Category: REVIEWS

Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe is on the wane but remains inescapable. While not able to command the vice-like grip on pop culture it once did, the films and Disney+ shows that make up the modern Marvel world (not to mention whatever the hell Sony is doing […]

With the inclusion of the “Lake Mungo”-style of found footage, “Shelby Oaks” tricks the viewer into constantly being on the lookout for something sinister hiding in the background. This isn’t a horror movie with the intent of jolting audiences with jump scares, but instead constantly creeping up on them as they settle into what feels […]

“Cobra Kai” is a bit formulaic, and every season follows the same beats — Danny and Johnny try to work together, and seem to be getting along until a disagreement explodes out of proportion and they fight. The kids do the same, with a disagreement causing at least one of them to suddenly switch sides […]

As for the animation, the quality mostly on par with the original. While I wouldn’t exactly call it aesthetically pleasing, it does seem to be a bit more colorful and vibrant. There does appear to be more complex textures glimpsed throughout, but there’s something about the overall animation that still feels a bit cheap, even […]

The Bear season 3 is experimental and melancholy, and while still excellent, it's not quite as good as what came before. Here's our review.

As the title implies, “A Quiet Place: Day One” takes us back to the beginning — the first day of the alien invasion. Sarnoski wisely understands that this doesn’t mean we need a ton of backstory; we don’t learn more about the aliens, or where they come from, or even their motivations. Like a bolt from […]

Inside the foundation are several areas where orcs are preparing for war. It’s basically an armory where swords can be smelted and sharpened and shields and helmets are stored. Ethan Anderton Plus, there’s lava flowing through both sides of the foundation, and in one area it’s being used as a way of imprisoning and slowly […]

What does the life of a hateful extremist look like in the week leading up to him committing the most deadly domestic terrorist act in American history? Well, it’s surprisingly mundane. Alfie Allen gives a grim, understated performance as the notorious Timothy McVeigh, the man behind the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. He’s never a […]

Crowe plays Anthony Miller, an actor who has gone through hell thanks to his addiction to drugs and alcohol. His wife is dead, and his past transgressions have estranged him from his teenage daughter Lee (Ryan Simpkins). And we instantly know they’re estranged because she calls him “Tony.” (“My name’s not Tony,” he mumbles. “It’s Dad.”) […]

Each individual segment in “Kinds of Kindness” is a fascinating maze unto itself, slowly unveiling their respective surreal systems with Salome’s vicious seductiveness. The exploration is half the fun. The most exhilarating moments come when you become gobsmacked at the realization that, yes, those are the rules of this universe. Yes, this is a weirdo […]