Thursday, December 26, 2024

Juror #2 - Review: A Sincere, Dialogue-Heavy Tribute to the Courtroom Classic




Juror #2

A Sincere, Dialogue-Heavy Tribute to the Courtroom Classic

★★★½☆

A dramatic moral dilemma that thrives on top-notch performances despite a minimalist visual tone.

Friday, December 20, 2024

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes -Review: A Handsome, Vintage Mystery with Old-School Charm



 

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)

A Handsome, Vintage Mystery with Old-School Charm

★★★☆☆

Watched 20 Dec 2024 — A cerebral, dialogue-heavy production that feels like a lost gem from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Anora - Review: A Kinetic, Star-Making Triumph for Sean Baker



Anora

A Kinetic, Star-Making Triumph for Sean Baker

★★★★

A visceral runaway train of spontaneity, heart, and legitimate danger.

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.


Release Date December 2, 2022
Rotten Tomatoes 🍅 73% (Fresh)
Letterboxd ★ 3.2 / 5

Official Synopsis

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, they aren’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is in the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

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.