Now here’s the “Anaconda” remake we really needed. Director Mike P. Nelson and screenwriter Alan B. McElroy team up for “Beware Boiúna”, a survival horror creature feature that could easily be considered part of the Anaconda universe (if there is such a thing). But it’s not. “Beware Boiúna” is its own thing. And by the … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Mutiny” (2026)
You always know what you’re going to get from a Jason Statham movie. The 59-year-old English action star is one of the steadiest and most reliable actors in the industry today. Statham’s films don’t shatter the mold or break new ground. But they are sturdily made and consistently entertaining. They routinely work because Statham knows … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Coyote vs Acme” (2026)
For those who don’t know, the true story behind getting “Coyote vs Acme” released is movie material in itself. The film was fully completed in early November, 2023. But then news dropped that Warner Bros. Entertainment had canceled its release in order to claim a $30 million tax write-off. The move sparked intense backlash from … Continue reading
First Glance: “Whalefall” Official Trailer & New Poster
Now here is a confined, tight-quartered feature film unlike any that has come before it. “Whalefall” is a deep-sea survival thriller that spends the majority of its time in (of all places) the belly of a giant sperm whale. The movie is based on a 2023 best-selling novel by Daniel Kraus who co-writes the movie’s … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Feed” (2026)
Vampires and Irish folklore collide in the new supernatural horror film appropriately titled “Feed”. It’s written and directed by Marco van Belle who employs the tried-and-true formula of sending a group of good-looking young people to be terrorized (and more often than not slaughtered) by some deadly force. In this case it’s five obnoxious influencers … Continue reading
FILMLAND 2026 REVIEW: “In Spite of Ourselves” (2026)
[“In Spite of Ourselves” screened at Filmland 2026 and was followed by Q&A with writer-director Jeff Loeb, cinematographer Gabe Mayhan, and composer Jim Fairchild.] Josh Loeb writes and directs “In Spite of Ourselves”, a romantic drama that (sadly) almost feels like the remnant of a bygone era. It’s the kind of adult-centered movie that simply … Continue reading