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The Last Blockbuster
Now streaming on Netflix this highly nostalgic documentary covers the rise and fall of an industry and those who refuse to let it die. In the late 1970’s, VCR’s and VHS tapes revolutionized the way people watched movies. However the cost of a single VHS tape was so exorbitantly expensive that most people couldn’t afford…
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League
This movie is an overly long, self indulgent, slog, but it’s also a lot better than the originally released Justice League movie. A little history for those who haven’t been following the Snyder cut saga… Zack Snyder directed Man of Steel and Batman v Superman, and he had a grand plan to complete his superhero…
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The Father
This deeply affecting film features powerful performances and nimble, skillful direction that create an empathetic portrait of memory loss. Roger Ebert once said, “movies are like machines that generate empathy.” That could not be more true of this film. It puts us in the shoes of an aging man, played by Anthony Hopkins, suffering from…
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Rambo 3
If you’re looking for a massive action extravaganza check out this unbelievable epic with incredible stunt work and some widely dated politics. The movie is as ridiculous as its poster.
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The United States Vs. Billie Holiday
This movie is all over the map, but it is anchored by some stunning cinematic flourishes and a truly phenomenal performance by Andra Day. In the 1940’s, the singer Billie Holiday endures drug addiction, abusive men, and a targeted campaign against her by the U.S. government. Andra Day plays Billie Holiday as a defiant woman…
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The Hurricane Heist
What do you get when you combine Die Hard and a natural disaster film? You get this action heist thriller a solid addition to the good bad movie repertoire.
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Moxie
At times ham-handed, at times wonderfully genuine, this coming if are story is a big old feminist anthem that is pretty good. Directed by Amy Poehler, Moxie tells the story of high school junior Vivian, played by Hadley Robinson, who is struggling to find something she’s passionate about. After witnessing the blatant sexism on display…
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Coming 2 America
This is pleasant sequel that tries to do way too many things, but still ends up being a pretty enjoyable comedy. Thirty years after Prince Akeem of Zemunda journeyed to Queens in search of a bride, he’s back, and he has a lot on his plate. He finally takes the throne from his father played…
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Chaos Walking
Charming leads and an intriguing premise can’t save this movie from being a rushed somewhat generic young adult adventure. Todd Hewitt, played by current Spider-man Tom Holland, is a young man who lives in a world where people’s thoughts appear floating above their heads in cgi clouds. They call it the noise. Todd is described…
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gIVE
This low budget psychological independent film employs a good score and some stellar cinematography to explore grief and loss. Shot in and around Eau Claire WI, the story follows a father named Jay, played by Jason Anderson, as he deals with the unexplained disappearance of his daughter. His wife is overcome with grief, and he…
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The Happytime Murders
Oh boy, this was quite a movie. If you ever wanted to see Muppets behaving badly this is going to be your movie. We can’t call it a good movie, but is it a good bad movie worth watching? Check our discussion to find out if it’s your cup of tea.
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Tom and Jerry
After the heavy and emotional Pieces of a Woman, I decided it was time for some lighter fair. It just so happened that Warner Bros. released Tom and Jerry yesterday on HBO Max. I figured there couldn’t be a more to ally opposite movie out there, so I gave it a shot. Honestly it’s a…
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Pieces of a Woman
If you’re looking for a harrowing emotional experience look no further than this Netflix drama. The film stars Vanessa Kirby and Shia LaBeouf as a couple dealing with a deeply traumatic incident that shakes them and their family to their core. Im being somewhat cagey in my description because I experienced this film without knowing…
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Zombeavers
Here’s a movie I never thought I’d talk about again let alone have to debate. It’s Zombeavers, a horror comedy that one of us thought was definitely worth checking out. Hear our debate below or checking us out on Spotify.
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Nomadland
A woman living out of her van travels the country in search of inner peace in this lovely collection of moments anchored by Frances McDormand’s performance. The film opens with two titles explaining that there was a factory town in Empire Nevada. The factory shut down in 2011, and within six months the town was…
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I Care A Lot
Rosamund Pike and Peter Dinklage give great performances in a mediocre that isn’t saying nearly as much as it thinks it is. The movie follows Marla Grayson played by Rosamund Pike. She is a professional care giver and legal guardian to dozens of elderly people. She takes legal guardianship of those with dementia and declining…
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Palm Springs
Propelled by explosive energy and a driving pace this movie takes a little bit of every time loop movie that has come before to create a vibrant romantic comedy. Released on Hulu over the summer this movie follows Nyles and Sarah two wedding guests who get stuck in an infinite time loop and relive the…
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The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
We all know time loop movies. It’s the Groundhog Day formula. A character is stuck in a time loop repeating the same day over and over until they are able to break free. These movies really need to do something special to distinguish themselves. What distinguishes The Map of Tiny Perfect Things now streaming on…
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Anaconda
This was part of my Halloween marathon, but Michael was subjected to this movie as well, and we felt it deserved discussion. Find out what we had to say in this weeks three minute review! https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ihptg-fb0256
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Judas and the Black Messiah
Part thriller, part biopic, and part historical tragedy this enthralling film features two unforgettable performances and incredible story telling that has a lot to say about the world then and now. I think it helps to have a little history before stepping into the movie especially if your only experience with the Black Panthers is…
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The Mystery of DB Cooper
This fascinating documentary covers the greatest unsolved heist in American history and explores the obsession with uncovering Coopers identity. For those unfamiliar with the case, in November 1971, a man who came to be known as DB Cooper hijacked s plane and demanded $2000,000 in ransom. He got his money and jumped out of the…
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Soul
Pixar has crafter a beautiful if completely predictable afterlife adventure that pushes the visuals bounds of animation while adhering to a well trodden formula. The movie follows Joe a middle-aged music teacher with the dreams and skills to be a professional jazz musician. he has lived his life in single-minded pursuit of this goal. One…
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No Holds Barred
We love good bad movies These are movies that are so bad they’re good. They’re movies that are made with enthusiasm but without skill. They are movies that are so misguided that they end up being fun to watch despite their failings. Is this action movie from the 80’s a good bad movie or just…
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Malcolm and Marie
Now streaming on Netflix, this movie is a well acted, beautifully shot disappointment. It has everything going for it except a script and a story. The film stars John David Washington and Zendaya as Malcolm and Marie respectively. Malcolm is a filmmaker who has just premiered his breakout movie. At the premiere he made a…
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One Night in Miami
Four stellar performances, great directing and a thought provoking screenplay turn this stage adaptation into a compelling movie streaming now on Amazon. One Night in Miami is a fictionalized depiction of a real meeting that took place in 1964 between Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown. All four men are in periods…
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One Night in Miami
Four stellar performances, great directing and a thought provoking screenplay turn this stage adaptation into a compelling movie streaming now on Amazon. One Night in Miami is a fictionalized depiction of a real meeting that took place in 1964 between Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown. All four men are in periods…
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Under Siege
For this weeks three minute review we cover the 1992 Die Hard ripoff Under Siege starring the bland as cardboard Steven Seagal in what is his highest rated movie. It didn’t do much for us, but you can hear all our thoughts below. Or you can check out our podcast now on Spotify… https://open.spotify.com/show/4htK4WQycD9s6RZYqtyMU7?si=eW4mkbzERpaiZ27b9yVuGA
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The Little Things
This movie is okay. In fact it’s one of the okay-est movies I’ve seen. Denzel Washington is great as a haunted man. Jared Leto is surprisingly good as an unhinged creeper. The story is gritty and cynical, but it all amounts to an okay night at the movies. The Little Things is a neo-noir crime…
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The Dig
Brand new to Netflix, this film features lovely landscapes, equally lovely performances, and an interesting meditation on death. It’s a film that flirts with being a great movie, but doesn’t quite get there. The Dig is a fictional adaptation of a novel that was inspired by the true story of the 1939 excavation at the…
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Sylvie’s Love
This was an absolutely entrancing film that totally captured my heart with excellent performances, some of the most stunning cinematography of the year, and a simple story of love and loss. The film is a lush romantic melodrama in the classic old Hollywood style that is perfectly updated for the modern age. It takes place…
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Deep Blue Sea
What happens when three genetically engineered super sharks are set loose on a slowly sinking aquatic lab? It turns out not much. Hear all our thoughts in this weeks three minute review.
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Class Action Park
Streaming on HBO Max, this documentary tells the story of a world without rules a world that is wild and fun and resulted in the deaths of five people. The movie is full of unbelievable stories. Memorable anecdotes and an interesting perspective on growing up. Action Park was an amusement park located in New Jersey.…
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Sound of Metal
A deceptively simple story leads to one of the most powerful films of the year. With stunning performances, immersive sound design, and excellent direction this movie is a true piece of art. The film tells the story of Ruben played by Riz Ahmed. He and his girlfriend Lou make up the metal band Blackgammon. They…
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Demolition Man
A big 90’s action film without much action and a lot of world building. Neither of us enjoyed the film very much. We didn’t find much to recommend. Give our three minute review a listen…
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Promising Young Woman
This brilliantly made social commentary features an exquisite cast, excellent filmmaking, and a plot that consistently pulls the rug out from under your expectations. I don’t want to give away anything. This movie is at its most fun when you let it surprise you. I will merely relay the information given in the films own…
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News of the World
The Tom Hanks western is a typical road movie that often rises above its predictable genre and occasionally soars. It is rich with period detail and left me with a real emotional impact. The story follows a Civil War Veteran named Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, played by Tom Hanks. He makes a living traveling from…
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Battleship
For episode two of our podcast, we selected the 2012 action film, Battleship. If you’re looking for a big dumb action movie with lots of explosions, Battleship just might be the movie for you.
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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
A ferocious new film from Netflix boasts stellar performances and a great film adaptation of a play. This is a full throated roar of a movie that bursts with energy and fervor. It is absolutely worth your time and attention. Based on the play by August Wilson, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom follows the eponymous blues…
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Wonder Woman 1984
This movie is like a meal consisting of delicious elements that don’t work well together, like steak and cotton candy. The movie is a bit of a tonal mess. It has an overly complicated plot. It has some uninspired action, but it also has Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, and some truly great moments. All in…
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Reindeer Games
My friend Michael and I have been watching bad movies for years. We’ve decided to share a few of them with you and discuss the highs and lows and let you know if there is anything worth watching in these movies. We recorded our discussion and present it here for you. We keep it brief.…
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Mank
An alcoholic writes a masterpiece while reminiscing about his past in this pastiche/love letter to old Hollywood. It looks great and has all the elements in place, it’s just not that great. The film follows Herman Mankiewicz, played by Gary Oldman, as he is sequestered in a remote desert ranch in order to write a…
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The Queen’s Gambit
A compelling story, exquisite period detail, and a wonderful lead performance make this Netflix series a deeply engaging show anyone can get into. It also might inspire you to add chess set to your Christmas list this year. The Queen’s Gambit is a miniseries released this year on Netflix. It is based on the 1983…
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Jungle Fever
Getting back into Spike Lee’s filmography we return with Jungle Fever. This is a movie with moments of transcendent greatness that falls short in its execution. Spike Lee followed up Mo’ Better Blues with Jungle Fever. Mo’ Better Blues was not a big hit at the box office and received mixed response from critics. Most…
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Happiest Season
This is a movie that is occasionally brilliant, but it adheres too closely to holiday rom com feel good formula to really transcend the genre in the way that it clearly wants to. Happiest Season is a holiday movie that follows Abby and Harper played by Kirsten Stewart and Mackenzie Davis respectively. They are two…
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The Devil All the Time
Streaming on Netflix, this film is punishingly dark. It is a deep dive into the horrors we inflict on one another. It boasts some incredible performances and an aesthetic that seeps under the skin. However, it feels like it’s missing an essential element in its exploration of evil. The film follows a series of loosely…
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Rebecca (2020)
Recently released to Netflix, this adaptation of Rebecca looks fantastic and contains wonderful actors doing their best, but it leaves out the heart, soul, romance, and mystery of the story. Rebecca is based on the novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier. It follows an unnamed protagonist who meets and falls in love…
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The Trial of the Chicago 7
Now streaming on Netflix, this is one of the great courtroom dramas. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, this film is powerful, thought provoking, and wildly entertaining. For those who don’t know about the Chicago 7, here’s a brief history lesson. During the 1968 Democratic National Convention, a series of anti Vietnam War protests turned…
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Psycho (1960)
Ending Halloween month strong with the big one. Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Not the crappy remake. None of the crappy sequels. The original. The great movie. How does it hold up? Doe sit have the thrill it used to? Is it dated? Let’s find out. For those who don’t know, Psycho is a 1960 film directed…
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The Silence of the Lambs
It’s so much fun to watch good movies. This is a very good movie. It’s great as a movie. It’s also a great example of an unsettling and frightening film that lingers long after the credits roll. Released in 1990 and directed by Jonathan Demme, this film follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling, played by Jodie…
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The Babadook
Oh boy, what an absolutely terrifying movie. This one truly rattled me. It’s incredible filmmaking that can eek unease, dread, and terror out of even the most mundane moments. The film can be described in a number of ways all of which would be technically accurate. Amelia, played by Essie Davis, is a single mother…
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Black Christmas (all three versions)
Black Christmas is a 1974 classic slasher film that has been remade twice. These three movies could not be more different. They share a location and a title, and that’s about it. We’re going to compare all three in this old vs new vs… newer. We’ll take them each one at a time then do…
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Sinister
The setup is standard, and there are a few obvious jump scares, but the performances, the cinematography, and the sound design are stellar. It all adds up to a solidly scary movie. Ethan Hawke plays Ellison, a true crime writer who moves his family into a house where an entire family was killed in the…
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John Carpenter’s The Thing
A classic for a reason, this 1980’s horror film boasts some of the best and most gruesome practical effects in cinema. It also has a wonderfully tense atmosphere of mistrust and suspicion that feels oddly prescient. Not to mention an ending that will keep you thinking long after the movie is over. Kurt Russel stars…
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You’re Next
Are you in there mood for insane violence, pitch black comedy, excellent setup and payoff, truly chilly horror and a fantastic heroine? Then You’re Next is the movie for you. Released in 2011, You’re Next is a darkly comic take on the slasher genre. It follows a family that has gathered at a remote estate…
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Midsommar
Who’s ready to feel deeply disturbed and unsettled by an expert filmmaker and a truly fantastic performance from a young actress? Midsommar is a 2019 folk horror film written and directed by Ari Aster. This is only his second feature after the terrifically horrifying Hereditary. This film follows Dani, played by Florence Pugh, a young…
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Hereditary
This is not a fun scary movie. It is a brutally intense tour through some of the ugliest emotional places a family can go. It deals with grief and loss and blame in a very serious family drama that descends into the most horrific realms of terror imaginable. The story concerns the Graham family. Annie’s…
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Splice
Splice is a very engaging and fascinating little update on the Frankenstein story until it isn’t. More than almost any other movie I’ve seen this films ending feels like someone grabbed the wheel and jerked it hard steering the movie onto a different road entirely. The story concerns the genetic experiments being conducted by Clive…
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The Taking of Deborah Logan
For a found footage horror movie, this one isn’t bad. It has some delightful jump scares, some fun use of the format, and a great central performance. If you’re looking for a solid jolt or two, this is a good choice. Full disclosure, I don’t like found footage. I avoid it in most cases. It’s…
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Mandy
I’ve never done acid, but I imagine that this movie is what a bad trip is like. It uses wildly saturated colors, a bonkers Nicholas Cage performance and some deeply disturbing imagery to create a movie unlike any I’ve ever seen. The film the most dreamlike execution I’ve seen in a long time. We sort…
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The Lodge
If you’re looking for a movie to crawl under your skin and lodge itself in the darkest part of your brain, oh boy do I have the film for you. The Lodge is a psychological horror film, that is more interested in building dread than creating scares. There is little that can be said of…
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The Mist
Do you want to feel bad about humanity? Oh boy, do I have the film for you. The Mist is a genuinely scary film that explores humanity’s worst impulses when faced with extreme situations. It is tense, horrific and bleak with great performances and not so great visual effects. The Mist is a 2007 film…
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The Omen (original and Remake)
This is a fascinating original versus remake because the two films share almost identical scripts. The movies are almost word for word the same, yet due to bad direction and poor performances one is completely boring and the other is a thrilling masterpiece. We’re going to start with the original. Released in 1976, The Omen…
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The Shining
Incredible score. Steady camerawork. Jack Nicholson going insane. This movie has it all. The Shining is a legendary film directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1980. The movie has taken on a legend of its own with fans pulling a vast array of hidden meanings from every moment in this movie. However, putting all…
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Day of the Dead (1985)
Truly gruesome special effects, and some genuinely scary moments elevate this zombie film beyond some of its over the top acting and way too 80’s soundtrack. Confession time, I don’t like zombies. I think they’re boring as monsters. I think they’re totally lacking in scare factor. They just lumber around and get shot in the…
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Poltergeist
This is exactly the horror movie I needed right now. It is filled with creepy moments, good jolts of fear, and a real sense of heart and humor. Poltergeist is a great horror film to recommend to people who don’t like horror films. The film opens with an average family. It fills the early scenes…
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The Brood
Good Lord! I think I need to shower after watching this movie. It is not for the faint of heart. This movie is disgusting, violent, and horrifying. It is also riveting and absolutely one of the better horror films I’ve seen. The Brood is a 1979 film written and directed by David Cronenberg. It follows…
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The Evil Dead (1981)
What separates this low budget horror movie about a group of teens trapped in a cabin in the woods fighting off supernatural foes? The wild creative force of a director and his team giving their all. The Evil Dead was shot in 1981 by director Sam Raimi. He and his friends made this feature length…
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The Haunting of Bly Manor Part 3
The series ends after nine episodes in grand fashion. It isn’t as scary as I hoped it would be, but it is an excellent ghost story that carries a huge emotional impact. I have finished the series. It was a nine episode show, and that was perfect for this story. Anymore would have felt superfluous.…
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The Innocents (1961)
This movie freaked me out. I literally still have chills as I write this. It is a deeply chilling story that builds to one of the scariest climaxes I’ve seen. This movie is incredible. Based on Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw, the film follows Deborah Kerr as Ms. Giddens a governess who travels…
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The Haunting of Bly Manor Part 2
Episodes 4, 5, and 6 of the Haunting of Bly Manor are a solid second act that deepens the story and drops the scares almost entirely. Most films follow a three act structure. The second act is typically used to deepen the conflict and offer more complications. The second section of The Haunting of Bly…
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Before I Wake
What happens when a little boy’s nightmares come to life? With that simple premise, director Mike Flanagan explores themes of grief, loss, acceptance, and abuse. He also uses it to scare the crap out of his audience. Kate Bosworth and Thomas Jane play Jessie and Mark a couple looking to foster a child as a…
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The Haunting of Bly Manor
The brand new Netflix follow up to their wildly successful The Haunting of Hill House, is a creepy and deeply unsettling series that is definitely worth checking out. At least as far as I’ve seen. Back in 2018, Mike Flanagan and Netflix unleashed a seriously good adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s novel The Haunting called The…
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The Fog (1980)
A classic ghost story setup, some creepy cinematography, a few wonderful moments and a very uneven delivery make this story from John Carpenter an enjoyable if incomplete horror movie. The movie opens with an old man telling a group of kids a ghost story around the campfire. This is a perfect setup. This whole movie…
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The Cabin in the Woods
A widely celebrated horror comedy that never worked for me. It’s too busy being arch and clever for its own good. It has it’s moments, but in the end it’s too nihilistic to be fully enjoyed. I know everyone seems to love this movie. I know it is widely praised for its self aware sense…
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The Blob
This is the epitome of the 1950’s monster movie. If that sounds like fun, this movie will be an absolute delight. It is cheesy and campy. It is silly and fun. It is a piece of pop culture history. Made in 1958, The Blob starts with Jane and Steve, played by Aneta Corseaut and Steve…
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The Invisible Man (2020)
Scary, insightful, and expertly made, with shocks, surprises, and twists, The Invisible Man is a fantastic horror movie. It takes the well worn premise and heads off into new and exciting territory. It’s a really invigorating horror movie. The film opens with a sequence of extended silence as Cecilia Kass, played by Elizabeth Moss, tries…
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Anaconda
This move answers a lot of questions no one ever asked… how over the top can an actor go before the director will try to stop him? How many fake looking snakes can one film hold? If none of the characters choices make any sense, will an audience still sit through a 90 minute movie?…
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The Girl on the Third Floor
Some gnarly practical effects, a woefully unlikable lead, a hazy explanation, and some genuinely creepy moments all add up to make another pretty good horror movie now streaming on Netflix. The story follows Don, played by Phil “CM Punk” Brooks, as he renovates an old house for him and his pregnant wife. However, as Don…
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Sweetheart
This movie is two thirds of a great horror movie. It has a great setup and a tremendous first act. It falls apart as more characters are introduced and the expansive narrative is flatten out in order to serve the conventions of the genre. The movie opens with Jenn, played by Kiersey Clemons, as she…
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Zombeavers
Possibly the worst movie that I have ever seen twice. Zombeavers is going for a raunchy sexy horror movie, but is so ineptly made that it can neither be described as sexy or horror. Zombeavers is a student film level of quality production that follows a trio of sorority sisters who escape finals by going…
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Fright Night (1985)
Two fabulous performances, great cinematography, and some wonderfully grotesque make up work make this 1980’s classic absolutely worth watching. Fright Night is a horror comedy that follows a teenage boy named Charlie, played by William Ragsdale, as he comes to believe that his new neighbor Jerry Dandridge, played by an incredible Chris Sarandon, is a…
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Happy Halloween
October is tomorrow! Since 2012, I have watched one scary movie every day during the month of October. This year will be no different. Starting tomorrow, I will be watching a horror movie everyday culminating on October 31st All Hallows Eve! The origins of this tradition date back to my film school days. I used…
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Mo’ Better Blues
Spike Lee’s fourth film is a celebration of music and color. It features a stellar performance from Denzel Washington, thrilling music, and an exciting use of color. Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing premiered at Cannes in 1989. It was met with massive controversy. People believed it would cause race riots and violence. People objected…
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Titanic
Yup, Titanic. After years of backlash and mockery, I decided to take a fresh look at what the biggest movie in the world to see if it is any good and if it deserves the derision it receives. (Spoiler alert: it is good and not it doesn’t.) Titanic was released in 1997. It was written,…
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Do the Right Thing
This is one of those big movies that carries the heavy reputation of being”important!” I was pleasantly surprised to discover a movie brimming with rich characters, delightful filmmaking, and a wildly entertaining energy all in the service of a very serious subject matter. Following the commercial success of School Daze, Spike Lee looked to current…
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Tenet
I really wish I liked this movie. If you love stunning action, incomprehensible plots, beautiful people looking very serious, ludicrous amounts of exposition, and an eardrum pummeling soundtrack, you might enjoy this movie more than I did. Tenet is the latest science fiction action film from Christopher Nolan. It follows John David Washington playing an…
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School Daze
Spike Lee’s second feature film is a wild musical comedy that is disjointedbut also invigorating, refreshing and honest. When Spike Lee first attempted to conquer Hollywood he did so with a script. He went to every studio that would meet with him with a script about college life on historically black college campuses. Everyone rejected…
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She’s Gotta Have It
Thirty four years ago Spike Lee burst onto the scene with his feature directorial debut. She’s Gotta Have It is a narrative breath of fresh air. It bursts with invention and excitement. It’s a messy sometimes dated movie that remains engaging and entertaining all these years later. Born in Atlanta as Shelton Jackson Lee, Spike…
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Tom Hanks gives a perfect performance as Mr. Rogers in this beautiful little movie that isn’t quite a biopic, but isn’t exactly fictional either. The movie opens with an impeccable recreation of Mr.Rogers’ neighborhood the beloved children’s show that ran from 1968 until 2001. The movie get every detail right, the music, the camera movement,…
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Bill and Ted: Face the Music
After almost 30 years, Bill and Ted are back for more absurd adventures through time. Happily, the movie works and is a lot of good natured fun. The perfect prescription for this awful month. Back in 1989, two dudes from San Dimas, California were visited by a man from the future to help them with…
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The New Mutants
Shot in 2017 and delayed and delayed and delayed, New Mutants finally sees the light of day. After all that waiting, it turns out the movie is only okay. New Mutants was shot in 2017. It was delayed for reshoots. Then Disney bought 20th Century Fox. This brought more delays. Once the dust settled on…
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Project Power
Magic pills unleash people’s inner superpowers in this gritty and surprisingly gruesome action thriller from Netflix. The movie Starz Joseph Gordon Levittown and Jamie Foxx. Levitt is a cop in New Orleans working drug cases and trying to figure out the source of the new super drug. It seems everyone has an innate super power…
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The Rental
A solid and ominous thriller that doesn’t quite carry off its ending despite great performances and assured directing. Written and directed by Dave Franco, The Rental concerns two brothers who bring the ladies in their respective lives to an opulent beach house for the weekend. The rented the house through an Airbnb style website. However…
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Mudbound
Mudbound is a deeply moving film that works the same way a symphony works. Each instrument plays its part and the culmination of it is an overwhelming piece of artistry. Mudbound was released in 2017, but it remains powerful and prescient. It is currently streaming on Netflix and absolutely worth watching. The story follows members…
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The Death of Stalin
Now on Netflix, this dark comedy is at once horrifying and hilarious. Great performances, a razor sharp script, and fascinating history, combine in this enthralling movie. The movie starts slowly. An orchestra is performing a concert on the radio. Joseph Stalin, the ruthless leader of the USSR, listens to the performance and orders a recording…
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Extraction
Now streaming on Netflix, this movie is incredibly violent. It is brutal and bloody and thrilling. With one massive action sequence in the middle that totally makes up for the predictable plot. The film opens with Ovi, the teenage son of an Indian crime lord as he goes about his lonely day at home and…
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Bad Education
Watch this movie. It is new to HBO, and absolutely worth watching. With impeccable direction and a fantastic script the film unfolds the story of the largest public school embezzlement scandal in American History. Hugh Jackman stars as Frank Tassone. He’s the superintendent for the number four school district in the state. The pressure is…
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Doctor Sleep
Doctor Sleep is a worthy sequel to the classic horror film The Shining. It walks a fine line paying tribute to the original movie while following its own artistic path and succeeds. Doctor Sleep is based on a 2013 novel of the same name by Stephen King. It is a sequel to what is arguably…
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Love Wedding Repeat
The latest Netflix original movie is a very funny movie that stumbles in its plot and execution, but remains a very fun movie experience for your Sunday afternoon. The film is set on one eventful wedding day. Jack, played by Sam Claflin, is always trying to do what’s right for those around him and never…
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Good Boys
Now streaming on HBO Good Boys is a strangely wholesome gross out sex comedy. It has hints of being a good movie, but mostly settles for an okay movie with chuckles instead of laughs. The movie follows three 6th graders on a momentous day in their young lives. Max, Lucas, and Thor have been best…
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