Maika Monroe goes fully unhinged in the devilish horror thriller “Victorian Psycho”. Based on the 2025 Virginia Feito novel of the same name, the film takes the framework of a Victorian-era period drama and infuses it with bloody slasher horror. It results in something that often succeeds in realizing its warped vision yet that doesn’t … Continue reading
Saoirse Ronan takes a big bite out of “Bad Apples”, a twisted concoction unlike anything the 32-year-old actress has done before. Directed by Jonatan Etzler, this black comedy-thriller takes several wild and unexpected turns towards full-blown satire in its warped examination of the education system, troubled children, and society’s complicity. It’s a movie that shows … Continue reading
With “The North”, writer-director Bart Schrijver pulls from his own personal experiences to tell an affecting story of self-discovery and true friendship, all during a grueling yet enlightening 330-mile hike across the Scottish Highlands. The film is a breathtaking journey full of sweeping vistas and natural wonder. It’s also a deeply intimate, soul-searching meditation that … Continue reading
James “Jimmy” Stewart left an impressive on me well before I knew anything about him. As a kid, I had the good fortune of growing up in a household that loved and appreciated movies. I had parents who frequently carried me with them to theaters. We had a backyard satellite dish that had most of … Continue reading
Dunesday is just a little over a month away and legions of fans are already percolating. The MCU’s next Avengers installment and the final film in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy are easily two the most anticipated blockbuster sequels of the year. But just as high on my own personal list is Takashi Yamazaki’s kaiju epic … Continue reading
Some people have a hard time watching a movie full of characters they don’t like. It’s often because of their need to have someone to root for. For others it’s a case of needing a ‘good guy’ to connect with. That has rarely been a problem for me. A character’s likability has never been a … Continue reading
