“The Bride!” offers a unique take on the Frankenstein mythos, featuring Jessie Buckley as the titular character revived by a scientist in 1930s Chicago. While visually appealing and ambitious, the film struggles with its narrative coherence and leaves several threads unresolved, resulting in mixed results.
It’s like they say in “The Dark Knight:” you either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the sort of film your franchise set out to make fun of. “Scream 7” is the seventh installment of the 30-year-old slasher franchise, and follows a new Ghostface killer targeting the family of Sidney… Continue reading ‘Scream 7’ Review: Some Fun, but Many Missed Opportunities
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” serves as a sequel to the acclaimed “28 Years Later.” This installment shifts focus from zombies to the nature of evil within humanity. With standout performances from Jack O’Connell and Ralph Fiennes, the film offers intense sequences and a fresh take on the Rage Virus lore, continuing the franchise’s unpredictability.
Looks like I will once again be spearheading the campaign to give the former Nickelodeon child star an Oscar. “Wicked: For Good” is the sequel to last year’s “Wicked,” and serves as the adaptation of the Broadway play’s second act. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reprise their roles as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda… Continue reading ‘Wicked: For Good’ Review: More of a Political Thriller Than a Bubbly Musical (and That’s for the Better)
Well that sure was… something! “Die My Love” follows a new mother (Jennifer Lawrence) who seems to slowly slip into madness alongside her husband (Robert Pattinson) in their isolated Montana home. Nick Nolte, Lakeith Stanfield, and Sissy Spacek also star, while Lynne Ramsay directs. 2025 has been a pretty darn good year for movies but it… Continue reading ‘Die My Love’ Review: A Deranged Glimpse into Parenthood
At this point, I’d be concerned if Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone made a film together that *wasn’t* unhinged. “Bugonia” is a remake of the 2003 film “Save the Green Planet!,” and follows two conspiracy theorists (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) that kidnap a pharmaceutics CEO (Emma Stone), convinced that she is an alien planning… Continue reading ‘Bugonia’ Review: An Uncomfortable, Thrilling, and Funny Sign of the Times
This film is going to do numbers in high school history classes for years to come. “Nuremberg” is based on the infamous trials of the same name, which tried the Nazi high command following World War II. It follows a military psychiatrist (Rami Malek) who is tasked with determining the competence of German officials, including… Continue reading ‘Nuremberg’ Review: An Effective, If Not Uneven, Historical Drama
Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” featuring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, reimagines Mary Shelley’s classic with a visually stunning narrative rich in detail. While it has a few pacing issues, the film showcases emotional performances, particularly Elordi’s duality as the Creature. Though not del Toro’s best, it promises engaging revisits.
In “One Battle After Another,” director Paul Thomas Anderson delivers a unique take on action with a strong cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, showcasing humor amidst serious themes. With a hefty budget, the film impresses with its engaging score, fluid action sequences, and well-developed performances, despite uneven tone in certain aspects.
The sports horror film “Him” explores a football prospect’s experience training with an eight-time champion quarterback, facing both personal challenges and strange occurrences. While Marlon Wayans delivers a charismatic performance, the film struggles with depth and fails to fully develop its themes. Despite engaging visuals, it ultimately disappoints with its shallow storytelling.
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