With “Sting”, writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner uses one of the most common fears shared by people of all shapes, sizes, ages and colors. For many it’s a petrifying fear that trumps all others. I’m talking about the fear of spiders. My own family isn’t immune from it (neither my wife or daughter would stay in the … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Oddity” (2024)
2024 has been a surprisingly rich and diverse year for horror movies. We’re only in July yet there have already been strong entries into nearly every possible horror movie sub-genre. Writer-director Damian Mc Carthy adds another gem to this year’s catalog with “Oddity”, a spooky and atmospheric Irish chiller that builds some genuine suspense while … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Last Breath” (2024)
Just when you thought it was safe to get back into the cinematic waters, along comes another shark movie. “The Last Breath”, from director Joachim Hedén, taps into what has become a popular and well-traveled horror sub-genre. It seems like each year we get multiple shark movies of all makes and models. 2024 has been … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024)
By all indications “Deadpool & Wolverine” looks to be the massive moneymaking blockbuster the laboring Marvel Cinematic Universe desperately needs. After a run of big budget flops in theaters and on streaming, Kevin Feige and Disney have looked to a movie that caters to the easiest targets. And from the looks of things their not-so-risky … Continue reading
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” Black & Chrome Edition Coming to 4K UHD and Digital
Fan’s of George Miller’s phenomenal “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” will be treated to an all new way to enjoy the film. Just as they did for “Mad Max: Fury Road”, Miller and Warner Bros. are releasing a Black & Chrome Edition of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and you won’t have to wait long … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Deadpool 2” (2018)
Where 2016’s “Deadpool” was just fresh enough to be entertaining, its 2018 sequel “Deadpool 2” can’t say the same. Still, that didn’t stop it from making a ton of money and becoming 20th Century Fox’s highest grossing X-Men connected movie. That’s quite an accomplishment for a feature that’s more committed to getting an R rating … Continue reading