Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Violent Night - Review: Action-Oriented Christmas Spirit with a Body Count


Violent Night (2022)

Action-Oriented Christmas Spirit with a Body Count

★★★☆☆

 A welcome, ultra-violent counter-programming to holiday schmaltz that packs a surprising amount of heart.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Sing Sing - Review: The Transformative Power of Hope in the Darkest Places


Sing Sing

The Transformative Power of Hope in the Darkest Places

★★★½☆

A soul-affirming celebration of art that negates cynicism through its sheer authenticity.

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Megalopolis -Review: An Audacious, Unwieldy Middle Finger to Convention


Megalopolis

An Audacious, Unwieldy Middle Finger to Convention

★★★☆☆

A bold artistic reach that unabashedly exceeds its master director's grasp.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

I Saw the TV Glow - Review: A Haunting Directorial Showcase of Repressed Identity


I Saw the TV Glow (2024)

★★★☆☆

A dark, atmospheric coming-of-age story that prioritizes tone over traditional narrative.

Gladiator II - Review: A Worthwhile Spectacle of Sharks, Rhinos, and Revenge



Gladiator II

A Worthwhile Spectacle of Sharks, Rhinos, and Revenge

★★★☆☆

An action-packed follow-up that prioritizes "audacious spectacle" over the dramatic heights of the original.