The enigmatic Luca Guadagnino revisits many of his usual preoccupations in “Challengers”, his new film set within the world of competitive tennis. Of course you could say tennis is just a device in the Italian filmmaker’s latest swing at provocatively exploring such favorite subjects as sensuality, desire, and obsession. Whether it’s cannibal lovers, a coven … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The First Omen” (2024)
I can’t say I was expecting much from another installment of the long dormant Omen film franchise. I can say I left “The First Omen” wonderfully surprised. I didn’t think it would tell such a smart and entertaining story. I wasn’t expecting such good instincts and control from first-time feature film director Arkasha Stevenson. And … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Boy Kills World” (2024)
Moritz Mohr goes for the jugular in “Boy Kills World”, an action-driven fever dream that marks his directorial debut. Mohr conceived the idea with Arend Remmers and pitched it to Sam Raimi who subsequently signed on to produce. After navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic, production finally began will Bill Skarsgård cast as its lead. After … Continue reading
“Boy Kills World” Character Posters Tease the Upcoming Film’s Gonzo Style
“Boy Kills World” comes out this weekend and lets just say if you’re a fan of classic kung-fu, video games, and graphic novels then first-time director Moritz Mohr has made a film just for you. I’ve seen the movie (my review drops tomorrow) and was surprised by how much I responded to it. It’s a … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver”
The first film in Zack Snyder’s original two-part space opera “Rebel Moon” was met with the ever so predictable panning, much of it from those who seem triggered by the mere mention of the director’s name. The movie wasn’t nearly as bad as fashionable sentiment declared and it did a good job setting the next … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “The Departed” 4K Ultra HD Steelbook
Warner Brothers Discovery Home Entertainment is releasing Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning “The Departed” on 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. Sparked by a star-studded ensemble cast that included Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, and Alec Baldwin, Scorsese’s gritty crime thriller deservedly won four … Continue reading