Rosa Ruth Boesten’s Compassionate Doc Reignites The Power of Artistic Expression
It’s hard to describe what “Master of Light” does so well with images. Director Rosa Ruth Boesten’s portrayal of a struggling artist works best when its subjects say very little. The weight of what was said hangs in the air…
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Too Much of an Emotional Punch
Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia is back for Season 2, which means more teen drama, more questionable parenting moments, and of course, more hair-raising secrets to unravel. When we last left the dysfunctional Miller family, Ginny (Antonia Gentry) and her little…
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Killer Doll Movie Sets the Bar High for 2023
We are only a few days into 2023, and M3GAN may be my favorite film of the year. You’ve got a lot to live up to, 2023! If you’ve seen the trailers for M3GAN, you pretty much know the story.…
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Candy Land | Film Threat
NOW ON VOD! Sometimes, on very rare occasions, you suddenly realize it’s the film that is watching you, not the other way around. You can feel its hungry eyes staring at you from the darkness, getting ready to feast. It…
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Ryan Reynolds & Will Ferrell’s Christmas Musical Is Surprisingly Irreverent & Entertaining
Will Ferrell is a multi-talented entertainer who loves to sing but too rarely gets the expansive opportunity for it on-screen. (We’ve heard the show-stopping and sincere performance of “Time to Say Goodbye” in “Step Brothers” or the hammy songs in…
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A Solid, Ambitious Horror That Overplays Its Hand
Home Movie Reviews Run Sweetheart Run Review: A Solid, Ambitious Horror That Overplays Its Hand Run Sweetheart Run has a fierceness to its story that has to be admired, and paired with Ella Balinska’s committed performance, it is a must-watch.…
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Transformation in the Face of Change
Over a year after the jaw-dropping season finale, which saw the fall of Tipoca City, The Bad Batch is finally back for its second season, reuniting audiences with Clone Force 99 as they try to make a life for themselves…
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A Lesser But Still Worthy Follow-Up
Back in 2019, we watched as Bryan Cranston spiraled deeper and deeper into a web of lies so twisted, it seemed like the only way out was death. Your Honor Season 1 followed Judge Michael Desiato (Cranston) as he goes…
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‘Black Panther’ Sequel Is Overstuffed & Yet Still Succeeds With Heart, Soul, Grief & Great Stakes
There’s no line in ‘Wakanda Forever,’ the sequel to Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” (2018), as bruising and seething as “Bury me in the ocean with my ancestors that jumped from the ships because they knew death was better than bondage.”…
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Grasshoppers | Film Threat
Brad Bischoff’s subdued drama Grasshoppers leaves a lasting impression, certain images glowing like embers somewhere in the depths of the viewer’s mind long after the credits roll. Simplicity is key: the filmmaker does not rely on stylistic flourishes or scandalous drama to…
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An Only Somewhat Spellbinding Gothic
Image via Pompo Bresciani/AMC When AMC first acquired the late author Anne Rice's back catalog two years ago, it was clear the network had its sights set on resurrecting more stories of a paranormal variety for the small-screen market. The…
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Youth & War Meet In Searing WWI Drama
Home Movie Reviews All Quiet On The Western Front Review: Youth & War Meet In Searing WWI Drama The production design and cinematography add layers of authenticity reserved for only the best war movies, and the costumes genuinely feel lived…
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