How can I let Halloween pass without spending a little time on what I still believe to be the greatest horror film of all time, George Romero’s original “Night of the Living Dead”. For most it’s probably impossible (and admittedly a bit silly) to narrow down a vast and diverse genre to one indisputable favorite. … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Absolution” (2024)
Liam Neeson thrillers have become as common as day and night and we’ve grown accustomed to getting at least one a year. They usually follow a pretty familiar blueprint and each generally adheres to the same narrative formula although with slight variations (and I say that as a fan). But lately many of his thrillers … Continue reading
NEON Releases Two New Posters for Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence”
Today NEON dropped two new official posters for “Presence”, their upcoming supernatural horror film from director Steven Soderbergh. Plot details have been scarce for this delightfully cryptic chiller and that’s a good thing. What we do know is that the story (written for the screen by David Koepp) involves a family who discovers they’re not … Continue reading
REVIEW: “On the Wandering Paths” (2024)
Director Denis Imbert teams with Academy Award winner Jean Dujardin in “On the Wandering Paths”, a soulful adaptation of Sylvain Tesson’s 2016 autobiographical travel journal of the same name. Tesson’s book was based on his own deeply personal experience which led to a life-changing and contemplative journey of self-discovery. Imbert eloquently captures the human pulse … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger” on Blu-ray and DVD
Cohen Media Group is bringing the eloquent documentary “Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger” to home video. Director by David Hinton, the film is produced by and stars Martin Scorsese who offers up a rich and illuminating cinematic masterclass on a filmmaking duo near and dear to his heart. Featuring rare archival … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Venom: The Last Dance” (2024)
The first two Venom movies had all they needed to be great – a terrific character with an equally terrific history, the perfect actor, and the big budget backing of a major studio. And while 2018’s “Venom” and 2021’s “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” were financial successes, neither were particularly good movies. And that leads … Continue reading