Patricia Clarkson’s Strong Performance Cannot Save This Lackluster, Unskilled Courtroom Drama Biopic
It is hard to make a great biopic, and Lilly was a reminder of that. Sometimes, the performance by one or two strong leads can really ground the film, as was the case with 2023’s mixed-reviewed sports drama Nyad. Even…
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A Colorful Mess That Turns William Shakespeare Into a Pop Musical
Timothy Scott Bogart’s Juliet & Romeo is a colorful reimagining of one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic plays. As the name suggests, this isn’t a one-for-one adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, nor is it a modernized adaptation of the Bard’s…
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Experimental Chinese Drama Spanning Decades Had Me Invested With Its Visual Storytelling
There have been only a few Chinese language drama movies I've seen in recent years, many of which adhere to a similar form of filmmaking. However, there have also been some that have crafted stories in new, intriguing ways, often…
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Vince Vaughn Plays It Too Safe In This True Culinary Story
By now, nearly three decades removed from his breakout success in, “Swingers, ” it shouldn’t be at all difficult to predict what’s on deck for the next Vince Vaughn performance: charming, snarky, and with just the right amount of word…
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Can a Tsunami Save Our Throuple?
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Doctor Odyssey Episode 17. After last week’s dreadfully disappointing episode of Doctor Odyssey, Part 1 of the two-part finale manages to salvage what remains of the series’ best elements just in time…
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Keanu Reeves Gets Brutally Honest on the Physical Toll of ‘John Wick’ in New Documentary
Just a bit over a decade ago, a little indie action film by the name of John Wick was released to the masses. One may think that description is being facetious or sarcastic, but the original John Wick film was…
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I Wish This Comedic Crime Thriller Made Better Use Of Its Stellar Premise
It was apparent right from the start of Sew Torn that its premise was going to be memorable and unique. The story very quickly introduces the idea of choices by showcasing the same character in three different scenarios, her body…
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Broke Review: Weathered Dreams and Wounds
Between this and the very recently released Thunderbolts*, this is shaping up to be quite a fantastic year for actor Wyatt Russell, who had an unfortunately weak year previously. Even though I personally had a lot of fun with Night Swim, it…
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A Star-Studded Episode and a Killer Musical Number Wrap Things Up — for Now
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for the Elsbeth Season 2 finale. Pop a tribute to "Cell Block Tango" into any episode of a TV show, and I'm already inclined to like it a little more. I guess it…
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An Off-Key Return to Formula, And Why Are My Favorite Characters Being So Mean to Each Other?
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 17.After last week's lackluster funeral episode for Bobby Nash (Peter Krause), I was feeling particularly wary about where the last two episodes of Season 8 of 9-1-1 would go,…
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This Tasty Vince Vaughn Dramedy Eventually Won Me Over Thanks To Its Big Heart
After spending a few years focused on behind-the-camera work, Vince Vaughn is back on the acting rise, first with Apple TV+'s successful crime comedy Bad Monkey, and now with Netflix's Nonnas. While the former proved to be something of a…
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Vince Vaughn Is No Match for Susan Sarandon and Co. in This Heartwarming Netflix Movie
There was a time when Vince Vaughn was one of the biggest names in Hollywood, starring in blockbuster comedy hits such as Wedding Crashers, Old School, and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. His fast-talking and snarky personality was irresistible, and…
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