An exploration and ranking of the films within the Halloween franchise. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, child/baby harm, animal harm, disturbing images** In preparation to watch Halloween Kills, I decided that it’s time for this long-time horror fan to watch all…
Category: Movies
Halloween Kills Review
Picking up where Halloween (2018) ends, Michael continues to terrorize Haddonfield. This time, the town isn’t going to take it sitting down. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, disturbing images** Synopsis Despite the elaborate trap set for Michael in the end of…
“Villeneuve Delivers What You’ve Waited For” Dune (2021) Review
Villeneuve’s Dune captures what fans have been clamored for…even if the end result will have you disappointed in the third act’s inevitable pause.
A Modern Look at Mrs. Doubtfire
An examination of the classic nineties comedy, exploring where it works and where it misses the mark by today’s standards. Synopsis When immature father Daniel (Robin Williams) is divorced by his wife Miranda (Sally Field), he can’t bear the thought…
“Daniel Craig Delivers in a Bittersweet Swan Song” No Time To Die review
Director Cary Joji Fukunaga pulls an amazing performance out of Daniel Craig for his final outing as James Bond that captures what made this version of the character the most nuanced and emotionally satisfying.
“Putting Family Over Origin Story Cliche” Shang-Chi review
Bypassing stale by-the-numbers superhero origin stories, Shang-Chi instead focuses more on the family legacy and discovering who you are, which works to great effect.
“David Lynch’s Sensational Fever Dream” Dune (1984) Review
While the first half attempts to pull you into Lynch’s unique view, what we’re left to experience is a convoluted, substance-less epic that unravels the longer you stare at it.
“Abrams Re-Invented Trek For Better and Worse” Star Trek (2009) Review
J.J. Abrams’s first foray into the Star Trek universe – while masterful in its scope and spectacle – started a round of criticism that continues into the latest Trek entries (Discovery, Picard, etc). So, let’s look back before our Red…
Gone Baby Gone review
Ben Affleck’s directorial debut delves into an intriguing moral dilemma: can something everyone agrees is wrong actually be the right thing to do?
How to Celebrate Batman Day
Tomorrow is Batman Day and we’ve collected all the best places to enjoy the day with your favorite caped crusader