Living in an era where everything seems to be a sequel, part of a series, prequel, or adaptation, finding a decent successor to a beloved predecessor feels like an almost impossible task. Yet, we have […]
My Old Ass Review: Megan Park’s Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Tale for Gen Z
My Old Ass is the sophomore feature directed by Canadian actor-turned-director Megan Park. Her debut, The Fallout, really moved me, so I was excited to see her new work. At just a few minutes shy […]
How Roger Moore’s Bond Broke Action Movies (and We’re Still Picking Up the Pieces)
The James Bond era of Sir Roger Moore is often credited with transforming the action genre, infusing it with a unique blend of campy humor, lighthearted escapism, and larger-than-life spectacle. This period, beginning with Moore’s […]
Kishkinda Kaandam Review: A Raw Thriller Wrapped in Mystery and Monkey Business
“To you all, Appu Pilla might seem like a curious character, but to me, he’s my father.” Who is Appu Pilla? What is Kishkinda Kaandam, you might ask. Kishkinda Kaandam is yet another remarkable film […]
10 Essential films of Golden Hollywood
The Golden Age of Hollywood spans from the late 1920s, marked by the emergence of “talkies,” to the early 1960s, just before the American New Wave took hold. This was a remarkable era for Hollywood, […]
Through the Lens of Chaos ‘Civil War’ Shows Us Ourselves
“Heard of a van that’s loaded with weaponsPacked up and ready to goHeard of some gravesites, out by the highwayA place where nobody knowsThe sound of gunfire, off in the distanceI’m getting used to it […]
The Holdovers Review: A Timeless Holiday Classic Brimming with Heart, Humor, and Humanity
Directed by Alexander Payne, The Holdovers is the kind of movie you don’t get to see much. Set in December 1970 and New Year 1971, the film itself feels like it was made in that […]
Why the American remake of ‘Another Round’ is a mistake
It has long been known that an American remake of the Oscar-winning Danish film Another Round (2020)—or Druk as it is called in the original Danish—is in the works, set to be directed by Chris […]
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: A Sequel Haunted by Missed Opportunities
Tim Burton’s recent feature films haven’t quite hit his usual mark. While the series Wednesday achieved success, his work has been more miss than hit lately. With the announcement of the long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice, […]
Chernobyl Review: A Chilling Portrait of Lies, Power, and Human Cost
The Lie said to The Truth: “Let’s take a bath together; the well water is very nice.”The Truth, still suspicious, tested the water and found it indeed pleasant. So, they both got naked and bathed.But […]