Following its wildly intriguing teaser released several weeks ago, the first full trailer for “Companion” just dropped and it adds even more reasons to be interested. Written and directed by Drew Hancock, “Companion” is yet another A.I./robot thriller that joins the numerous others put out over the last several years. But the trailer leaves the … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Survive” (2025)
The title says it all in “Survive”, a fun and fittingly propulsive French feature that mixes disaster and survival thriller elements into one entertaining cocktail. Directed by Frédéric Jardin and written by Matt Alexander, “Survive” follows a stranded family of four fighting for their lives following a cataclysmic global disaster. It’s nothing you would consider … Continue reading
First Glance: “In the Lost Lands”
Based on the short story of the same name by George R. R. Martin, “In the Lost Lands” is an upcoming action-fantasy epic from director Paul W. S. Anderson. The film stars Anderson’s real-life wife Milla Jovovich who he previously worked with on the Resident Evil film series and more recently “Monster Hunter”. The film … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Damned” (2025)
Odessa Young plays a widow suffering the consequences of an impossible choice in “The Damned”, a period psychological horror thriller from director Thordur Palsson. Set in the 19th century, the story (written for the screen by Jamie Hannigan) builds much of its tension through its harsh setting. It often implies more than it shows which … Continue reading
The 5 Worst Films I Saw in 2024
Recently I shared my Top 10 films of 2024 (you can check them out HERE). Today is a far less joyous occasion. As I’ve often done in the past, today I’m sharing my choices for the five worst movies I saw this past year. It’s sad to say but there were quite a lot to choose … Continue reading
Best of 2024: Lead Actor
Today I’m wrapping up my look back at the best performances of 2024 with what I believe is the strongest category of the bunch – Lead Actor. It’s a group filled with exciting contenders making it tough to narrow them down to only five. But that’s how these silly lists work so let’s get to … Continue reading