The Netherlands’ Most Infamous True Crime Case Becomes a Searing, Intimate Drama
Even before the true crime zeitgeist reached its arguable peak in the mid-2010s — those days when you couldn't shake a metaphorical stick without hitting either a cleverly-named podcast or a binge-in-one-sitting, cultural watershed Netflix documentary — the genre's popularity…
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These Delicious ‘Mythic Quest’ Leftovers Are Still Just Leftovers
As any fan of large-scale video games can tell you, many games employ literal armies of people and affect the lives of many more. Mythic Quest finds considerable comedy in the quirky interactions of game studio heads, their beautifully eccentric…
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This Mob Drama Fails to Hit the Mark
Barry Levinson’s The Alto Knights promises a gripping look at the power struggle between two of the most influential Mafia bosses of the 1950s, Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. With legendary actor Robert De Niro taking on both roles, expectations…
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A Witty Look at Intrigue
Film Overview: A Modern Twist on Mystery Tyler Perry’s Duplicity kicks off with a smart mix of humor and drama. In this film, high-powered attorney Marley, played by Kat Graham, embarks on a personal mission. Firstly, she must uncover the…
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I’m So Glad Marvel’s Disney+ Revival Is Finally Picking Up Steam as Muse Steps Out of the Shadows
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Episode 6.Despite starting strong, Daredevil: Born Again hit something of a low point with Episode 5. A short yet tedious bank heist did little to inspire confidence in the…
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Can Matt Just Put the Horns Back on Already?
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Episode 5. Thus far, Daredevil: Born Again has primarily focused on Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) trying to change their old ways and become productive…
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A Road Trip Horror With a Supernatural Twist
The phrase “horror hangout movie” gives me pause. That’s how Alex Ullom’s feature debut, It Ends, is described—a horror movie, but not a full-bore, James Wan or Wes Craven horror movie. In subgenre terms, it’s a rambling road-tripper like Jeremy…
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A Visually Striking but Hollow Musical Odyssey
Geremy Jasper’s O’Dessa is an ambitious blend of post-apocalyptic adventure and jukebox musical, a genre mashup that promises an epic, emotionally charged journey. Starring Sadie Sink as the titular heroine, the film follows a young farm girl’s quest across a…
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As Close To Understanding the Method to Andy Kaufman’s Madness As You’ll Get
The comedy world has had its share of innovators over the years, those who break down walls to do something that hasn't been seen before. It's the perfect arena for creativity because, although people might not laugh, they will give…
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The Penguin Lessons Review | Flickreel
At first glance, The Penguin Lessons might seem like Dead Poets Society. Both feature comedic actors demonstrating their dramatic range. Instead of Robin Williams, Steve Coogan is the English teacher assigned to a class of young men. Both also take…
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Death of a Unicorn Review
As far as animal-related accidents go, hitting a deer is traumatic. Hitting a dog is worse. Nothing tops hitting a unicorn, especially if it’s at all vengeful. That’s the setup for Death of a Unicorn, a horror comedy that’s about…
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Titus Welliver Skillfully Anchors a Strong Finale for Our Favorite Modern Detective
We're nearing the finale of one of TV's best police procedurals, Bosch: Legacy. The Bosch series follow-up continues the journey of detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch (Titus Welliver) as he pursues justice in the sunny but ethically shady streets of contemporary…
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