Riding on the wacky idea of Nicolas Cage playing the iconic Count Dracula, the blood-drenched vampire movie “Renfield” looked to have the markings of a potential sleeper hit. But after a grim opening weekend at the box office, it looks as if Universal Pictures has a major bomb on their hands. It’s hard to put … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Andor” (2022)
Out of the many Star Wars streaming shows Disney has put out, I’m not sure any have been as well received as the first season of “Andor”. The amount of love it has gotten from both fans and critics has been surprising and (in some cases) suspicious. While some like pretty much anything Star Wars … Continue reading
First Glance: “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” (2023)
How’s this for giving a classic Universal monster movie a fresh reintroduction? “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” from Norwegian director André Øvredal gives us a new look at Dracula but from an older perspective. Written for the screen by Bragi F. Schut and Zak Olkewicz, the film is based on “The Captain’s Log”, a … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Pope’s Exorcist” (2023)
Within the realm of horror movies lies a number of fun sub-genres. There’s zombie horror, vampire horror, haunted house horror, slasher horror, etc. etc. etc. Among the most explored over the years is the realm of supernatural horror. Movies from this sub-genre tend to branch out in a number of different directions. Possession films are … Continue reading
Revealed: New Posters for the Upcoming “John Wick” Spin-off Miniseries “The Continental”
Still riding high off the success of “John Wick: Chapter 4”, Lionsgate Television and Thunder Road Pictures have revealed the new teaser posters for the upcoming spin-off miniseries titled “The Continental”. The three-part series will stream exclusively on Peacock this September and is helmed by showrunners Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward. The title refers to … Continue reading
First Glance: “The Mother”
Netflix has a new movie scheduled for Mother’s Day, and it’s a far cry from some soft and lathery family drama or rom-com. “The Mother” looks to be a full-on action thriller that sees Jennifer Lopez coming face-to-face with the old life she tried to put behind her. The film is directed by Niki Caro … Continue reading