‘Tis the season for January new releases. Known as a veritable wasteland of movie projects which studios have no faith in, a January release is usually a bad sign for the film and the audience. Enter “The Rhythm Section”, a globe-trotting revenge thriller with some interesting names attached. Unfortunately it feels right at home among … Continue reading
First Glance: “Fast & Furious 9”
I feel I say this every time, but it blows my mind that the Fast & Furious movies make up one of the most popular and profitable franchises in existence today. With a total of ten films (so far) and a combined gross of over $5 billion, it’s easily Universal’s biggest franchise. It begs the … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Gretel & Hansel” (2020)
January is notoriously a dumping ground for movies that studios generally have no confidence in. Out of those we are all but guaranteed a handful of low budget horror films that are as forgettable as they are superfluous. Dropped into this year’s veritable dead zone is the surprisingly inspired “Gretel & Hansel”. It’s a high … Continue reading
Discussing “Gretel & Hansel” on Tavern Talk
I had the honor of once again appearing on Tavern Talk, this time to film two shows. The first being this review of the new horror movie “Gretel & Hansel”. As before, the idea is that host Phillip Price and his guest watch the newest release of the week and then immediately share their raw … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Disturbing the Peace” (2020)
I make no bones about it, I love Guy Pearce and have always considered him to be underrated and underappreciated. He’s a talented actor who has tackled a broad and impressive range of roles throughout his 30 year career. Sure, a handful of his movies have wildly missed their mark, but none quite as badly … Continue reading
REVIEW: “I Lost My Body” (2019)
The French animated fantasy drama “I Lost My Body” is one of the quirkiest features to come out of 2019. It’s consists of two fascinating halves that make up an interesting but not quite cohesive whole. It’s a movie that not only marches to its own beat but demands that viewers embrace it on its … Continue reading