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Peter Sarsgaard’s Loss is Our Gain in Memory

Dementia has been a persistent presence in my family for several years. The journey began with my father in the late 2000s, culminating in his passing in 2011. Currently, I confront the daily challenges of witnessing my mother gradually succumb… Continue Reading →

The Iron Claw Delivers a Heavy Punch to the Gut

In the rich tapestry of professional wrestling’s history, numerous renowned families have played pivotal roles. The Hart family, hailing from Canada, stands out as a powerhouse, producing iconic wrestlers such as Bret “The Hitman” Hart, his younger brother, Owen, and… Continue Reading →

The Whale Sinks in Sorrow

Per Matt Brendan Fraser is a good actor. He is very capable of carrying a feature film squarely on his back, but it’s been a minute since he’s starred in a blockbuster. And if you believe in the clickbait articles,… Continue Reading →

Clerks III May Be Great, But Have You Seen Tusk?

The body horror subgenre is full of outstanding movies that will make your skin crawl. I have reviewed a few recently, such as Swallow and Titane (So check those reviews out, por favor!), but my appreciation for the genre, itself,… Continue Reading →

Slapface is the Most Important Horror Film of the Year!

Bullying is a systemic problem. When I was young, I was teased and bullied by several people. They thought I dressed funny, combed my hair differently and was a “rich, snobbish kid.” I used to dread going to lunch sometimes,… Continue Reading →

Vengeful Spirit Makes a Terrible Roommate in Room 203

Over the years I have found myself needing to share living expenses with another person. Back in 1996, I was lucky enough to actually get a friend of mine as a roommate in college. I have had some good roomies… Continue Reading →

Drive My Car Detours with Dialogue

Per Matt Guilt, grief, redemption and a haunting sense of loss is great in Drive My Car, the official Japanese entry for Best International Feature at the 94th Academy Awards, but action movie this is not. In fact, this nearly… Continue Reading →

Don’t Breathe 2 Gives Me Mixed Emotions

When Don’t Breathe came out in 2016, I admit I really enjoyed it. It was a little weird rooting for people who had committed a crime and broke into a man’s house. But once we learned more about the heinous… Continue Reading →

Delroy Lindo Aims For Gold in Da 5 Bloods

Per Matt “After you’ve been in a war, you realize it never really ends. Whether it’s in your mind or reality, it’s just degrees.” As a fan of wartime movies all of my life, I’ve come to expect complicated character… Continue Reading →

Holiday Horror Gets Isolated in The Lodge

Per Matt When you think of a stereotypical horror movie, what kind of setting immediately pops into your mind? Is it a haunted house? A high school, perhaps? What about a summer camp? What if Purgatory was a snowy cabin… Continue Reading →

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