Ryan Phillippe has a brand new film called “The Locksmith” although there’s a good chance you didn’t know about it. That’s because the modest crime thriller came with barely a whisper of promotion. It’s actually a fairly entertaining time-burner that has no trouble holding your attention. At the same time, it turns out to be … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Wonder” (2022)
Florence Pugh continues to deliver strong performances through a fun and eclectic variety of well chosen roles spanning numerous genres. Her latest is “The Wonder”, a period drama with a tinge of psychological thriller from Chilean director Sebastián Lelio. The film is set in 1862 where Ireland has been stricken by a great and devastating … Continue reading
New to Home Video: “Project Wolf Hunting”
Well Go USA Entertainment has announced the home video release of the action-fueled, insanely violent genre mashup “Project Wolf Hunting”. This wild and blood-drenched 2022 South Korean action film has horror, thriller, survival, and science-fiction elements baked in. Director Kim Hong-sun doesn’t hold back, and just when we think you know what you’re watching, he … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Project Wolf Hunting” (2022)
I’m guessing you’ve probably heard movies described as “genre mashups”, “genre stews”, or “genre blends”. Few fit the bill quite like “Project Wolf Hunting”. From writer-director Kim Hong-seon, this wild and kinetic South Korean romp has action, horror, thriller, science-fiction, and survival elements all rolled into one ultra-violent and blood-soaked experience. Sometimes we may use … Continue reading
SUNDANCE REVIEW: “Run Rabbit Run” (2023)
Creepy kids continue to be all the rave in modern horror. The latest to tap into them is “Run Rabbit Run”, a haunting psychological horror film from director Daina Reid that premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The Australian made film stars Sarah Snook (“Succession”) as a mother dealing with the suddenly strange behavior … Continue reading
SUNDANCE REVIEW: “Shortcomings” (2023)
Randall Park makes his directorial debut with “Shortcomings”, a romantic(ish) comedy written by Adrian Tomine. In many ways the film bucks many of the trends that have become synonymous with the romcom genre. But in several other ways it falls right in line with what we’ve come to expect. Ultimately it’s that inconsistency, along with … Continue reading