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Dead is Better (Again) in The Surrender

I wasn’t going to watch this movie. Another horror film centered around grief? I felt like I had seen them all. Grief is one of those universal human experiences that horror often helps us navigate. I’m currently on a harrowing… Continue Reading →

Ballerina Swivels from Dancer to Weapon of Mass Destruction

Can the John Wick franchise survive life at the box office after its main character’s death? Ballerina attempts to answer that question.

Hagsploiting The Rule of Jenny Pen

Hagsploitation is a subgenre of horror that has recently gained popularity. That’s a wild word, but it means exactly what it sounds like: horror films focusing on deranged older women. It may seem surprising that this exists, but it does…. Continue Reading →

MobLand is Guy Ritchie Rich

As a longtime fan of Ray Donovan, I was drawn to the show’s gritty atmosphere, complex characters and the emotional weight carried by Liev Schreiber’s performance. The series struck a perfect balance between crime drama and family saga genres, making… Continue Reading →

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 →

Blink Twice is a Twisty Thriller You Need to See

Blink Twice is a psychological thriller that marks the directorial and producing debut of Zoë Kravitz, a highly regarded actress I greatly enjoy. As the daughter of iconic figures Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz, she has carved out a successful… Continue Reading →

Don’t Move: A Netflix Must Watch or Flop?

It is widely acknowledged that the quality of Netflix’s original programming can be inconsistent. One significant success was achieved with the release of It’s What’s Inside in early October, despite minimal promotional efforts. In my opinion, it could have been… Continue Reading →

Clone Cops Spins Comedy into the Death Game Genre

Death games have long been a captivating theme in cinema, exploring humanity’s darkest impulses and the thrill of survival. Films like The Running Man (1987), based on a Stephen King novella, brought this concept to the forefront, depicting a dystopian… Continue Reading →

The Killer’s Game is Mindless, Yet Undeniably Entertaining

Action movies often occupy a curious space in cinema, where they can sometimes feel mindless, yet undeniably entertaining. Their plots may be thin, character development minimal and dialogue occasionally trite, but the sheer spectacle of explosive stunts, high-octane chases and… Continue Reading →

I always approach A24 films cautiously. While most of the movies from the studio offer an experimental approach, sometimes the themes leave me feeling a certain type of undesirable way. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely appreciate this level of… Continue Reading →

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