“The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” is a new Hulu streaming exclusive that may sound familiar to viewers of a certain age. That’s because it’s a remake of the 1992 Curtis Hanson directed film of the same name which starred Annabella Sciorra and Rebecca De Mornay. The original wasn’t a particularly great film, but it … Continue reading
Back in the 1980s there was a wave of Vietnam War era action movies that focused on the P.O.W. experience. They included such poppy franchise flicks as “Missing in Action” and “Rambo: First Blood Part II”, smaller star-driven films like “Uncommon Valor”, and more obscure Cannon Group titles like “P.O.W. the Escape”. I admit to … Continue reading
Director Antonio Negret effectively explores the cultural clash of spiritual beliefs and less effectively observes the impact of colonialism in his new feature “Shaman”, a supernatural horror film penned by his brother, Daniel Negret. Their collaboration is both beautiful and terrifying, with the brothers using horror’s well-traveled possession subgenre as a means of examining its … Continue reading
Luca Guadagnino puts aside some of his usual preoccupations in his latest feature “After the Hunt”. Known for his provocative fixations on sensuality, desire, and obsession, the enigmatic filmmaker can often get hung up on his own interests to the detriment of his characters and storytelling. There are remnants of that in “After the Hunt”. … Continue reading
Scott Derrickson’s 2021 horror gem “The Black Phone” left a mark with its sinister tone and edge-of-your-seat suspense. But its ace in the hole was Ethan Hawke who took on a role unlike any other in his brilliant forty-year career. Hawke played The Grabber, a serial killer and child abductor who terrorized the residents of … Continue reading
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Apple Original Films is bringing the high-octane summer blockbuster “F1” to home video. Fresh off directing two box office smash hits “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Twisters”, Joseph Kosinski helms this visually exhilarating yet character centered racing drama set in the world of Formula One. The film features an electric cast … Continue reading
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