MOVIE
If you're a Neeson fan, there's enough grizzled charm in Ice Road: Vengeance to justify a cheap rental. The movie is not a disaster, but it's not a road worth revisiting either. Call it a lukewarm layover to whatever movie Neeson shows up in next. Hopefully, it's better than this one.
MOVIE
Elio presents a Pixar story shaded with themes of grief and loneliness, yet it struggles under a scattered script. The vibrant visuals and charming characters momentarily distract from its formulaic storytelling. Is this latest offering merely another recycled formula dressed in colorful layers?
MOVIE
Mike Flanagan has spent the last decade convincing us that there might be something terrifying lurking in the shadows. The Life of Chuck is his fourth Stephen King...
FANTASY
The live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon sticks pretty close to the original, with Hiccup and Toothless still stealing the show. While it doesn’t add anything new, it keeps the heart of the story alive.
MOVIE & TV
If you’ve ever wondered who would win in a royal rumble between a Viking shieldmaiden, a ninja, and a WWII flyboy against an eight-foot alien, Predator: Killer of...
MOVIE
Is the ending to ‘The Mist,’ one of the best in horror movie history? Why would seemingly reasonable people fight so hard to survive, then within a few...
Classic
"The Ballad of Narayama," is a haunting Japanese film that explores tough themes of aging and tradition in a stunningly artistic way. It's one of those powerful, brutally stunning, and harsh stories that exist beyond Hollywood.
HORROR
"Sinners" is a wild mix of horror, crime, and music that highlights Black storytelling and folklore in a genre that’s been lacking in its presence. While it gets a bit messy, it’s a huge step for giving Black characters agency and more depth. It’s a hopeful addition to the horror genre.
