Saturday, February 01, 2025

The One Armed Executioner - Review: A Standard-Bearer of Filipino Exploitation Excellence


 

The One-Armed Executioner (1983)

A Standard-Bearer of Filipino Exploitation Excellence

★★★☆☆

Watched 01 Feb 2025 — A passion-fueled revenge flick that proves limited resources are no match for pure cinematic ingenuity.

Friday, January 31, 2025

Heretic - Review : A Theological Thriller of Passive-Aggressive Nihilism





Heretic

A Theological Thriller of Passive-Aggressive Nihilism

★★★☆☆

An intriguing diversion anchored by a delightfully creepy performance from Hugh Grant.

Monday, January 27, 2025

Ride Lonesome - Review : A Handsome, Lean Saturday Matinee Classic



 

Ride Lonesome (1959)

A Handsome, Lean Saturday Matinee Classic


★★★☆☆

Watched 27 Jan 2025 — A masterclass in minimalist Western filmmaking that turns a low budget into a riveting morality tale.

The Apprentice 2024 - Review: A Razor-Sharp Satire of Greed and Ambition







The Apprentice

A Razor-Sharp Satire of Greed and Ambition

★★★★☆

A powerfully invigorating, thought-provoking ride through the formative years of a polarizing icon.

A Complete Unknown - Review: An Uncompromising Portrait of an Uncompromising Artist




A Complete Unknown

An Uncompromising Portrait of an Uncompromising Artist

★★★½☆

A brilliant, albeit uncomfortable, look at Bob Dylan's tumultuous rise to fame.