“Death on the Nile” (REVIEW) More Mustache Than Mystery
While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.
“The 355” (REVIEW) A Bland, But Serviceable Venture into the Spy World
When a top-secret weapon falls into mercenary hands, a wild card CIA agent joins forces with three international agents on a lethal mission to retrieve it, while staying a step ahead of a mysterious woman who’s tracking their every move.
“See for Me” (REVIEW) A Serviceable Trip Down the Home-Invasion Highway
A home-invasion thriller with a blind protagonist connected to a new phone app as her only way to survive. An engrossing, nail-biting and entertaining as hell game of cat-and-mouse.
“The King’s Man” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Kingsman / Downton Abbey Crossover Adventure!
In the early years of the 20th century, the Kingsman agency is formed to stand against a cabal plotting a war to wipe out millions.
“Black as Night” & “Bingo Hell” (REVIEW) Welcome to the Blumhouse Returns to Prime Video
“Welcome to the Blumhouse” returns to Prime Video this week for its second year. This film series consists of four anthological horror-thrillers. October 1st brought us the first two, “Black as Night” and “Bingo Hell”. A couple genre flicks that each had their ups and downs, but in the end did deliver some early Halloween season screams.
“American Night” (REVIEW) A Little Wild, A Little Fun, A Little Messy
Art and life collide in this stylish and wildly entertaining neo-noir thriller. When a highly coveted Andy Warhol painting suddenly surfaces, it triggers a chain reaction of danger-filled events for a colorful group of characters.
“Profile” (REVIEW) A Serviceable Mystery Undercut by its Computer Screen Veneer
An undercover British journalist infiltrates the online propaganda channels of the so-called Islamic State, only to be sucked in by her recruiter.
“The Boy from Medellín” (REVIEW) An Interesting but Overly Polished Peek Inside the Life of a Global Star
Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin prepares for his 2019 homecoming concert amid intense political turmoil, in Matthew Heineman’s latest documentary.
“Voyagers” (REVIEW) Compelling Concepts, Not Fully Explored
With the future of the human race at stake, a group of young men and women, bred for intelligence and obedience, embark on an expedition to colonize a distant planet. But when they uncover disturbing secrets about the mission, they defy their training and begin to explore their most primitive natures.
“Cherry” (REVIEW) Holland & Bravo Shine in an Otherwise Messy Flick
The journey of a disenfranchised young man from Ohio who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances.