A Bold, Ambitious Dream of Utopia
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis dives into a reimagined 21st-century New York City, now transformed into “New Rome,” where lofty dreams clash with political ambition. Led by Adam Driver as visionary architect Cesar Catilina and Giancarlo Esposito as Mayor Franklyn Cicero,…
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A Touch of Wit and Wisdom
Megan Park’s My Old Ass is a refreshing, if somewhat melancholic, exploration of youth, identity, and the slippery nature of time. The film offers a unique blend of science fiction, comedy, and drama, following Elliott, a quirky and sometimes impulsive…
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A Disturbing Descent into the Nature of Belief
In Heretic, co-writers and directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods craft a psychological horror that delves deep into religious devotion, manipulation, and the disturbing allure of control. Anchored by a chilling performance from Hugh Grant and strong, dynamic portrayals by…
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Why Gladiator 2 Is the Epic Sequel We Didn’t Know We Needed
Gladiator 2 takes us back to Rome, where battles are fiercer, emotions run deeper, and power struggles hit even harder. Following the vengeful journey of Lucius, Ridley Scott’s sequel captures all the grandeur and grit of the original Gladiator with…
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It’s Mostly A Lump Of Coal
Red One, directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan, ambitiously attempts to blend Christmas magic with an action-adventure framework. With a high-profile cast featuring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J.K. Simmons, the film promises plenty of…
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day Review
Considering the struggles the franchise has faced since 1991, Terminator 2: Judgment Day might just be the most impressive sequel in movie history. Where subsequent Terminator movies messed up timelines, killed off iconic characters, and spectacularly frittered away the series'…
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WICKED IMAX Review: Believe The Hype!
It’s only over the last couple of years that I’ve slowly started to get into musical theatre and dipping my toe in and out along this journey of theatrical discovery and after reading rave reviews I found myself compelled to…
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‘Fire Country’ Season 3 Episode 6 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Fire Country Season 3 Episode 6. Things are heating up on Fire Country and I don't mean the calls. Bode (Max Thieriot) is playing with fire in his personal life, too (and…
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‘Outlander’ Season 7 Episode 9 Recap
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Outlander Season 7 Episode 9. Well, sassenachs, it's been over a year, but the Droughtlander has finally ended — and with it, the bittersweet knowledge that we're in the final stretch as…
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Jayro Bustamante Remarkably Blends Magical Realism & Horror In Fantastical Take On A Tragic True Story
Writer and director Jayro Bustamante is an award-winning Guatemalan filmmaker specializing in crafting uniquely interesting films, sometimes blending elements of reality and fantasy together. He's best known for his 2015 debut feature, Ixcanul, which won Best Foreign Language Film at…
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‘Sons’ Review – Prison-Set Psychological Thriller Is Mental Warfare at Its Best
After competing at the Berlinale Film Festival for the Golden Bear, Gustav Möller’s psychological crime thriller, Sons (Vogter in Danish) deserves recognition far beyond the European festival circuit. What may attract North American audiences is that Möller’s debut feature, The…
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This Uneven, Weighty Dramedy Comes a Decade Too Late
The lost soul is a go-to archetype to lead smaller, character-driven narratives. Feeling lost and adrift in the day-to-day, with those passing by always seeming more focused and assured of themselves than our protagonist, is a staple narrative of cinema.…
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