After she moves to a small town in the American Mid-West, Lucky Prescott (Isabela Merced) is looking for a fresh start. Though she lives with her aunt (Julianne Moore) and her estranged father (Jake Gyllenhaal), Lucky doesn?t know anyone else in the town and is anxious to make friends. Though she befriends locals Pru (Marsai…
As a reviewer, sometimes, there are films that you?re ask to review that you?re just not sure what to say about. Not because they?re not good. (These types of films are often very good.) But really it?s just because, while we can write about technical jargon like character development, themes or directorial decisions, sometimes a…
With the release of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Marvel finally begins to grapple with one of the most pertinent questions after Avengers: Endgame: Who will take on the shield of Captain America? However, at the same time, the latest series on Disney+ also tries to delve into the much larger issues of American…
Dennis Quaid knows what makes a great story. With films ranging from the dramatic (Far From Home, Traffic) to the lighthearted and fun (Innerspace, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) and a career that spans over five decades, Quaid?s repertoire has always been diverse. However, more recently, he has been drawn to more inspirational stories. For Quaid,…
When Guy Ritchie teams with Jason Statham, it?s usually something special. Known for their unique mix of fun and high-paced dialogue, the duo have made some classic mob films together such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch. With Wrath of Man, however, Ritchie and Statham know what you?re expecting from them and then subvert their own…
Hello darkness, my old friend? Written and directed by Alex Noyer, Sound of Violence is a dark and brutal horror film that dives into its world with such enthusiasm that one can?t help but find it entertaining, even in places where it feels predictable. As a first-time director, Noyer takes the opportunity to let his creative juices…
Is there anything scarier than hatred and bigotry? In new horror/thriller The Retreat, Renee (Tommie-Amber Pine) and Valerie (Sarah Allen) are a young couple who venture off into the wilderness for some secluded romance. With their relationship hitting a crossroads, the two women hope that this weekend in a remote cabin will provide the spark that…
Set in Denmark,?Riders of Justice?follows Mathilde (Andrea Heick Gadeberg), who suffers an incredible loss when her mother is killed in a train crash. When her father, Markus (Mads Mikkelson) hears about the incident, he immediately returns home to be with his daughter. As they grieve together, they are surprised when Otto (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) arrives…
I mean, who doesn?t think a mutated head bent on murder and ruling the world is adorable? Wait. Maybe I should rewind a little bit. Marvel?s M.O.D.O.K. follows Marvel supervillain MODOK (voiced by Patton Oswalt) who has come to major crossroads in his life. After years of failure in his attempts to defeat the Avengers and take over…
?On the run for crime he didn?t commit, a man must step into the light once more in order to help clear his name and move on with his life.? It?s a story-telling device that we?ve heard many times before, and with mixed results. However, when put into the right hands, the concept can be…
