A Rip-Roaring Horror for B-Movie Lovers
The low-budget creature feature is a beloved subgenre that has only gained momentum over the decades. It arguably reached its cultural peak with Sharknado, when the Syfy channel rebranded itself to focus almost exclusively on such offerings, but in the…
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A Quiet, Harrowing Portrait of Grief and Guilt
We all know that Michael Shannon is a highly talented actor, but with the release of his directorial debut feature film Eric LaRue, we now know that he’s just as skilled behind the camera. This is a sobering, intricately woven drama…
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The Show Will Never Be the Same After This Shocking Turn
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 18. After a quiet couple of weeks, it looks like things are heating up! It's not often that a TV show makes me gasp out loud while watching,…
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This Horror Movie About Grief Had Me Wishing Its Story Was As Strong As Its Characters
This review includes mention of suicide. Grief and trauma seem to be potent themes across many recently-released horror movies, each of them tackling the concept in various ways. This makes The Killgrin 's setup slightly familiar, as it focuses on…
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A Heartfelt and Hilarious Story of Love
Andrew Ahn’s 2025 remake of The Wedding Banquet is a modern romantic comedy that gracefully walks the tightrope between cultural commentary and crowd-pleasing charm. Co-written by Ahn and veteran screenwriter James Schamus (who penned the original 1993 Ang Lee classic),…
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Admit It, Deborah! You’re Having a Panic Attack!
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Hacks Season 4 Episode 4. Last week, in Episode 3 of Hacks' acclaimed Season 4, Ava (Hannah Einbinder) and Deborah (Jean Smart) took their tension and in-fighting back to the Max series'…
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Tom Hardy Netflix Thriller Left Me Bloody Exhausted — in More Ways Than One
After more than four years of whispers, delays, and strike-induced standstills, the highly anticipated Havoc from The Raid mastermind Gareth Evans is finally here — and it’s exactly the kind of brutal brawler you’d expect. Having been in production hell…
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I Waited A Decade For Gareth Evans’ Action Return & This Is What I Get?
Gareth Evans really exploded onto the scene with his 2011 action-thriller The Raid: Redemption, showcasing a remarkable grip on breakneck pacing with stylish action sequences, all of which helped to outshine its fairly straightforward plot. In the years since, Evans…
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Forbidden Desires and Fractured Dreams
Daniel Minahan’s On Swift Horses is a meditative and quietly torrid romantic drama that leans heavily into longing, repression, and the crumbling illusions of post-war Americana. Adapted by Bryce Kass from Shannon Pufahl’s 2019 novel, the film is less about…
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‘Groundhog Day’ Meets ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ in Wickedly Fun Horror Video Game Adaptation
For a video game adaptation, Until Dawn is an odd one to attempt in another medium. In the game, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, the player’s choices dictate where the story goes, who dies, and what horrors will…
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A Disturbingly Delightful Return to Form for Joe Goldberg — With One Final Twist Before the End
After going to Los Angeles, Paris, and then London, Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) is back in New York, and boy, does it feel good. Well... as good as a serial killer who has obsessive stalking tendencies can feel, I guess.…
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I’m Already On Board For An Until Dawn Sequel After Watching This Innovative Time-Loop Horror
You don't need to have played the video game to see the Easter eggs in every shot of the new slasher Until Dawn. In the age of stellar video game adaptations, Until Dawn enters a crowded market, but it handles…
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