A bad August horror film? Now I’ve seen it all! “The Invitation” stars Nathalie Emmanuel as a young American woman who discovers she has distant family in England, only upon arriving realize they have a sinister secret. Jessica M. Thompson directs and co-writes, as Thomas Doherty, Stephanie Corneliussen, Alana Boden, Courtney Taylor, Hugh Skinner, and… Continue reading ‘The Invitation’ Review: Feel Free to Kindly Decline
When the title is the best part thing about your film, you’re in trouble. “They/Them” is the directorial debut of screenwriter John Logan, and follows a group of teens who attend a gay conversion camp (run by Kevin Bacon), only to be stalked by a masked killer. Jason Blum produces through his Blumhouse banner. When… Continue reading ‘They/Them’ Review: A Slasher Low on Scares, High on Snores
It’s rare, but sometimes a trailer depicts a film for exactly what it is. “Bullet Train” is based off the Japanese novel of the same name, and stars Brad Pitt as an unlucky American assassin who gets caught up in a conspiracy aboard a moving Shinkansen (or, “bullet train”). Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree… Continue reading ‘Bullet Train’ Review: All Aboard for a Bloody (Mostly) Good Time
When you begin your directorial career with what will likely be the best film you ever make, I guess there’s nowhere to go but down. “Nope” is the third film from director Jordan Peele, and follows two siblings (Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer) who begin to suspect their ranch has been visited by a UFO.… Continue reading ‘Nope’ Review: The Film’s Title Says It All
Several years ago, OJ Simpson wrote a book about the murder of his ex-wife Nicole titled “If I Did It.” On an unrelated note, the author of “Where the Crawdads Sing,” a book about an author who is accused of murder, is herself wanted in connection to an unsolved murder. Anyways. “Where the Crawdads Sing”… Continue reading ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Review: An Underwhelming Book-to-Film Adaptation? Now I’ve Seen it All
Between this, “21 Bridges,” “Extraction,” and “Cherry,” the Russo brothers are trying to complete their own Infinity Gauntlet of solo projects starring MCU vets. “The Gray Man” stars Ryan Gosling as a covert hitman who must locate a missing drive and save a young girl from a crazed government agent (Chris Evans). Ana de Armas,… Continue reading ‘The Gray Man’ Review: Way More Generic Than It Should Be
They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, but surely if anyone can buck that trend it’s the God of Thunder… right? “Thor: Love and Thunder” is the fourth film of the “Thor” franchise and the 29th in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (fatigued yet?). Chris Hemsworth reprises the titular role, alongside Christian Bale, Tessa… Continue reading ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A Thunderous Disappointment
Well, at least Ethan Hawke seemed to have fun… “The Black Phone” follows a young boy (Mason Thames) who is kidnapped by a serial killer (Ethan Hawke) and must find a way to escape. Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and James Ransone also star, while Scott Derrickson directs and co-writes. I’m not the biggest fan of… Continue reading ‘The Black Phone’ Review: Let It Go to Voicemail
Well, at least this franchise is finally extinct! “Jurassic World Dominion” is the conclusion of the “Jurassic World” trilogy and sixth film of the “Jurassic Park” franchise. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard reprise their roles from the last two films, while Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill return from the original trilogy. Colin… Continue reading ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Review: Ultimately a Waste of Actors’ Talents and Audience’s Time
Gotta love a wholesome little film about a pair of suicidal buddies! “On the Count of Three” is the directorial debut of Jerrod Carmichael, who stars alongside Christopher Abbott as two depressed friends who agree to kill each other at the end of the day. Tiffany Haddish, J. B. Smoove, Lavell Crawford, and Henry Winkler… Continue reading ‘On the Count of Three’ Review: A Dark Comedy That Acts as a Promising Calling Card
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