Serviceable Blend of Action, Humor & Visual Flair!
On the streets of New Orleans, word begins to spread about a mysterious new pill that unlocks superpowers unique to each user. The catch: You don’t know what will happen until you take it. When the pill escalates crime within the city to dangerous levels, a local cop teams with a teenage dealer and a former soldier to fight power with power and risk taking the pill in order to track down and stop the group who created it.
“Sputnik” (Review) A Capable Blend of Sci-Fi and Horror!
In a secluded government facility, under the vigilant watch of armed guards, a psychologist must cure the astronaut’s amnesia and unravel the mystery. In the process, she learns that Orbit-4 may have carried back an alien parasite that threatens to consume them all.
“Project Power” – Behind the Scenes
When a pill that gives its users unpredictable superpowers for five minutes hits the streets of New Orleans, a teenage dealer and a local cop must team with an ex-soldier to take down the group responsible for its creation [Netflix].
A young woman goes searching for answers after her friend mysteriously vanishes in Whitehall, NY, an Adirondack town known for its Bigfoot sightings.
An immigrant worker at a pickle factory is accidentally preserved for 100 years and wakes up in modern day Brooklyn.
Studying the effects of climate change off the coast of Mozambique, a marine biologist and her team confront three genetically enhanced bull sharks.
“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.