In the supernatural horror film “It Lives Inside” Sam (Megan Suri) is an Indian-American high school student caught between fitting into western culture and honoring the traditions of her Hindu heritage. It’s a key conflict in the film with one side represented by dim and insensitive white kids and the other by Sam’s stern and … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Love at First Sight” (2023)
Haley Lu Richardson is just one reason to enjoy “Love at First Sight”, an unexpectedly contagious romantic comedy from director Vanessa Caswill. The 28-year-old actress has shined in a number of independent features since debuting in 2014 and she remains one of the most compelling young faces in modern cinema. She again shows why in … Continue reading
First Glance: “May December”
Netflix has dropped a new trailer for their upcoming drama “May December” from director Todd Haynes. It’s written by Samy Burch and based on a story he conceived with Alex Mechanik. The film had its premiere in May at the Cannes Film Festival where it was promptly acquired by the Netflix for $11 million. The … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Reptile” (2023)
For my money Benicio del Toro is an instant draw and he’s handed a tasty role in the sleek new crime thriller “Reptile”. It marks the feature-film directorial debut from Grant Singer who co-wrote the screenplay with del Toro and Benjamin Brewer. Playing like a gritty whodunnit but with a dash of neo-noir flavoring, “Reptile” … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Insidious: The Red Door” on Blu-Ray + Digital
This week Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is bringing their supernatural horror film “Insidious: The Red Door” to home video. It’s the fifth movie in the Insidious franchise and the directorial debut for the film’s star, Patrick Wilson. Released in theaters earlier this year, the film was a financial success and now it’ll be available to … Continue reading
REVIEW: “No One Will Save You” (2023)
I really enjoy taut and tense thrillers. I’ve long loved quality science-fiction. I’m always up for a good horror movie. These three genres (and more) come together in “No One Will Save You”, a terrific new Hulu Original film from writer-director Brian Duffield. This mesmerizing mash-up surprises at every turn, defying predictability and keeping us … Continue reading