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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Now that awards season is in its final lap, I am starting to go back to one of my guilty pleasures: watching independent, mindless action films. When I say mindless, I am not saying the cast and crew behind the… Continue Reading →
Per Matt Nothing quite gets me into the Christmas spirit like a holiday heist! It’s 2022 and you should already realize that Die Hard is Christmas movie. That’s not up for debate. It’s an all-time favorite of mine which I… Continue Reading →
Per Matt As All Hallows’ Eve grows ever closer and the spooky season simply seems way too short, Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror comes to a head. But why must this be the conclusion for such a great limited series? Now,… Continue Reading →
Per Matt Action movies aren’t exclusive to male actors, as Writer-Director Navot Papushado proves that women can kick ass, too, in the Netflix film, Gunpowder Milkshake!
Per Matt Monsters come in all shapes and sizes. Even the smaller ones can be incredibly ruthless. Such is the case with Charles Manson. As a charismatic master manipulator, he played to people’s weaknesses, eventually leading a pseudo-religious cult. Preaching… Continue Reading →