“Break” Is A Chilly Russian Thriller That Left Me Cold — and Not in a Good Way
If you’ve ever thought, “Hey, getting stuck in a gondola on New Year’s Eve sounds like a party,” then Break might be the movie for you — that is, if you like
“The Parenting” Proves Gen Z Horror Comedies Don’t Have to Suck
In a cinematic landscape overflowing with horror comedies that try (and often fail) to capture the spirit of Gen Z, The Parenting manages to do something rare—it actually understands the assignment. Rather
Same Waters, New Thrills : “The River Wild” Remake Surprisingly Holds Its Own
Ben Ketai’s 2023 reimagining of The River Wild is the kind of remake that doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel, but still manages to offer a smooth enough ride for those willing to
Espionage on Cruise Control : A Closer Look at “The Union”
The Union enters the spy thriller arena with all the classic ingredients: covert missions, international backdrops, a rogue CIA agent, and of course, a reluctant everyman thrown into the high-stakes world of
“Thunder Force” : A Superhero Comedy That Packs a Punch… Kinda!
Netflix’s Thunder Force promises a superhero comedy packed with action, laughs, and Melissa McCarthy’s signature charm. But does it deliver a knockout punch, or does it fumble its powers like a clumsy
“F MARRY KILL” : A Killer Rom-Com That Swipes Right on Fun
Ever wondered what would happen if your dating life turned into a murder mystery? Well, F MARRY KILL takes that idea and runs with it—heels clicking, cocktails in hand, and maybe a
Netflix’s “Prey” : A Suspenseful Yet Forgettable Thriller
Netflix’s Prey attempts to deliver an engaging thriller but ultimately falls into the realm of predictable survival horror. Directed by Thomas Sieben, the German-language film, released on September 10, 2021, provides a
“The Electric State” : A Sci-Fi Epic That Sometimes Forgets Its Humanity
The Russo brothers’ The Electric State is a film of contradictions. It’s both visually breathtaking and narratively uneven, ambitious yet inconsistent, deeply imaginative but also frustratingly conventional. Adapting Simon Stålenhag’s beautifully melancholic
“Presence” Offers A Haunting Perspective On Ghost Stories with Untapped Potential
Steven Soderbergh’s Presence takes a familiar supernatural premise and flips it on its head, offering a ghost story told entirely from the perspective of the spirit. It’s a fascinating concept that breathes
“Old Guy” Proves Some Movies Just Shouldn’t Exist
Simon West’s Old Guy is a staggering misfire of an action-comedy, failing at both its attempts at humor and thrills. In a genre that has seen an uptick in aging assassin stories,