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Hot Spring Shark Attack Might be the Next Cult Hit

I’ve always had a soft spot for a good B-movie. The kind where the plot is ridiculous, the effects are rubbery and the actors deliver their lines like they’re auditioning for a community theater production of Jaws 5: The Musical…. Continue Reading →

Deep Cover Nails the Art of the Lie, One Improv Scene at a Time

Back in college, I dipped my toe into the unpredictable world of improv acting, which is to say, I was once coerced into participating in a classroom performance called 12 Angry-ish Jurors. Picture the classic courtroom drama, but with far… Continue Reading →

June 17, 2025

Cursed Films Season 2 Proves Misery Loves Company

Cursed Films Season 2 returns with more bite, a broader scope and a darker kind of magic. Rather than staying chained to horror alone, it opens its crypt of cursed cinema to include classics like The Wizard of Oz, the… Continue Reading →

June 10, 2025

Lilo and Stitch is an Ohana Remake

Let’s get one thing out of the way: I did not walk into the 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch expecting to cry into my popcorn like it was the funeral scene in The Lion King. But there I was, a… Continue Reading →

May 27, 2025

An Unpredictably Absurdist Comedy? That’s Rats!

Absurdist comedies thrive on the illogical, surreal and nonsensical, often rejecting conventional storytelling in favor of unpredictability, exaggeration and unsettling imagery. They appeal to those who enjoy the subversion of traditional narratives, the shock of randomness or the deeper satire… Continue Reading →

March 2, 2025

Tilman Singer’s Cuckoo Gets Chaotic

The first time I visited a German restaurant here in Tennessee, I was determined to fully embrace the experience. Scanning the menu, I was eager to order something authentic and pronounce it correctly. While I managed words like Bratwurst and… Continue Reading →

January 22, 2025

Is Hulu’s Hold Your Breath Worth Holding Your Breath For?

The “Samara Weaving Covered in Blood” trope is highly regarded among horror enthusiasts, but another equally celebrated motif is “Sarah Paulson Screaming.” Paulson has built a substantial following within the horror community, primarily due to her performances across nine seasons… Continue Reading →

January 10, 2025

Vengeance is Most Fowl for Wallace & Gromit

Wallace & Gromit is a cherished British stop-motion animated franchise brought to life by the talented creator, Nick Park. The franchise debuted in 1989 with the first short film, A Grand Day Out. This delightful movie features the eccentric inventor,… Continue Reading →

January 2, 2025

Seductively Steamy Babygirl Lets Nicole Kidman Loose

Just in time for the holiday season, Babygirl‘s December 25th release showcases dark fantasies, pulse-pounding exhilaration, sexual roleplay and workplace politics within a rigid environment. You might as well wish the ongoing awards season a Merry XXXMas!

December 26, 2024

Pam Anderson Razzle Dazzles as The Last Showgirl!

In this disposable, modern-day life, it feels like whenever the latest and greatest item is revealed, the previous standard bearer gets tossed to the side, as if it was garbage, until the next “Big Thing” arrives. The cycle is endless… Continue Reading →

December 23, 2024

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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