And just like that, another year has come and gone. 2025 has been a strange one for movies. As expected, it has had its share of noteworthy surprises and several unfortunate letdowns. There has been the usual big box office successes, even more undeserved bombs, and a handful of trendy darlings that are being ushered … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Anaconda” (2025)
I’m not sure anyone in 1997 expected us to still be talking about “Anaconda” nearly thirty years later. The original feature was an adventure horror film with Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Eric Stoltz, and Owen Wilson making up its cast. Certainly to my surprise, the film became a cult classic, spawning three sequels … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
No movie news, reviews, or previews today. Just me taking some time to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again. I hope you all have a wonderful time of fellowship with family and/or friends, a big hearty meal to fill up on, and at least a … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Beast of War” (2025)
Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner surprises with “Beast of War”, a movie that slickly balances World War II and sharksploitation. Yep, “Beast of War” is indeed set during the Second World War. But at its core it’s a shark movie through and through. And a really good one at that. It’s all due to Roache-Turner’s firm grasp … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Housemaid” (2025)
Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried square off in Paul Feig’s “The Housemaid”, a movie that starts off as a fun campy throwback before nosediving in its final act by taking the cheapest and most predictable route available. It’s a shame because Feig has all the ingredients he needs, from a game cast to a genre … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Avatar: Fire and Ash” (2025)
It goes without saying, but there will be a lot of eyes on “Avatar: Fire and Ash”. And they will be watching for a number of reasons. For fans, it will be for another chance to visit the breathtaking world of Pandora. For tech lovers, it’s to see how James Cameron once again pushes technical … Continue reading