When Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to his drought stricken home town after an absence of over twenty years to attend the funeral of his childhood friend, who allegedly murdered his wife and child before taking his own life, Falk opens up an old wound the decades old, unsolved death of a teenage girl.
2020
The Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) has revealed three additional recipients who will receive honorary awards at the 4th Annual HCA Awards Ceremony. The event will stream virtually on Friday, March 5, 2021.
“Promising Young Woman” – A Behind the Scenes Look!
Take an inside look at the making of PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN featuring cast commentary and behind-the-scenes footage!
“Soul” (REVIEW) A Charming Yet Formulaic Journey of Self Discovery
A middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth [Disney].
“Greenland” (REVIEW) An Adventurous Journey through Guilty Pleasure Theatrics!
A family struggles for survival in the face of a cataclysmic natural disaster [STXfilms].
“Monster Hunter” (REVIEW) A Stale Adventure Set in an Interesting World!
Behind our world, there is another: a world of dangerous and powerful monsters that rule their domain with deadly ferocity. When an unexpected sandstorm transports Captain Artemis and her unit to a new world, the soldiers are shocked to discover that this hostile and unknown environment is home to enormous and terrifying monsters immune to their firepower [Screen Gems].
“Promising Young Woman” (REVIEW) Mulligan Shines in this Simmering Thriller!
Everyone said Cassie was a promising young woman … until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future. But nothing in Cassie’s life is what it appears to be: she’s wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she’s living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs of the past.
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“The Midnight Sky” (REVIEW) Lacking in Depth But Not in Entertainment!
Following a global catastrophe Augustine, lonely scientist in the Arctic, races to send a message that will stop Sully and her fellow astronauts from returning home.
“Songbird” (REVIEW) A Bland Version of the Purge with a Pandemic Twist!
In 2024 a pandemic ravages the world and its cities. Centering on a handful of people as they navigate the obstacles currently hindering society: disease, martial law, quarantine, and vigilantes [STXfilms].
“Ip Man: Kung Fu Master” (REVIEW) A Modest Throwback to the Martial-Arts Flicks of Days Past!
A focus on Ip’s early days before the Communist Revolution in 1949. Ip, portrayed by Dennis To for the third time as the martial artist who famously tutored Bruce Lee, was then a police captain who was framed for the murder of a ruthless but honorable mobster, and targeted for vengeance by his dangerous daughter. Forced to quit the force, Ip soon also has to contend with the arrival of the Japanese army in Guangzhou.
In this 1970s set crime drama, a woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey [Amazon Studios].
1840s England, acclaimed but overlooked fossil hunter Mary Anning and a young woman sent to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship, altering both of their lives forever [NEON].
“What Lies Below” (REVIEW) A Quick Paced Ride of Mystery and Suspense!
A 16 year-old girl returns home from camp and learns that her mother has a new boyfriend, one she intends to marry to, a man whose charm, intelligence and beauty make him look like he’s not human at all [Vertical Entertainment].
“Black Bear” (REVIEW) Plaza Simmers with Intensity in this Gripping Thriller!
At a lake house, a filmmaker plays a calculated game of desire and jealousy in the pursuit of a work of art that blurs the boundaries between autobiography and invention.
Get Your Free Passes to an Advanced Virtual Screening of “HALF BROTHERS” on December 3rd Courtesy of the SilverScreen Analysis, Allied Global Marketing & Focus Features.
“Vanguard” (REVIEW) It’s Like the Fast & Furious on Steroids!
Covert security company Vanguard is the last hope of survival for an accountant after he is targeted by the world’s deadliest mercenary organization [Gravitas Ventures].
“Jiu Jitsu” (REVIEW) Nicolas Cage as a Jiu Jitsu Warrior Fighting Aliens!
Every six years, an ancient order of jiu-jitsu fighters joins forces to battle a vicious race of alien invaders. But when a celebrated war hero goes down in defeat, the fate of the planet and mankind hangs in the balance [Highland Film Group].
“Buddy Games” (REVIEW) Fun in Some Places, Slightly Stale During Others
After six lifelong friends have a five year falling out, Bob aka “The Bobfather”, reunites his pals for the Buddy Games, an insane competition of absurd physical and mental challenges with the chance to win a $150,000 pot. Now all bets are off, as the determined dudes fight, claw, and party for the big bucks [Saban Films].
“Sound of Metal” (REVIEW) Ahmed Delivers a Brilliant Performance in this Riveting Journey of Self Discovery!
During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, itinerant punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience intermittent hearing loss. When a specialist tells him his condition will rapidly worsen, he thinks his music career — and with it his life — is over. His bandmate and girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke) checks the recovering heroin addict into a secluded sober house for the deaf in hopes it will prevent a relapse and help him learn to adapt to his new situation. But after being welcomed into a community that accepts him just as he is, Ruben has to choose between his equilibrium and the drive to reclaim the life he once knew. [Amazon Studios]
“Run” (REVIEW) A Tense Thriller Carried by Emotionally Charged Performances!
They say you can never escape a mother’s love… but for Chloe, that’s not a comfort — it’s a threat. There’s something unnatural, even sinister about the relationship between Chloe and her mom, Diane. Diane has raised her daughter in total isolation, controlling every move she’s made since birth, and there are secrets that Chloe’s only beginning to grasp [Hulu].
“The Nest” (REVIEW) Coon & Law Deliver the Drama!
Life for an entrepreneur and his American family begins to take a twisted turn after moving into an English country manor [IFC Films].
“Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (REVIEW) Enough Holiday Splendor for Two Christmases!
An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever.
“Make Up” (REVIEW) A Creative Twist on the Coming of Age Formula!
A young woman comes to stay with her boyfriend at a remote holiday park in Cornwall, and is pulled into obsession when she suspects he has cheated on her.
“A Christmas Carol” (REVIEW) An Inventive Take on a Classic Tale!
A retelling of the holiday classic that starts with a Victorian performance of the Charles Dickens tale before diving into the imagination of one of the children in the audience, taking the story to a darker fantasy realm.
Check out the New Trailer for “IP MAN: KUNG FU MASTER” Coming Soon from Magnet Releasing!
IP MAN: KUNG FU MASTER harks back to Ip’s early days before the Communist Revolution in 1949. Ip, portrayed by Dennis To for the third time as the martial artist who famously tutored Bruce Lee, was then a police captain who was framed for the murder of a ruthless but honorable mobster, and targeted for vengeance by his dangerous daughter. Forced to quit the force, Ip soon also has to contend with the arrival of the Japanese army in Guangzhou.
“Fatman” (REVIEW) A New Twist on the Tales of Santa Claus!
Santa Claus must contend with a hitman contracted by a disappointed child who receives a lump of coal for Christmas.
A non-spoiler recap of “The Mandalorian” Season 2 Chapter 10: The Passenger.
“Let Him Go” (REVIEW) Lane & Costner Carry this Moody Drama!
Following the loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge and his wife Margaret leave to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas, headed by matriarch Blanche Weboy. When they discover that the Weboys have no intention of letting the child go, George and Margaret are left with no choice but to fight for their family.
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!
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.
“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.
“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].
“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!
“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.