Tag: thriller
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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: A High-Stakes Dance with the Endgame
The world is on the brink, teetering between order and chaos, and Ethan Hunt is running out of time. *Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning* is not just another mission—it’s the reckoning of everything that came before, the culmination of thirty years of impossible feats, betrayals, and relentless pursuit of justice. Christopher McQuarrie delivers a…
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Fountain of Youth: A Swashbuckling Chase Through Time and Temptation
The legend has whispered through the ages, a promise too tantalizing to ignore—the Fountain of Youth, hidden somewhere beyond the reach of mere mortals. But Guy Ritchie doesn’t deal in myths. He deals with men who chase them, gamble with fate, and come out grinning. *Fountain of Youth* is a rollicking, globe-trotting adventure that wears…
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Night Call: A Midnight Descent into the Abyss
The night is a treacherous beast, stretching long and lean over the damp streets of Brussels, preying on the weak and challenging the strong. *Night Call* doesn’t merely enter this darkness—it plunges in, fists clenched and heart racing. Michel Blanchart’s debut feature is a gripping and relentless thriller that grabs you by the collar and…
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Fight or Flight: **A Turbulent Ride Through the Skies of Absurdity**
If James Bond ever faced a midlife crisis, stranded in Bangkok with only a bottle of cheap whiskey and a vendetta against his ex, he might have found himself in the chaotic mess of *Fight or Flight*. However, this airborne spectacle belongs to Josh Hartnett, who exchanges suave espionage for a pair of first-class pajamas…
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Harbin: A Snowbound Requiem for Freedom and Fate
There is something about the cold—how it settles into the bones and sharpens the edges of history. *Harbin*, directed by Woo Min-ho, is a film steeped in frost and fire, a historical thriller that moves like a ghost through the corridors of time, tracing the footsteps of Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-Geun (Hyun Bin) as…
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The Surfer: Nicolas Cage’s Descent into Sun-Baked Madness
Lorcan Finnegan’s *The Surfer* is a psychological thriller that traps Nicolas Cage in a relentless nightmare, stripping him of his dignity, possessions, and sanity under the scorching Australian sun. What begins as a simple homecoming for Cage’s unnamed protagonist—a man returning to his childhood beach with his teenage son—quickly spirals into a surreal battle against…
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La Cocina: A Fever Dream of Heat, Hunger, and the Ghosts of the American Dream
There is a rhythm to a kitchen, a pulse that beats beneath the clang of metal, the hiss of steam, and the barked orders that slice through the air like knives. Alonso Ruizpalacios’ *La Cocina* captures this rhythm with feverish intensity, weaving a tale of sweat-soaked survival in the heart of Times Square, where immigrant…
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Thunderbolts: Marvel’s Misfit Heroes Find Their Groove
Thunderbolts” is a bold and refreshing addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, directed by Jake Schreier and featuring a stellar ensemble cast led by Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The film diverges from the typical superhero formula, focusing on a group of antiheroes who confront personal trauma, seek redemption, and navigate the complexities…
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The Accountant 2: A Calculated Sequel That Balances Action and Heart
**The Accountant 2**, starring Ben Affleck, offers an engaging sequel that expands upon the groundwork laid by its predecessor while introducing new dynamics and exhilarating action sequences. Directed by Gavin O’Connor, the film resumes years after the original story, bringing audiences back into the intricate world of Christian Wolff, a brilliant yet neurodivergent accountant renowned…
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Havoc: A Symphony of Chaos and Redemption
Gareth Evans‘ *Havoc*, featuring a compelling performance by Tom Hardy, immerses audiences in a grim world marked by profound moral decay, relentless action, and the elusive nature of redemption. Set against the backdrop of a rain-soaked, unnamed metropolis, the film follows Wilson, a weary and disillusioned cop entangled in a labyrinth of corruption and escalating…
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Last Breath: Riding the Tides of Fate, a Deep-Sea Survival Triumph
In *Last Breath*, director Alex Parkinson immerses viewers in the perilous and claustrophobic realm of saturation divers operating under the North Sea’s turbulent waves. In this harsh environment, every heartbeat counts. The line between routine duty and catastrophic failure is as fragile as the umbilical cables connecting these brave professionals to the surface. The film…
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Bring Them Down:A Bleak Symphony of Sorrow
Streaming now on MUBI, Chris Andrews’ *Bring Them Down* is a stark and haunting exploration of grief, guilt, and the corrosive forces of revenge. Anchored by a profoundly nuanced performance from Christopher Abbott as Michael O’Shea and an unsettling turn by Barry Keoghan as Jack, the film navigates rural Ireland’s unforgiving emotional and physical terrain…
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The Amateur: A Cold Calculus of Revenge and Redemption
Janes Hawes‘ *The Amateur* is a razor-sharp thriller that plunges viewers into the shadowy depths of espionage and personal vengeance. With Rami Malek at the helm, the film delivers a chilling exploration of grief and justice, wrapped in the cold precision of a spy’s world. Charles Heller, portrayed with haunting restraint by Malek, is a…
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A MinecraftMovie: Almost a Diamond, But More Like Gold
When Jared Hess took on the monumental task of creating a *Minecraft Movie*, expectations were understandably high. After all, how do you transform a game that’s 50% about punching trees and 50% about running from Creepers into a cohesive narrative? Ultimately, Hess crafted a reasonably entertaining experience filled with some standout moments, though a few…
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Novocaine: Tender Numbness
Novocaine, Dan Berk‘s and Robert Olsen’s uniquely illuminating yet introspective exploration of painlessness, presents a touching blend of humor, noir, and deep existential reflections. In this poignant film, Jack Quaid delivers a heartfelt performance as Nathan “Nate” Caine, bringing to life a character who navigates the complexities of living without emotional sensation. His portrayal reflects…
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Slamdance 2025: In the Mouth: : A Quirky Nightmare Comedy That Conquers Anxiety
Movie Info: Merl has been living his life as a recluse, in complete isolation, unable to leave his house after discovering a giant version of himself protruding from his lawn, blocking any attempt at escape. He’s run out of money, but If he doesn’t pay his rent in the next 5 days his land lord…
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Slamdance 2025: “Fanboy”: A Thought-Provoking Journey Through Identity and Legacy
Movie Info: Fanboy follows Allen, a socially awkward young man on a personal pilgrimage to Columbus, Ohio, where he immerses himself in the world of college football in hopes of reconnecting with his estranged father. As the 2014 football season unfolds, Allen becomes lost in a whirlwind of sensory overload and culture shock. With no…
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Slamdance 2025: Universe 25: A Sci-Fi Exploration of Human Connection
Movie Info: A young postman is tasked with sorting out lost post. Upon reading an opened letter, written by an author who claims to be an angel from the future, the postman embarks upon a fantastical journey and attempts to get the letter to its intended destination. Review: ” Universe 25” is a thriller that…
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The Seed of the Sacred Fruit: Roots of Resistance
Movie Info: Shot entirely in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof’s award-winning thriller, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, centers on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected, making him…
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September 5: Navigating Tragedy Through the Lens of Media: A Reflection on “September 5
Movie Info: During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes Review: September 5,” directed by Tim Fehlbaum and starring Peter Sarsgaard and Ben Chaplin, presents a hauntingly eloquent portrayal of a tragic event, tinged with grief and introspection. The film delves deep…
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Longlegs: A Haunting Masterpiece
Movie Info: In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree. Review: **”Longlegs,”** directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Nicolas Cage, is a chilling horror film that delves into the dark and eerie world of a serial killer known…
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Companion”: A Robo-Rom-Com with a Twist
Movie Info: A billionaire’s death sets off a chain of events for Iris and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate. Review: Drew Hancock‘s “Companion” is a genre-bending romp that marries the whimsy of a rom-com with the thrills of a sci-fi horror, all while throwing in a healthy dose of artificial…
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Sundance 2025: The Things You Kill: A Thought-Provoking Journey Through Self-Discovery
Movie Info: Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance. As long-buried family secrets resurface, the police tighten their noose, and doubts begin eroding his conscience. Ali has no choice but to look into the abyss of his own…
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Sundance 2025: Plainclothes: A Gripping Tale of Duty, Identity, and Forbidden Love
Movie Info: A promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target. Review: Plainclothes,” directed by Carmen Emmi, is a compelling drama set in the 1990s that explores the intricate dynamics of duty, identity, and forbidden love. Inspired by true events, the film…
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Flight Risk: A High-Flying Thriller with Wahlberg at the Helm
MOVIE INFO: In this high-stakes suspense thriller, Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg (Actor in a Supporting Role, 2006 — The Departed) plays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is…
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“Blink Twice: A Third Blink Needed for Tatum and Kravitz’s Twisty Love-Thriller!”
MOVIE INFO: When tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) meets cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) at his fundraising gala, sparks fly. He invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one…
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Sleep: A Haunting Exploration of Possession and Matrimonial Unity
MOVIE INFO: SLEEP follows newlyweds Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun, PARASITE) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su begins speaking in his sleep, ominously stating, “Someone’s inside.” From that night on, whenever he falls asleep, Hyun-su transforms into someone else, with no recollection of what happened the night before. Overwhelmed with anxiety that…
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A Different Man: Sebastian Stan Shines in “A Different Man,” a Dark Comedy That Challenges Perceptions
MOVIE INFO: REVIEW: Sebastian Stan delivers a standout performance in “A Different Man,” a dark comedy that explores themes of identity and transformation. Stan’s portrayal of Edward, an aspiring actor with neurofibromatosis who undergoes a radical medical procedure to change his appearance, is both captivating and deeply moving. His performance in this film is a…
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Red Rooms: A Haunting Dive into the Dark World of True Crime Obsession
MOVIE INFO: The high-profile case of serial killer Ludovic Chevalier has just gone to trial, and Kelly-Anne is obsessed. When reality blurs with her morbid fantasies, she goes down a dark path to seek the final piece of the puzzle: the missing video of a murdered 13-year-old girl, to whom Kelly-Anne bears a disturbing resemblance.…
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Last Summer: A Bold Exploration of Forbidden Desires
MOVIE INFO: With her first film in a decade, the fearless 75-year-old French auteur Catherine Breillat (Fat Girl, The Last Mistress) proves she’s as provocative as ever with her Cannes-stirring film, which drives down the dark road of uncontrollable passion. A remarkably nuanced, radiant Léa Drucker plays Anne, an attorney who has plateaued in her…
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Oddity: A Masterclass in Atmospheric Horror
MOVIE INFO: When Dani is brutally murdered at the remote country house that she and her husband Ted are renovating, everyone suspects a patient from the local mental health institution, where Ted is a doctor. However, soon after the tragic killing, the suspect is found dead. A year later, Dani’s blind twin sister Darcy, a…
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Babygirl – A Mixed Bag of BDSM Exploration, Missteps, and Overused Tropes
MOVIE INFO: A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern. REVIEW: Babygirl,” a film that attempts to delve into the world of BDSM dynamics, presents an intriguing and often conflicting narrative about power, control, and submission. While the film provides a…
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Juror #2: Clint Eastwood’s Riveting Farewell to Filmmaking”
MOVIE INFO: “Juror #2” follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma… one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict–or free–the accused killer. REVIEW: “Juror #2” is a compelling courtroom drama that showcases…
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Carry-On: High-Flying Action with Riveting Tension Between Egerton and Jason Bateman
MOVIE INFO: A young TSA agent fights to outsmart a mysterious traveler who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight. REVIEW: “Carry-On,” streaming now on Netflix, is a thrilling homage to the iconic “Die Hard” series, infused with fresh character dynamics and modern twists. The film deftly balances high-octane…
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Conclave: A Thrilling Dive into the Vatican’s Heart of Darkness
MOVIE INFO: REVIEW: Conclave” navigates the intricate corridors of Vatican politics with a deft hand, crafting a clerical thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The film unfolds during a papal election, capturing the suspense, power struggles, and moral quandaries that define this clandestine world. As a thriller set against the backdrop…
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Kraven the Hunter: A Ferocious Yet Flawed Entry in the Spider-Verse
MOVIE INFO: Kraven the Hunter is the action-packed, R-rated, standalone story of how one of Marvel’s most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless gangster father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not…
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“The Order: A Gripping Dive into Domestic Terrorism with Stellar Performances and Bold Direction”
MOVIE INFO: For over a year, a series of bold daylight bank robberies and armored car heists leaves law enforcement baffled and the public panicked throughout the Pacific Northwest. As the attacks become increasingly violent, FBI agent Terry Husk (Jude Law) becomes convinced that the robberies are the work of a domestic terrorist gang that…
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Heretic: Hugh Grant Plays His Mystique to See if There Really are Children of a Leser God
MOVIE INFO: Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse. REVIEW: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the dynamic duo behind “Heretic,” have once again delivered a thought-provoking cinematic experience…
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Venom: The Last Dance – A Symbiotic Swan Song That Stumbles”
MOVIE INFO: In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that…
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MaXXXine: A Dazzling Dive of a Mess into 80s Hollywood with Mia Goth’s Interesting Performance.
MOVIE INFO: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past. REVIEW: MaXXXine is a vibrant and thrilling but messy conclusion to Ti West’s “X” trilogy, It captures the…
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Wolfs – A Mixed Bag of Clooney-Pitt Charm and Chaos
MOVIE INFO: Global superstars George Clooney and Brad Pitt team up for the action comedy Wolfs. Clooney plays a professional fixer hired to cover up a high profile crime. But when a second fixer (Pitt) shows up and the two “lone wolves” are forced to work together, they find their night spiraling out of control…
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‘It’s What’s Inside: A Body-Swap Bash that Dances on the Edge of Delight and Disappointment”
MOVIE INFO: A group of friends gather for a pre-wedding party that descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game that awakens long-hidden secrets, desires and grudges. REVIEW: In Greg Jardin’s debut feature, It’s What’s Inside, we are thrust into a world where the mundane and the fantastical collide with…
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Joker: Folie à Deux – A Chaotic Musical Ride with Phoenix and Gaga’s Twisted Duet”
MOVIE INFO: Joker: Folie à Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that’s always been inside him. REVIEW: Alright, let’s dive into the madcap world of “Joker: Folie à Deux,”…
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In a Violent Nature: A Slasher Movie Looking for a Soul
MOVIE INFO: When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem hones in on the group of vacationing teens responsible…
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Boy Kills World: A Frenzied Ballet of Blood and Vengeance
MOVIE INFO: Bill Skarsgård stars as “Boy” who vows revenge after his family is murdered by Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen), the deranged matriarch of a corrupt post-apocalyptic dynasty that left the boy orphaned, deaf and voiceless. Driven by his inner voice, one which he co-opted from his favorite childhood video game, Boy trains…
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Speak No Evil: A Masterclass in Psychological Horror
MOVIE INFO: When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare. REVIEW: “Speak No Evil” is a chilling exploration of human vulnerability and the dark corners of…
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Rebel Ridge: Homaging Billy Jack the Right Way
MOVIE INFO: REVIEW: In “Rebel Ridge,” director Jeremy Saulnier delivers a gripping and exhilarating thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The film stars Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond, a man on a mission to rescue his cousin from the clutches of a corrupt small-town police force. What…
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Afraid: A.I. Horror That Fulfills its Coding.
MOVIE INFO: In AFRAID, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA. Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns…
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Alien: Romulus: A Greatest Hits Version That Won’t Make You Scream
MOVIE INFO: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. REVIEW: Alien: Romulus doesn’t really try to recreate the series. It’s content to recycle the greatest hits. It’s filler. The original 1979 masterpiece has…
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Trap: Watch Out, It’s a Parent Trap!
MOVIE INFO: A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event REVIEW: I suspect every kid has suspected, at one point, their dad might be a serial killer. The more he loved you, the more you thought he wanted to kill you. …
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Femme: Bad Boy, Good-Bad Boy-Girl
MOVIE INFO: With his performances as Aphrodite Banks, Jules (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Candyman) has a place among London’s celebrated drag artists. One night after a show, he steps out to get some cigarettes and is brutally attacked by a man (George MacKay, 1917), out with a gang of his friends. Although Jules is able to recover…
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Land of Bad: A Russell Crowe Almost Worth Droning on About
MOVIE INFO: Starring Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth, a covert Special Forces operation in the South Philippines spirals into a brutal 48-hour battle for survival. When an elite extraction team is ambushed deep in enemy territory, rookie officer Kinney (Hemsworth) is left outnumbered but determined to leave no man behind. With an air strike closing…
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Love Lies Bleeding: K Stew Finds Crazy Love
MOVIE INFO: Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family. REVIEW: I like it when Kristen Stewart’s acting…
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Twisters: Getting Past the Past
MOVIE INFO: Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos, In the…
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Arcadian: The Kids Get All the Breaks
MOVIE INFO: In a near future, life on Earth has been decimated. Paul (Nicolas Cage) and his twin teenage sons, Thomas (Jaeden Martell) and Joseph (Maxwell Jenkins), have been living a half-life — tranquility by day and torment by night. When the sun sets, ferocious creatures of the night awaken and consume all living souls…
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Chattanooga FF: Quantum Suicide: The Infinite Possibilities of Going Crazy and Dying
MOVIE NFO A lone physicist builds a particle accelerator in his garage and embarks on a quest to understand the nature of reality. REVIEW: Quantum Suicide involves the possibilities of death by a gun pointed at your head gong off if rigged to a computer system, a particle accelerator and if life or death is…
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Mother, May I?: Sons and Mothers and Fiancées, Oh My
MOVIE INFO: Emmett wants to clean and flip his recently deceased mother’s house: get in, get out, and avoid any trauma still lingering from when she abandoned him as a young child. Anya, his fiancé, see’s this as an opportunity to finally force Emmett to deal with his trauma because she believes it is preventing…
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Hit Man: Richard Linklater’s Identity Crisis
MOVE INFO: Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater’s sunlit neo-noir stars Glen Powell as strait-laced professor Gary Johnson, who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department. Preternaturally gifted at inhabiting different guises and personalities to catch hapless people hoping to bump off their enemies, Gary descends into morally dubious territory when he…
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Under Paris: A Shark Movie Worthy of Its “Jaws”
MOVIE INFO: To save Paris from a bloodbath, a grieving scientist is forced to face her tragic past when a giant shark appears in the Seine. REVIEW: Under Paris, a Jaws imitator that takes place in the Seine, comes just in time for the Paris Summer Olympics. It’s a macabre tourist ad more likely to…
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LaRoy Texas: A Noir Comedy Where Everyone Gets It Mostly Right
MOVIE INFO: Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip (Steve Zahn), he must escape the actual hitman to make it out of LaRoy alive. REVIEW: With a crime comedy set in a small Texas town, where everybody is…
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The Last Stop in Yuma County: A Nihilist Lark that Homages the 30th Anniversary of the Trantino Style
MOVIE INFO: While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a traveling young knife salesman is thrust into a high-stakes hostage situation by the arrival of two similarly stranded bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty–or cold, hard steel–to protect their bloodstained, ill-begotten fortune. REVIEW: Last Stop in Yuma County…
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Eileen: Sudden Fire, Sudden Danger
MOVIE INFO: Eileen is a peculiar young woman — aloof and unfazed by the gloomy nature of her job at the local youth prison. But something in her changes the day that the new counsellor, Dr. Rebecca St. John arrives. She is instantly captivated by Rebecca’s glamorous, enigmatic presence. As the two women grow closer,…
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Infested: Itsy Bitsy Spiders Grow and Grow
Movie Info: Kaleb is about to turn 30 and has never been lonelier. He’s fighting with his sister over an inheritance and has cut ties with his best friend. Fascinated by exotic animals, he finds a venomous spider in a shop and brings it back to his apartment. It only takes a moment for the…
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The Beekeeper: Jason Statham Delivers an Action Flick With Honey and Sting
MOVIE INFO: In The Beekeeper, one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as “Beekeepers”. REVIEW: At some point in The Beekeper, starring Jason Statham and directed by David Ayer, a villain delivers the inevitable to BEE…
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Abigail : This Vampire Flick Has Some Real Bite
MOVIE INFO After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re…
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The Ministry of Ungetlemanly Warfare: Black Ops with a Dash of Bond, but Not as Fun
MOVIE INFO: Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming.…
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Drive-Away Dolls: Drive Far Away From this One Coen Mess.
MOVIE INFO VIA ROTTEN TOMATOES: Written by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, this comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee,…
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Argylle: Not Quite Bad as That Tacky Sweater
MOVIE INFO VIA ROTTEN TOMATOES: Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World franchise) is Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the plots of Elly’s fictional books–which center on secret agent Argylle and his…
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Civil War: Getting Through the Fog of the American Split
MOVIE INFO VIA ROTTEN TOMATOES: From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. REVIEW: Civil War is a war movie where the political divisions are never defined. We never…
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Monkey Man: John Wick With an Indian Twist
MOVIE INFO VIA ROTTEN TOMATOES: Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Dev Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters…
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Road House: Not So Swayze
MOVIE INFO VIA ROTTEN TOMATOES: In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. REVIEW; The new Road House only outdoes the Patrick Swayze original in violence. The…
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The Marsh King’s Daughter: Caught in the Boggy Mess
MOVIE INFO VIA ROTTEN TOMATOES: In the tense thriller The Marsh King’s Daughter, a woman with a secret past will venture into the wilderness she left behind to confront the most dangerous man she’s ever met: her father. In the film, Helena’s (Daisy Ridley) seemingly ordinary life hides a dark and dangerous truth: her estranged…
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Mea Culpa: Tyler Perry Does Housewives Stupid
MOVIE INFO VIA ROTTEN TOMATOES: When criminal defense attorney Mea Harper (Kelly Rowland) takes on the murder case of artist Zyair Malloy (Trevante Rhodes), the truth isn’t as obvious as it seems. While she tries to determine the innocence or guilt of her cagy-yet-seductive client, it is uncovered that everyone is guilty of something. Tyler…
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Thanksgiving: Eli Roth Dishes Up a Turkey Day Anti-Consumerist Satire With All the Best Horror Trimmings
MOVIE INFO VIA ROTTEN TOMATOES: After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts — the birthplace of the holiday. Picking off residents one by one, what begins as random revenge killings are soon revealed to be part of a larger, sinister holiday plan. Will the town uncover the…
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Deliver Us: From All The Shining Riffs
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: When a nun in a remote convent claims immaculate conception, the Vatican sends a team of priests to investigate, concerned about an ancient prophecy that a woman will give birth to twin boys: one the Messiah, the other the Anti-Christ. Review: I hate it when a halfway decent religious horror…
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Sundance Review: Ponyboi: An Intersex Neon Noir
Movie info via Sundance: Unfolding over the course of Valentine’s Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past. Ponyboi bursts off the screen in this bombastic, edgy, and campy roller-coaster ride of a film. Flipping the script…
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The Retirement Plan: Nic Cage Gives Us His Less Comic Side
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: In The Retirement Plan, when Ashley (Ashley Greene) and her young daughter Sarah (Thalia Campbell) get caught up in a criminal enterprise that puts their lives at risk, she turns to the only person who can help — her estranged father Matt (Nicolas Cage), currently living the life of a…
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Self Reliance: Creating the Great Slacker Average Comedy-Thriller
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: When a middle-aged man (Jake Johnson) is invited into a limo by famous actor Andy Samberg, his dull life takes a thrilling turn. Johnson is offered a chance to win a million dollars in a dark web reality TV show, where assassins from all over the world attempt to kill…
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The Passenger: The Psycho Thriller as Therapy
Movie info (Rotten Tomatoes): Randy (Johnny Berchtold) is perfectly content fading into the background. But when his coworker Benson (Kyle Gallner) goes on a sudden and violent rampage leaving a trail of destruction in his wake, Randy is forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past to survive. Review: The Passenger, the new…
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Saltburn: Doing the Dirty Work a Fine Young Man Needs to Do
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: Academy Award winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) brings us a beautifully wicked tale of privilege and desire. Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), who invites him…
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Master Gardener: Paul Schrader Rakes the Garden of Southern Weeds
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: Directed by Academy Award® nominee Paul Schrader based on his original screenplay, MASTER GARDENER follows Narvel Roth (award-winner Joel Edgerton), the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens. He is as much devoted to tending the grounds of this beautiful and historic estate, to pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs.…
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Anatomy of a Fall: Putting the Author and Audience Response on Trial
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: For the past year, Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their eleven-year-old son Daniel have lived a secluded life in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead in the snow below their chalet, the police question whether he was murdered or committed suicide. Samuel’s suspicious death…
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The Creator: Simulating Humanity Via Machine Language
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: From writer/director Gareth Edwards (“Rogue One,” “Godzilla“) comes an epic sci-fi action thriller set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence. Joshua (John David Washington, “Tenet“), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Gemma Chan, “Eternals“), is recruited to…
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The Blackening: Racing to Get Every Bit of Killer Satire In
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: The Blackening centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain’t no motherfu**in’ game. Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along,…
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Survive: Dashing Through the Snow
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: When their plane crashes on a remote snow-covered mountain, Jane and Paul have to fight for their lives as the only remaining survivors. Together they embark on a harrowing journey out of the wilderness. Review: In Survive, an adventure drama now streaming on STARZ, Sophie Turner not playing a bestie…
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Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant: A masterfully manipulative war thriller
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim). After an ambush, Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save Kinley’s life. When Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given safe passage to America as promised, he must repay…
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Sanctuary: Who’s Screwing With Whom?
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: Set over the course of one night in a single hotel room, “Sanctuary” tells the story of a dominatrix (Margaret Qualley) and Hal (Christopher Abbott), her wealthy client. About to inherit his late father’s position and fortune, Hal tries to end their relationship, but when his attempt to cut ties…
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Plane: Gerard Butler Saves Us from Liam Neeson Once Again
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: In the white-knuckle action movie PLANE, pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island — only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels,…
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The Equalizer 3: Finding Home By Killing Everyone in the Old Town
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he’s done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new…
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Hypnotic: Jedi Mind Tricks All Around
Movie info via Rotten Tomatoes: Determined to find his missing daughter, Austin detective Danny Rourke finds himself spiraling down a rabbit hole investigating a series of reality-bending crimes where he will ultimately call into question his most basic assumptions about everything and everyone in his world. Aided by Diana Cruz, a gifted psychic, Rourke simultaneously…
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The Wrath of Becky: Getting Her Revenge on the Second Time
Movie Info via Rotten Tomatoes: Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman — a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them, and take her beloved dog,…
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How to Blow Up a Pipeline: Oh, Just Get on With It
Summary via IMDB: Theo and Xochitl, lifelong companions from Long Beach, California, a city riddled with pollution from multiple oil refineries, are now in their twenties. After Xochitl’s mother passes away during an unexpected heatwave that she attributes to climate change, she becomes disillusioned with the sluggish pace of her college divestment campaign. Seeking more…
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Unseen: A Phone Thriller With Long Distance Eyes
Summary via Wikipedia: Gas station clerk Sam receives a call from Emily, a nearly blind woman who is running from her murderous ex in the woods. Emily must survive the ordeal with Sam being her eyes from afar using a video call. Review: Unseen is a neat little thriller with the most interesting twist: the…
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River Wild: A Feral Thriller
Storyline via Wikipedia; Estranged brother and sister Gray and Joey, embark on a whitewater rafting trip amongst tourists with their childhood friend named Trevor. Along the river, the events quickly turn from exciting to terrifying, as the group finds themselves trapped alongside a killer who is intent to sabotage the trip while keeping secrets from…
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Mission Impossible; Dead Reckoning-Part One— See Tom Run and Run and Talk and Talk
Storyline via IMDB: Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity if it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan…
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Blow Up My Life: Another Generic Drug
Storyline via Chattanooga Film Festival: Jason (JASON SELVIG), a disillusioned pharmaceutical employee, is fired after a drug-fueled social media post goes viral, but when he accidentally discovers a deadly opioid conspiracy hidden by his former boss (DAVRAM STIEFLER) he sets out to redeem himself. In this noir comedy-thriller set in the age of tech, Jason…
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Hell Hath No Fury: Marriage Is So Deadly Funny
Storyline via IMDB: A husband and a wife separately and unknowingly plot to murder each other on the same fateful night. Review: Hell Hath No Fury is a murder comedy of errors. There are murders and infidelities and betrayals a plenty which all go merrily awry and right. One cohort dies with a knife blade…
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Shazam: The Fury of the Gods- A Little too Much DC Universe
Plot via IMDB: The film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam In the sequel, Shazam: Fury of the Gods the superhero’s alter ego is the 17-year-old Billy Batson (Asher Angel), a foster child on the cusp of…
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John Wick 4: Same John, Meaner Dog
Plot via IMDB: John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes. John Wick: Chapter Four like its predecessors is an endless kinetic display of…
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Knock at the Cabin: Shyamalan Gets Less Shocking Just More Twisty
Plot via IMDB; Wen, only seven years old, is vacationing with her two dads, Eric and Andrew, at a remote cabin. While catching grasshoppers, she is approached by a stranger named Leonard. Initially friendly, he explains that he needs Wen and her parents’ help to save the world. However, Wen becomes suspicious when three other…