REVIEW: “Sting” (2024)

REVIEW: “Sting” (2024)

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)

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: “Deadpool 2” (2018)

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